Ask the Expert: Early and Young Onset Parkinson’s with Dr Richard Blazé
Join us for this special Ask the Expert discussion with neurologist Dr Richard Blazé as we explore the unique challenges that come with being diagnosed with Parkinson’s when you are young. This informative session will discuss the emerging understanding of the different ways Parkinson’s affects men and women and provide practical advice on living with […]
Ask the Expert: PSP Research update
In honour of PSP Awareness Month, Fight Parkinson’s is hosting an Ask the Expert session dedicated to PSP. You’ll hear from the Fight Parkinson’s Health Team and guest speaker, Dr Lucy Vivash, a Research Fellow in the Department of Neuroscience at Monash University, who will present an update on PSP research. Register below to secure […]
Ask the Expert: Something for Everybody (new online learning launch)
Fight Parkinson’s has developed three new online courses, supported by a grant from the John and Mary McAlister Howden Charitable Trust: Carers and Parkinson’s LGBTIQA+ and living with Parkinson’s Women and Parkinson’s These courses are designed to provide support and education to under-served individuals in the community. These individuals often face barriers in accessing support […]
Positive Life: Driving and Parkinson’s
This event will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. How you register and join the event might look a little different to what you’re used to – but it should be quicker and easier! You can register by selecting the Register button We’ll send you a Join Link – there’s no need to download anything When you […]
Positive Life: Sleep and Parkinson’s
There are many ways Parkinson’s can affect your sleep. Sleep disturbance may be the earliest symptoms of Parkinson’s experienced and is disruptive for people with Parkinson’s and their families. Common sleep challenges may include insomnia, acting out vivid dreams, restless legs, the frequent urge to go to the toilet or difficulties rolling over in bed. […]
Ask the Expert: Who’s who in the treating team, with Dr Jenny McGinley
This event will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. How you register and join the event might look a little different to what you’re used to – but it should be quicker and easier! You can register by selecting the Register button We’ll send you a Join Link – there’s no need to download anything When you […]
Ask the Expert: Treatment Choices, with Dr Kelly Bertram
This Ask the Expert session will increase your knowledge of the treatments which are available. This session will also answer questions about other treatments and the current evidence surrounding cannabis and stem cells. This event will be held on the Microsoft Teams platform. How you register and join the event might look a little different to […]
Recently Diagnosed Seminar
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s is life-changing, so it’s only normal to feel overwhelmed by what this means. For many people, questions often come up after leaving the doctor’s office. That is why Fight Parkinson’s Recently Diagnosed Seminars are so important – and valued by the many people who have attended them. After more than 15 […]
Positive Life: Communication and Cognition
Communication and cognition interact in a complex way, involving multiple brain regions and pathways. Every person’s experience will be different and changes may initially be noticed by other people in your life. This session will discuss some common communication and cognitive changes experienced in Parkinson’s and provide practical strategies to help prevent, recognise, and repair […]
Recently Diagnosed Seminar – March
That’s why Fight Parkinson’s’s Recently Diagnosed Seminars are so important – and valued by the many people who have attended them. RDS sessions provide a welcoming environment in which individuals and their families can understand diagnosis and connect with others facing a similar situation. You will come away with the knowledge and tools to build […]