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From dawn to dusk: 7 daily tools for people with Parkinson’s disease

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Busting Parkinson’s disease myths with our infographic

A resource to share this World Parkinson’s Day

Answering your questions about deep brain stimulation

Tune into an upcoming webinar on the Parkinson’s disease treatment

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Straight Talk: answering your questions about Parkinson’s disease

A series of webinars for people with the condition

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From rock to classical: how Music Care is supporting people with Parkinson’s disease

Learn more about a therapy service backed by Parkinson's Europe

5 podcasts for people with Parkinson’s disease

From a beginner’s guide to the condition, to life after DBS

Five more TEDx Talks for people with Parkinson’s disease

Inspiring perspectives on the impact of the condition

12 of the best domestic tools for people with Parkinson’s

A room-by-room roundup

28 daily prompts to help you “live well” with Parkinson’s disease

Find out about the Davis Phinney Foundation’s 2022 calendar

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Five more apps for people with Parkinson’s

Access Parkinson’s disease support on your smartphone

Perspectives on relationships, intimacy and Parkinson’s disease

Four women share insights in a Davis Phinney Foundation webinar

3 tips for managing a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

“There's no cookie cutter treatment, everybody is different”

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Helping people with Parkinson’s “take back control of their brain and body”

We talk to the founder of MyCognition

Visiting loved ones with Parkinson’s disease during the pandemic

What you need to consider this holiday season

Tips for dealing with a Parkinson’s diagnosis

Advice for people who have recently been diagnosed

Dealing with a diagnosis: a guide to Parkinson’s

A new guidebook offers peer-to-peer advice

Five of our favourite apps for people with Parkinson’s

Smartphone apps that help monitor and manage Parkinson's

6 free guides to help raise awareness of Parkinson’s

Start campaigning this Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Mindfulness toolkit: maintaining your mental health during lockdown

A wellbeing toolkit designed for people with Parkinson’s

Webinar: let’s talk about sex and Parkinson’s

5 TED Talks for people with Parkinson’s

TED Talks – an online series where expert speakers share their knowledge

How video games can combat “unmet needs” in Parkinson’s

We hear from research assistant Dr Sofia Balula Dias from Portugal on a Eur

Parkinson’s Europe co-founder Lizzie Graham wins World Parkinson Coalition award

Parkinson’s Europe co-founder Lizzie Graham has won a World Parkinson Coalition (WPC) award for her contribution to the Parkinson’s community. Lizzie is one of four people set to receive the Robin Elliott Award – which is given out every three years to individuals whose efforts best embody the goals and ethos of the WPC. She will be presented with the award in a ceremony at the World Parkinson’s Congress, which will be held in Barcelona later this year. Commenting on the news of Lizzie’s award, Parkinson’s Europe President, Veronica Clark, said: “Lizzie is Lizzie, and we love her for who she is and what she has done for us all – for people with Parkinson’s past and present and, I’m sure, future.” Lizzie co-founded the European Parkinson’s Disease Association (renamed Parkinson’s Europe last year) in 1992. She has since held several roles within the organisation – including secretary general and…

Study explores predictors of cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease

Cognitive impairment can affect some people with Parkinson’s – and may greatly impact their quality of life. Now, researchers in China have examined the possible risk factors for cognitive impairment in those with the condition. The study analysed data from 409 people with Parkinson’s within two years of their involvement in the Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) – an international study that follows people with and without the condition over time. The participants, who were newly diagnosed and experiencing normal cognitive function at the start of the research, were studied for at least five years. Published in ‘Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience’, the results indicate that older age at onset, high blood pressure and worse baseline motor symptoms may be among factors that could contribute to an increased risk of developing cognitive impairment. The researchers cautioned that “a larger sample and much more comprehensive assessment, and prolonged follow-up, will be required”.

Could frailty be a potential risk factor for Parkinson’s disease?

Frailty can refer to a reduction in physical function, and its attributes – including a slow walking speed and weak grip – are commonly experienced by people with Parkinson’s. Until now, there has been limited insight into the link between frailty and the risk of developing the condition over time. This is what led researchers at the Huazhong University of Science and Technology in China to analyse data from a large UK study, which was gathered over a 12-year period. Published in JAMA Neurology, the analysis found that frailty may be linked to an 87% higher risk of developing the condition. Commenting on the results, the researchers said: “These findings indicate that physical frailty is a potential risk factor for [Parkinson’s], and the assessment and management of frailty might have clinical significance in the at-risk population.”

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From dawn to dusk: 7 daily tools for people with Parkinson’s disease

Busting Parkinson’s disease myths with our infographic

Answering your questions about deep brain stimulation

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From dawn to dusk: 7 daily tools for people with Parkinson’s disease

Busting Parkinson’s disease myths with our infographic

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Answering your questions about deep brain stimulation

Straight Talk: answering your questions about Parkinson’s disease

From rock to classical: how Music Care is supporting people with Parkinson’s disease

5 podcasts for people with Parkinson’s disease

Five more TEDx Talks for people with Parkinson’s disease

12 of the best domestic tools for people with Parkinson’s

28 daily prompts to help you “live well” with Parkinson’s disease

Five more apps for people with Parkinson’s

Perspectives on relationships, intimacy and Parkinson’s disease

3 tips for managing a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis

Helping people with Parkinson’s “take back control of their brain and body”

Visiting loved ones with Parkinson’s disease during the pandemic

Tips for dealing with a Parkinson’s diagnosis

Dealing with a diagnosis: a guide to Parkinson’s

Five of our favourite apps for people with Parkinson’s

6 free guides to help raise awareness of Parkinson’s

Mindfulness toolkit: maintaining your mental health during lockdown

Webinar: let’s talk about sex and Parkinson’s

5 TED Talks for people with Parkinson’s

How video games can combat “unmet needs” in Parkinson’s

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Parkinson’s Europe co-founder Lizzie Graham wins World Parkinson Coalition award

Study explores predictors of cognitive impairment in Parkinson’s disease

Could frailty be a potential risk factor for Parkinson’s disease?

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