Parkinson's Blog

Parkinson’s disease, the second-fastest-growing neurological disease in Ireland after Alzheimer’s, presents a significant challenge for individuals and their families. With only 8 dedicated Parkinson’s nurses in the Republic and a serious shortage of neurologists and movement disorder specialists, many individuals face lengthy delays in diagnosis and treatment.

The former University Challenge and Newsnight host has presented a petition, the ‘Parky Charter’, to No 10 calling for more help for patients

This week marks World Parkinson’s Day. Although there is currently no cure for the condition, physical activity and exercise has shown to improve many of the numerous symptoms associated with Parkinson’s.

Professor Suzanne Timmins spoke to RTÉ’s Morning Ireland about the lack of funding for Parkinson’s Ireland

SPARC plans to complete the full analysis of clinical outcomes and correlative biomarker data in the coming months, it added.

Sun Pharma Advanced Research Company closes Vodobatinib study for early Parkinson’s disease due to lack of treatment benefit.

Rock Steady Boxing at Advance Fitness has been expanding to become a Parkinson’s Activity and Resource center for the clients and their families.

Frank Mullen plans to kayak down the River Shannon from source to sea this summer

Irene Mitchell organised a handbag pop-up shop in Pure Beauty, with hundreds of handbags changing hands

While tremors and movement difficulties are commonly associated with Parkinson’s, lesser-known manifestations such as constipation, sleep disorders, and loss of smell warrant attention.