Breaking News … New Parkinson’s Specialist Nurses

We have been told that the funding for the specialist nurses (25 nationally) from last year’s budget has been allocated. The great news is that 6 are for Parkinson’s with 1 Parkinson’s specialist nurse for CUH. This is the outcome of the “Patients Deserve Better” campaign. A huge ‘thank you’ to all involved especially those…

Symbyx PD Laser Care

You can now purchase the Laser Care unit through the website. Contact Tony for the promotional code to get your 10% discount. Dr Wayne Markman of Symbyx will be visiting Cork in July after the World Parkinson’s Congress in Barcelona. There will be a number of ‘Town Hall’ events in the city which will be…

Planning a holiday?

Parkinson’s Europe has published a very useful guide to planning a holiday. This includes general tips such as Medication, Insurance, Accommodation, Transportation etc. It is a good idea to also bring your PAI Parkinson’s passport with you. Click here for more information.

Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2023. Podcasts

Today, April 15th, Lisa Wynne talks about her role as a Parkinson’s specialist nurse and the importance of Knowledge, Education, Medication, Exercise and Support (KEMES). Click here to listen. April 14th, Kate Wilkinson, talks about the role of a carer for someone living with Parkinson’s. Click here to listen. April 13th, Richelle Flanagan, talks about…

Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2023. Living your Best Life

Join Annmarie O’Connor, Irish examiner columnist and Parkinson’s advocate for Living your Best Life – a special podcast review, launching Tuesday, April 11 on World Parkinson’s Day. Sharing personal stories from the Irish Parkinson’s community, expect an uplifting mix of insight, grit and humour in this insider’s guide to living well. Available wherever you get…

Parkinson’s Awareness Week 2023. Cork Connect Dopamine Dance Challenge

Barbara in Canada, a fellow traveller on the Parkinson’s road, came up with a brilliant idea to combine exercise and dance for Parkinson’s Awareness Week. It started quietly but soon became very competitive with people all around the world joining in and upping the game. This has brought us to the final DANCE OFF which…

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Parkinson’s Mass 2023

Emeritus chair, Ted Horgan, has arranged for the annual Parkinson’s mass to take place on Wednesday, April 19th at 7.00 p.m. in St Patrick’s church, Rochestown. The celebrant will be Cannon Teddy O’Sullivan. Our choir, Perpetual Motion will be there. It will be livestreamed on www.Douglasrochestownparish.ie. Open to all our members and local groups throughout…