Welcome to Parkinson's New Zealand

Our story is our annual report for 2024.

This presentation by Professor Bloem was the opening keynote of Parkinson's New Zealand's Living Postively with Parkinson's Conference, 2024

This audio file is from Professor Bas Bloem's opening presentation at the Living Positively with Parkinson's Conference in 2024.

This issue of the Parkinsonian is for November 2024.

Full Schedule of the Living Positively with Parkinson's Conference 2024

A booklet for the Living Positively with Parkinson's Conference in celebration of Parkinson's New Zealand's 40th Anniversary.

This webinar on Deep Brain Stimulation is presented by Neurologist Dr Dayal.

The Parkinsonian is a twice-yearly newsletter designed for people with Parkinson's.

This webinar discusses some of the challenges care partner face and ways these challenges can be mastered.

Our Story for 2023 is Parkinson's New Zealand's Annual Report

November 2023 Parkinsonian

This webinar describes why sleep is so important, especially for people who are living with Parkinson's.

This webinar focuses on the unmet experiences of women living with Parkinson's throughout their life cycles.

The Parkinsonian April 2023 issue.

Many people with Parkinson’s have trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep, but there are steps which can help you sleep more soundly.

People with Parkinson’s can be prone to swallowing difficulties, which affects up to 80% of all people who have the condition.

Bladder problems are more common for people with Parkinson’s than in the general population.

Can fasting and keto heal our brains? This webinar by Dr Phillips shares his research findings on Parkinson's and diet.

An hour online module with Goodfellow unit for primary care clinical staff who would like to gain a better understanding of Parkinson's.

A Parkinson’s Specific Exercise Programme consists of exercises that are based on movements that can help to improve your symptoms.

Our webinar on Parkinson's and Brain Inflammation shares the latest research on inflammation and how it can be reduced.

Our Webinar by Dr. Matthew Croucher describes how to manage anxiety and get motivated.

Falls and Parkinson's webinar will help you understand why we fall and what we can do to prevent falling.

Our webinar Parkinson's medications unpacks some of the mysteries behind the pills.

Hear from our Clinical Services Manager as she shares how our Parkinson's Educators can help you.

In dystonia, muscles contract excessively and sometimes for prolonged periods.

Our story for 2022 is Parkinson's New Zealand's annual report.

Information about medication available for Parkinson's

Newly diagnosed is a booklet for people who have been recently diagnosed with Parkinson's.

If you live a distance from someone with advanced Parkinson’s, here are some ideas to bridge the distance.

Leave a gift in your will to Parkinson's New Zealand

As a carer you need time and space to take care of your health and wellbeing.

The key to good dental health is consistent preventive dental care.

People with Parkinson’s can experience problems with low blood pressure (hypotension) as a result of the symptoms of Parkinson’s.

One in three people with Parkinson’s experience freezing episodes, usually when doing repetitive activities, or when you are multitasking.

Fatigue affects many people with Parkinson’s. However, there are a number of ways to manage or reduce fatigue.

Brain health includes exercise, nutrition, creativity, relaxation and connection.

Our latest Parkinsonian is available to download now.