Study seeks to quantify value of Parkinson’s specialist nurses
Parkinson’s UK is funding a research project to explore the scope and value of the Parkinson’s nurse specialist. The study seeks to understand what forms of the service provide both the most meaningful support to people with Parkinson’s and the best value to the health service. Lead researcher Dr Annette Hand and her team have […]
Webinar: Diet and Parkinson’s disease
Please note that all session and slide content are the views of the Speakers, not the Parkinson’s Academy. The content of the recording is the speaker’s personal opinion at the time of recording. Due to the everchanging situation, advice given at the time of recording is subject to change. Chair Speakers Resources Dietetic guideline for […]
Parkinson’s Academy faculty wins international award!
Huge congratulations to Professor Richard Walker, consultant geriatrician and valued Faculty member of Parkinson’s Academy, who has been awarded the prestigious ‘World Parkinson’s Program Dr Rana International Parkinson’s Community Service Award‘. The award, created by the World Parkinson’s Program, selects up to three outstanding individuals each year, honoring their dedication, passion, and leadership in improving […]
Master Class Diseases Of The Ageing Brain – 10-11 October 2020
Triptych Media is proud to present the 2020 Mind Brain Masterclass in conjunction with and presented by Professor Simon Lewis. The upcoming Master Class targeting physicians and allied health specialists across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia-Pacific. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s course will be held online and live streamed across one […]
Data published by Wilmington Healthcare, Parkinson’s Concierge and Parkinson’s Academy highlight the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic and NHS contact to people with Parkinson’s
The COVID-19 pandemic has made a dramatic difference to the way in which people with Parkinson’s (PwP) see their Parkinson’s team. A new summary of data by healthcare intelligence provider Wilmington Healthcare, Parkinson’s Concierge and the transformative educator Parkinson’s Academy has highlighted the huge impact COVID-19 has had on people with Parkinson’s and Parkinson’s services. […]
Latest findings prove Parkinson’s is two distinct diseases
It has long been discussed that Parkinson’s, due to its varied presentation in those living with the condition, is two diseases. Now, a team of researchers at Aarhus University have used advanced imaging scans to prove that this is the case. The findings, published in Brain in August, shared that Parkinson’s begins, for some, with […]
Latest research highlights growing evidence for environmental and prodromal factors in Parkinson’s
A team of researchers have just published findings of an increased incidence of Parkinson’s associated with environmental, genetic and prodromal factors. This study is the latest in a growing body of research suggesting that the prevention of Parkinson’s, the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, is possible. The team, led by Benjamin Jacobs and […]
Live MasterClasses in a post-pandemic world – evolving education
Today, 83 delegates will join us for our first live Parkinson’s MasterClass since March, when the UK declared a state of social lockdown. 80% of those delegates will be joining us virtually, whilst the 16 attending in person are supported to learn in as safe an environment as possible. Since March, we have been tailoring […]
Webinar: Resetting with the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network
As we adapt to a rapidly changing healthcare landscape in the wake of Covid-19, shared professional knowledge and patient insight are essential to resetting our Parkinson’s services. Since 2015, the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network has been the driving force for improving Parkinson’s care: connecting and equipping professionals to provide the services people affected by the […]
ParkinsonCare telenursing case history in print
We are delighted to announce the publication of a further article highlighting the benefits of ParkinsonCare, the Parkinson’s telenursing service, recently launched in Italy and spearheaded by Dr Fancesca Mancini. The innovative tool has been used as a daily approach to specialist nursing care for people with Parkinson’s, covering medication, lifestyle and environment (fig 1). […]
