Parkinson's Disease

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<p>Annmarie O’Connor has been 'overwhelmed' by the positive response to her appearance on the show. Picture: Miki Barlok</p>

people

Annmarie O’Connor 'blown away' by response to Tommy Tiernan Show appearance

'It restores your faith in human kindness'

<p>From the casual way he was told of his diagnosis, to the shortage of 'brilliant, helpful' specialist nurses, the care for Parkinson’s patients leaves a lot to be desired, according to Gary Boyle. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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Parkinson's disease in Ireland: 'The lack of nurses is costing people their lives'

With only six nurses for the 12,000-plus people with Parkinson's here, patients are hoping for further provision in Budget 2023

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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US">Fiona Craven, senior adult speech and language therapist, HSE, North Wicklow.</span>
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health and wellbeing

Working Life: I stop for a dip in the sea on my way home

Fiona Craven, senior adult speech and language therapist, HSE, North Wicklow

health and wellbeing

Step this way: Nordic walking helps to ease Parkinson's

health and wellbeing

Working Life: I've been living with Parkinson’s disease for the past 10 years

companies

Appliance of science: 'Every member of our workforce makes a real difference'

Parkinson's not stopping author from adding to collection of best-selling books

A diagnosis with Parkinson’s hasn’t stopped Herbie Brennan from continuing to add to his impressive roster of best-selling books, says Ed Power.

Tue, 11 Feb, 2020

Parkinson's: four unusual signs you may be at risk

Changes in bowel habits occur up to 20 years before the onset of Parkinson's, write Patrick Lewis and Alastair Noyce

Mon, 29 Apr, 2019

Donnelly wants 'proper supports put in place' to help Parkinson's patients

Concerns are being raised over the problems faced by Parkinson's patients in Ireland.

Tue, 16 Apr, 2019

Fighting Parkinson’s: The brains behind medical miracles

A device developed in Clonmel is greatly improving the quality of life for patients who suffer from incurable diseases such as Parkinson’s, writes John Daly

Thu, 06 Dec, 2018

Parkinson's disease makes brain cells 'burn out'

Brains cells affected by Parkinson’s disease die prematurely because they are prone to burning out “like an overheating motor”, according to new research.

Fri, 28 Aug, 2015