Tag: Living with Parkinson's
This article was originally published by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
This blog was written by Caroline (Carlie) Tanner, ...
Did you know this Wednesday is International Giving Day? It’s a day when the global community will come together to donate to good cause...
At Shake It Up, we are passionate in our belief that everyone has the power to make a difference. While some of our fundraising heroes take on athleti...
Did you know November 29 is International Giving Day? It’s a day when the global community will come together to donate to good causes, and we&#...
‘Limitlessness in the Aquasphere’ is a journey of discovery through mindfulness and diving, created by filmmaker Oshim Somers after being ...
Did you know there are around 200,000 Australians currently living with Parkinson’s and a further 38 people diagnosed every day? One of our inspirin...
In September 2023, a group of motivated fundraisers laced up their runners and hit the pavement for the Sydney Marathon, fueled by the desire to hit t...
Did you know November 29 is International Giving Day? It’s a day when the global community will come together to donate to good causes, and we&#...
Did you know November 29 is International Giving Day? It’s a day when the global community will come together to donate to good causes, and we&#...
October 15-21 is National Carers Week in Australia. There are 2.65 million Australians who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or frien...
Our Shake It Up Heroes, Team Bailey, have been tackling the Point to Pinnacle in support of Shake It Up Australia and Young Onset Parkinson’s Di...
In January this year, Sean was diagnosed with Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease at just 36 years of age. The diagnosis came as a shock to Sean and...
At Shake It Up we have many incredible supporters who fundraise for us year on year. One of these supporters, Lisa, has now held five fundraising even...
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A new app, co-designed by people with Parkinson’s disease, has been launched to help those living ...
Symptoms of Parkinson’s disease vary from person to person and change over time. People are generally most familiar with the motor symptoms of Par...
Shake It Up supporter Kylie Christian recently held a huge local community fundraising event with a unique twist – ‘mop chops’ for h...
When Robyn was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2017 on her 62nd birthday, she began seeking support and educating herself about the diseas...
If you have recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, it’s very common to feel unsettled, upset and overwhelmed. At Shake It Up Australia, we hear...
When Hannah’s mum was diagnosed with Parkinson’s earlier this year, she decided, along with her family, to educate herself and the people ...
On the heels of a big breakthrough — a spinal fluid (CSF) test for Parkinson’s, or alpha-synuclein seed amplification assay (α-syn SAA in CSF) ...
This week’s Shake It Up hero is our supporter Tanya, who took on a huge challenge along with her husband Peter, to walk a section of the Portugu...
As the weather continues getting colder, it’s important to remember that Parkinson’s can increase your sensitivity to cold temperatures and winter...
Gary is a regular feature in our Shake It Up Hero stories – and for good reason. Gary has been visiting Mt Everest year on year, including as a ...
This article was originally published by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
A little background
Before we dive in, let’s talk...
Did you know that you can support Shake It Up by taking part in an athletic event? Comedian, runner and digital producer Shivé Prema did just that w...
This article was originally published by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Editor’s Note: This blog was written by Wael El-N...
For people looking to make a difference for Parkinson’s, there are so many ways to get involved to raise funds and awareness. One way many of ou...
This year’s Pause 4 Parkinson’s campaign included so many fantastic community fundraisers, and we loved seeing familiar faces fundraise ag...
This article was originally published by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is different from person...
When Hans vanHamond was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, it was a confirmation of the battle he had been waging for almost two years. Prior to hi...
Annelise Kumri is a content creator, motherhood and lifestyle influencer, and makeup artist. After joining the Shake It Up team as an ambassador in ...
For this year’s Pause 4 Parkinson’s campaign, we were thrilled to have the support of so many fundraisers hosting events and coming up wit...
This article was originally published by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Swallowing problems, known as dysphagia, can, for ...
April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day.
It’s a chance to spread the word and raise funds to stop the fastest growing neurological disease on th...
Shake It Up ambassador Kristy Johnson has a goal: to raise as much awareness about Parkinson’s disease (PD) as she can, and draw attention to th...
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Parkinson’s disease (PD) occurs when brain cells that make dopamine, a chemical that coordinates movemen...
WEHI (The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research), is establishing a Parkinson’s Disease Research Centre of Excellence in collaborative...
Shake It Up ambassador Amy Ruffle is a woman of many talents. She’s an actor, producer, comedian, and now – host of the Shake It Up Show, ...
This article was originally published by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
We all know good sleep is important. And it becomes ...
Parkinson’s disease (PD) currently affects over 10 million people worldwide, and 200,000 Australians live with the disease, while another 38 are...
Smell loss became a popular topic of conversation during the COVID pandemic. Many now are personally aware of the importance of sense of smell and the...
The ability to drive with Parkinson’s (PD) depends largely on your individual circumstances. Driving with PD tends to be safest in the early sta...
Getting together with family over the holidays can be stressful, especially if a loved one has Parkinson’s. If you haven’t seen each other...
Guide for Navigating Parkinson’s
Every person diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) embarks on a unique journey. There is no standar...
Shake It Up supporter and Parkinson’s advocate Sheenagh Bottrell was so kind to sit down with us recently to share her Parkinson’s story. ...
Many people with Parkinson’s experience sexual problems related to the disease. Movement symptoms can pose practical challenges, non-movement sympto...
Parkinson’s is an individualised disease, meaning everyone’s symptoms and paths are unique, but that doesn’t mean you’re alone. There are comm...
With temperatures soaring across the country, here are our top tips for keeping cool.
Keep hydrated: Make sure you drink plenty of water and fruit jui...
Pain is a common, but perhaps unexpected, non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Up to 75 per cent of people can experience some form of dis...