What Is Parkinson's?
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative brain disorder that progresses slowly in most people. There are a variety of symptoms that can take many years to develop. People living with Parkinson's will continue to live for many wonderful years after diagnosis
PARKINSON'S NSW INFORMATION
SHEET
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PARKINSON'S NSW INFORMATION
NEXT Monthly Meetings
Meeting is on the 3rd Thursday of each Month
Next Meeting Penrith RSL
21 MARCH 2024
Time: 12pm
NEXT GUEST SPEAKER FOR FEBRUARY 2024
IS
KEVIN FINLAYSON
Advocate for the Disabled
EVENT CALENDAR 2023
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MONTHLY MEETING
15-02-2024
MONTHLY MEETING
18-01-2024
Yesterday's AGM 2024 was very well attended. The office bearers remain unchanged. New welfare officers volunteered, which helps enormously during meetings. New participants were welcomed by our fabulous regulars, and the information sharing session was sizzling with great audience participation. Snaps go to Terry for his spectacular website !!! Viv x
CHRISTMAS PARTY
PEACHTREE HOTEL PENRITH
2023
Terry and Jan accepted an invitation from Local Federal Member Melissa McIntosh to attend a Christmas celebration this week, honoring local businesses and volunteers. Hundreds of local identities rubbed shoulders with our wonderful community award recipients, one of which is teenager Emma Klimck, who received an award for her copious and unending work for Diabetes. Well done Emma, you are a shining example to other youngsters of community awareness and generous spirit.
NOVEMBER MONTHLY MEETING
Local Penrith Neurologist Dr M Shaffi was our guest speaker at today's meeting. He spoke about PD and the gut. Amazing presentation and Q & A session.
Our Group greatly appreciate Specialists taking time away from busy schedules to meet with us. Thankyou Dr Shaffi. Viv and Terry.
Community & Supporters
Thankyou Melissa McIntosh for hosting a breakfast for this group of powerful women. Members of the Shadow Cabinet joined Penrith community members this morning for an informal chat. Terry, Jan and myself enjoyed it immensely. Great pictures. Viv.
Community & Supporters
Terry missed our meeting today, because he was attending a community meeting on an invitation from local Federal Member Ms Melissa McIntosh and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. As usual, Terry networked his way around the room and made some useful contacts for our Group.
Good work Terry.
AUGUST MONTHLY MEETING
At today's monthly meeting, our special guest was Belinda Berryman, Health and Infrastructure Manager, Nepean Hospital Redevelopment Project.
Belinda had some wonderful graphics showing the end result, and lots of information about the arduous process of renovating a working hospital while keeping it operating. Hard work !
Thanks Belinda.
Parkinson's Day Display at Nepean Hospital Penrith
To celebrate World Parkinsons Day and Parkinsons Awareness Month, Terry and I manned an information table inside Nepean Hospital this morning.
Some lovely people stopped for a chat and took a few pamphlets.
I hope we made a difference.
Viv.
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Michael J Fox on Parkinson's and Maintaining Optimism
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Happening at Nepean Hospital
There is extensive works happening at Nepean Hospital at the moment. This has caused some disruption to patient and visitor access, but everything is being done to minimize inconvenience until the project is finalized. Please use this interactive map to see what’s happening right now, and to orientate yourself during any future visits to the Hospital.