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UPBEAT Blog

UPBEAT Weekend

26th March 2012 2:54 pm

Day 1 of the UPBEAT weekend for people with early-onset Parkinson's has been awesome! Tara Martin spoke about a new physiotherapy for people with Parkinson's, LSVT BIG. John Parsons...

December UPBEAT Newsletter

9th January 2012 2:52 pm

The December issue of the UPBEAT Newsletter is now available online.

Awareness Week in the News

3rd November 2011 11:22 am

There have been some great news stories from our Divisions in papers around the country in the last few weeks.

A number of members have generously shared their stories. ...

Follow us on Facebook

19th October 2011 1:19 pm

Our Facebook page is parkinsonsnz

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Kathy's Blog May 2011

20th September 2011 3:31 pm

Do others with Parkinson's feel hotter than they used to? I think my thermometer has re-set itself as I really do feel hotter than I used to and I don't think it is down to menopause...

Kathy's Blog November 2010

3rd November 2010 11:40 am

I know you can’t get on with everyone in this world, but I think it is really important that you get on with your health professionals. Being able to relate to them (and them to you)...

Kathy's Blog March 2010

11th May 2010 4:05 pm

When did “IT” arrive? I was 51 years old, mother of two, wife of one, active and healthy, starting up a new business . . . . but having trouble writing and...

Kathy's Blog May 2010

6th May 2010 3:30 pm

I wonder why it is that young people with Parkinson's don't join the UPBEAT group in their area?