We will gather again in the beautiful Hodson Bay Hotel Athlone for our annual Social Gathering, taking place this year on 2nd-3rd September. Unfortunately hotel prices have jumped dramatically and the National Office have decided to subsidise the difference between this year’s rate and last year’s rate and keep the price at last year’s cost. The cost of attending the gathering will be €99.00 pps. This includes Bed and Breakfast, Lunch and Gala Dinner and entertainment. This cost also covers our information day and events throughout the day. Remember to bring your swimwear this year and enjoy some aqua exercise!
To book Please contact the hotel directly to book. Be sure to mention Parkinson’s Association of Ireland to ensure you get the correct overnight rate. To Book Hodson Bay Hotel contact number : 090 6442005. More information to follow.
The Cavan branch will host a Parkinson's Patient Conference on October 8th in the Kilmore Hotel. To book a place,please contact the national office on 1800 359359. To view further information, please click here.
A big thank-you to the Hospital Saturday Fund, who presented CEO, Paula Gilmore with a cheque at the Awards Ceremony in the Carmichael Centre.
The Cork Patient Conference took place Tuesday 20th June. It's 200 years since Parkinson's was identified and exactly 200 lunches were served at the conference! The event was a fantastic success, well done to the Cork branch and everyone involved.
Cork chairperson Ted Horgan along with Professor Thomas Foltynie, Consultant Neurologist at thr Sobell Department of Motor Neuroscience at the UCL Institute of Neurology and National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queens Square, London.
PAI in collaboration with Dr Richard Walsh (Neurologist, Tallaght Movement Disorders Unit) have developed a series of three videos, designed to help alleviate concerns and prepare patients as they begin their journey with these advanced treatments. Duodopa, Apomorphine and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).With interviews from Irish patients, their families and Dr Richard Walsh, these videos will help patients to understand the challenges, side-effects and the potential benefits of each treatment option. These videos will be delivered by Paddy Browne PNS Galway University Hospital in all branches throughout 2017.
On Tuesday April 11th PAI participated in a world wide campagin #UniteForParkinsons in collabartion with the EPDA (European Parkinson's Disease Association), Parkinson's UK and nemourous other Parkinson's groups world wide. The aim was to encourage our social media followers to use the hashtag #UniteForParkinsons on their social media platforms, to raise awareness of the disease. The campagin was an unprecidented success world wide. Thank you to all our social media followers who help us raise significant awareness on World Parkinson's Day.
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On Tuesday 11th (World Parkinson's Day) Cork held their Unity Walk. Cork's Lord Mayor, Seamus McGrath addressed the group. The day was followed by light refreshments and a lively ceili. Well done to all who participated.
On Monday 10th April PAI launched three videos of device-aided therapies for Parkinson's Disease. - Duodopa, Apomorphine and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). PAI, in collaboration with Dr Richard Walsh (Neurologist, Tallaght Movement Disorders Unit) have developed a series of three videos, designed to help alleviate concerns and prepare patients as they begin their journey with these advanced treatments. With interviews from Irish patients, their families and Dr Richard Walsh, these videos will help patients to understand the challenges, side-effects and the potential benefits of each treatment option.
On April 9th PAI held our 5th annual Unity Walk around Merrion Square, folowed by a full afternoons entertainment in the Davenport hotel. It was a fantastic day, enjoyed by young and old. We would like to thank everyone who joined us to celebrate walking in unity. We hope to see you all again next year.
Saturday 8th April PAI held a Young Parkinson's Ireland conference in the Teachers Club, Parnell Square, Dublin. There was a fantastic line up of guest speakers on the day. It was a great success with very positive feedback, and some new memberships made. Details on how to contact the Young Parkinson's Irealnd branch - Cathy Pollard at 087 6383465 or youngparkinsonsireland@gmail.com
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Bas Bloom (Medical Director) Parkinson's Centre Netherlands, MEP Marian Harkin (Ambassador for people with Parkinson's and brain disorders) PAI CEO Paula Gilmore.
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Parkinson’s stakeholders all over the world will unite on April 11th 2017 to raise unprecedented amounts of awareness about the disease, using a dedicated campaign hashtag: #UniteForParkinsons.
Each year, Parkinson’s organisations and individuals across the world observe April 11th as World Parkinson’s Day. However, this year’s World Parkinson’s Day is a landmark anniversary. The date momentously marks 200 years since Parkinson’s was recognised as a health condition (following the publication of Dr James Parkinson’s Essay on the Shaking Palsy, whose birthday the day is marked on). We hope our followers will help us spread the word and use the hashtag #UniteForParkinsons
PAI have been chosen to be a beneficiary of Croke Park to Croagh Patrick 2017 cycling event (CP2CP 2017)
A big thank you to CP2CP 2017 Croke Park to Croagh Patrick for choosing PAI as one of their beneficiaries of this exciting event. PAI receive no government funding, an event like this allows us to continue to provide our much needed services. Thanks again guys, we look forward to working with you throughout the year.
We want to make sure that everyone with Parkinson's disease in a care home or hospital gets their medication on time - every time.
If people with Parkinson's don't get their medication on time, their ability to manage their symptoms may be lost.
For a full copy of the poster and a copy of the form to be handed to hospital or nursing staff - click here
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Honorary President of the Parkinson's Association of Ireland. To view full release click here
We have added some new information leaflets to our collection, including Pain, Impulsive-Compulsive Behaviours, Dry Mouth and Reflexology. You can view them HERE or call us on 1800 359 359 and we will post some out to you.
If you would like to join or renew your membership, you can download the forms here. to RENEW, click HERE, and to JOIN click HERE. If you are a member of a branch, please forward your completed form directly to your branch. To get all the branch details, click HERE, or if you want to be a general member, and receive only magazines, please send your form to the main office in Dublin.
charities, are finding these economic times difficult while we strive to continue to offer free information and advice to people newly diagnosed with Parkinson's, as well as those living with Parkinson's, their families, carers and friends.
If you would like to make any donation, would like to organise or participate in a fundraising event, please contact us on 01-8722234 or contact our Fundraising team by email at fundraising@parkinsons.ie