Tip of the Month
Heel-to-toe walk: To improve balance, walk in a straight line, placing the heel of one foot directly in front of the toes of the other foot.
EOPD is a support group and online community offering support and information to people diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease in Ireland.
Early Onset Parkinson’s Disease (EOPD.ie) is a completely voluntary registered not for profit, providing peer Parkinson’s support all over Ireland. We are a small but committed team with big plans for the future of the organisation.
Our aim is to assist people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers, health professionals and other interested people by offering support, a listening ear and information on any aspect of living with Early Onset Parkinson’s. Over 18,000 people in Ireland have Parkinson’s Disease.
Heel-to-toe walk: To improve balance, walk in a straight line, placing the heel of one foot directly in front of the toes of the other foot.
World Movement Disorders Day is observed on November 29th to raise awareness about various movement disorders. The Movement Disorder Society has initiated this day to increase education and understanding of these
The below measures were announced in Budget 2024 regarding Disability Allowance The once off payment of €400 to people getting Disability Allowance, Invalidity Pension, Blind
You are invited to join us on MS Teams to meet other members for a virtual Christmas get together! We will have break out rooms so people can chat in
Event Type Online Event Host EOPD.ie Talk Detail Dr. Graeme Sullivan, dentist and lecturer at the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland, will give an online talk on the challenges and
Event Type Third Party Irish Open Parkinson’s Golf Championship Irish Parkinson’s Golf Network will be hosting the inaugural Championship for people with PD on 30th April/ 1st May 2024 This event aims
Event Type Online Event Delivered by UL Physio students Event class Exercise Please see details from Marie about the return of the UL online exercise classes after the summer break.
EOPD is a support group and online community offering support and information to people diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s disease in Ireland. We are dedicated to raising awareness of the impact of the disease, advocating for a better quality of life and continuing to build a supportive peer-to-peer community where members can share their experiences of living with early onset Parkinson’s in a safe, inclusive environment.