Early Onset Parkinson's Disease
We are a new dedicated support group providing information, advocating, raising awareness and offering peer support for Early Onset Parkinson’s in Ireland. Have the support of people who understand as together we are stronger. The tulip is the emblem for Parkinson’s worldwide and we have chosen the symbol of a lighthouse beam to help the EOPD community navigate their journey.Â
Early Onset Parkinson's Disease
We are a new dedicated support group providing information, advocating, raising awareness and offering peer support for Early Onset Parkinson’s in Ireland. Have the support of people who understand as together we are stronger. The tulip is the emblem for Parkinson’s worldwide and we have chosen the symbol of a lighthouse beam to help the EOPD community navigate their journey.Â
EOPD.ie Fundraisers
EOPD.ie 2023 Calendars for Sale
Carols by Candlelight
UCC Choral Society have chosen EOPD.ie to be the charity to receive proceeds from collections at their Carols by Candlelight.Â
The New Music
After a Parkinson’s diagnosis a classically trained pianist embarks on a path of self discovery leading him to a punk band. Their rebellious lifestyle and music provide a distraction to his troubles and a sharp contrast to his old life.
Latest Social Media
Great interview Ian, well done. 👏👏 28 highest peaks in Europe in 28 days. What a challenge with Parkinson’s. Great awareness for Eopd and hope given, Ian is not giving up.Big thanks to Orla Rapple of the Sunday Grill on BEAT 102103
Pleasure to come into the studio in Waterford this morning for what was my first Eur-Up-Ian interview . I look forward to coming back when it’s over to tell how the adventure went! www.beat102103.com/podcasts/the-sunday-grill/
Well done Ian
Community neurorehabilitation team urgently needed in Kilkenny
Community neurorehabilitation team urgently needed in Kilkenny
www.kilkennypeople.ie
Neurological patients in Kilkenny are being failed by the current shortfall in community neurorehabilitation teams in Ireland. That’s according to the Neurological Alliance of Ireland (NAI) wh...Meet people who understand what it’s like living with #earlyonsetparkinsons #eopdIe
If you are finding it hard to manage your stress levels, take a look at our Stress Control online programme. It offers 6 free sessions of support & learning for your mental health & wellbeing. Learn more and access the sessions at this link: stresscontrol.ie
Annmarie tells her story of being diagnosed with Parkinson’s and the shock of it as she personally did not know any other young person with PD. Great to get this awareness for #earlyonsetparkinsons #eopdie #parkinsons
Well done Annmarie đź‘Źđź‘Ź
Welcome to Early Onset Parkinson’s Ireland
Clare, diagnosed at 24 years
Talks about her experience with Parkinson’s
Latest News
Active Body Series
South Dublin County Sports Partnership New Name – Active Bodies Free session . Starting Monday, the 16th of Jan for 6 weeks – 7-8pm Tallaght Leisure Centre , targeted at people living with a chronic illness Multi Activity session (activities start) 16th Jan 2023 -...
Activator Poles Class
Activator Indoor Walking Programmes Starts 3rd of Jan Rowlagh Community @12:30pm Starts 10th of Jan Bawnogue Youth & Community Centre @2pm Starts 17th of Jan Ballyroan Community Centre @3:30pm.
Radical new therapy for Parkinson’s
New therapy for Parkinson’s will use stem cell transplants https://theguardian.com/society/2022/dec/04/radical-new-therapy-for-parkinsons-will-use-stem-cell-transplants The trial will be open to participants from Sweden and the UK.
Change of venue
Please note the indoor walking class Moving to Belgard Community Centre, much bigger hall, free parking and easier to get to . This class will be open to all the public and classes are free. Hope to see you there and if you can please book in on Eventbrite and share...