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.
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.
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.
Latest Social Media
Back by popular demand. Paddy’s calendar has a fantastic selection of photos this year. See stockists or online eopd.ie/index.php/calendar2023/. Beautiful calendar for just €10 thanks to Paddy for his hard work and supporters.
Read Ian’s inspirational story of early onset Parkinson’s and his latest mountain climb in Greece. eopd.ie/index.php/2022/11/21/parkinsons-will-not-stop-me-ians-story/?fbclid=IwAR0wRuAeYUqGM-h2z6d...
Read this inspirational article. Ian’s story gives so much information on PD mountain climbing and also shows his positivity.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Well done Ian. 🎉👏
Nice one Ian 👌
Many thanks to Therese for choosing EOPD.ie as the charity this year. Sharing her story about her Dad being diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s when she was just 8 helps highlight that this disease does not only effect older people. Thank you for your support and to all at UCC Choral Society.
Please join us for this information talk on how technology can help us in the home. To register and receive zoom link eopd.ie/index.php/event/assistive-technology-talk/. #parkinsons #eopdie #technology #occupationaltherapy
Welcome to Early Onset Parkinson’s Ireland
Clare, diagnosed at 24 years
Talks about her experience with Parkinson’s
Latest News
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...
“Parkinson’s will not stop me!” – Ian’s story
We all have our stories, all different in numerous ways, yet all circle around our common uniting unwanted friend, Parkinson's. For the purpose of this story, I want to share a piece of my diagnosis story with you. I broke my wrist a number of years ago. When I...
Social Event 13 Dec
Social night on zoom.Meet others from around Ireland in break out rooms so people can chat in smaller numbers.Tuesday the 13th of Decfrom 7.00 to 8.00 pmPlease click on link to receive your zoom login by return email. To Register...
Assistive Technology talk
Assistive Technology talk the 28th of November at 7.00 pmLocation ZoomPresenterLeahnora Clohessy,Senior Occupational TherapistMemory Technology Resource Room (MTRR),OT Dept, Heather Unit, St Joseph’s Hospital, Ennis To register please go to...