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.
Welcome to Early Onset Parkinson’s Ireland
Clare, diagnosed at 24 years
Talks about her experience with Parkinson’s
EOPD.ie Events
See the latest class, social events, and talks.
RECORDING & SLIDES FROM EVENTS
Information, peer support Research updates
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Heatwave Advice
People living with Parkinson’s are more at risk of heat-related illnesses. This risk is higher if we live alone or take some types of medicines. The signs that we are becoming too hot, or dehydrated (low on fluid), can be hard to spot sometimes. Some medicines might...
Travel and Parkinson’s – Mary Casserly’s recent experience
I would just like to give you my experience of using Free Travel and Sunflower for Hidden Disabilities (Lanyard) Free Travel As I am diagnosed a number of years, I was entitled to apply for the invalidity pension as I had made the required social welfare...
The Hot Weather Continues This Week
This week sees the hot and dry weather continue across Ireland as high pressure remains in charge, with many stations across Ireland reaching heatwave criteria. Met Éireann has issued a nationwide Yellow High Temperature warning, as well as an Orange High Temperature...
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower available in Ireland
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower available in Ireland. This means that people living with a hidden disability in Ireland will now have easier access to the Sunflower. People with non-visible disabilities will be increasingly supported as more businesses and...