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
“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...
NAI
Community neurorehabilitation teams provide vital care for people with a wide range of neurological conditions. However only 15% of patients have access to a community neurorehabilitation team. EOPD.ie will join with the Neurological Alliance of Ireland and twenty...