Frank Mullen, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s last year at the age of 60, is embarking on a 300km journey down the Shannon River, from June 28, to shine a light on the importance of exercise, community, and seizing the moment, in support of Parkinson’s Ireland. (Details below.)

Home Instead host Parkinson’s Disease awareness session

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April is not just the beginning of spring; it also marks Parkinson’s Awareness Month, an annual observance dedicated to shedding light on Parkinson’s disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects more than 10 million people worldwide.

The month is about education, support, and community. In Ireland, Parkinson’s is the second most common neurodegenerative condition after Alzheimer’s. The incidence is 1-2:1000 of the general population and 1:100 of the over 80s – approximately 15,000 people living with Parkinson’s in the country.

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Session

Home Instead Midlands host a Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Session on Friday, April 12, at the Mullingar Park Hotel. It is a free event and will feature a local speech and language therapist who specialises in Parkinson’s, Tony Dalton from Move4Parkinsons Charity; chair yoga instructor Miriam Coogan, and Ken Fitzpatrick, who leads exercise classes tailored for those with Parkinson’s.

The goal is to equip individuals living with Parkinson’s and their families, as well as Home Instead professional caregivers, with knowledge and support, fostering a sense of empowerment and community.

Home Instead

Home Instead are Ireland’s leading home care providers. Their mission is to enhance the lives of ageing adults and their families.

Their home care services encompass everything from personal care to specialised support for conditions such as Parkinson’s, dementia, Alzheimer’s and more. Their professional care-givers are professionally trained, and the firm offer induction programmes and free and subsidised QQI training opportunities.

Whether you are living with Parkinson’s, caring for someone who does, or wish to learn more, the free Parkinson’s information session is a step towards understanding and navigating the disease with confidence and community support.

For more information and to join us this Parkinson’s Awareness Month, contact Home Instead Midlands at 044 938 5260 or homeinstead.ie.

Paddle 4 Parkinson's

Frank Mullen (in the photo at the top of this page) has become passionate about raising awareness of Parkinson’s Disease and funds for Parkinson’s Ireland.

His fundraiser #Paddle4Parkinsons, is a personal challenge, and it aims to raise awareness and funds to support the 15,000 individuals living with Parkinson's in Ireland.

The goal is to raise €10,000 for Parkinson's Ireland, helping to provide vital support for its services, including a nurse helpline, clinics and virtual classes.

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