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"Did you know that 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's?" 🌍 It's the fastest-growing neurological con...
30/04/2026

"Did you know that 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson's?" 🌍

It's the fastest-growing neurological condition, yet so much of it remains 'invisible' beyond the tremors. There are incredible resources out there to help you to navigate your journey.

The NHS and websites are a great starting place to find out information about managing symptoms and local support.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/living-with/

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/support/managing-parkinsons

Not all heroes wear capes—some provide the steady arm, the gentle reminder and the infinite patience that life with Park...
28/04/2026

Not all heroes wear capes—some provide the steady arm, the gentle reminder and the infinite patience that life with Parkinson’s disease requires. 🎗️

To every carer and medical professional dedicated to the Parkinson's community: We see your hard work, your long shifts and your tired smiles. You make the journey brighter for so many.

Comment below if you would like to let a healthcare hero or a dedicated carer know they’re appreciated! 👇

Many famous faces and well-known figures have turned their personal battles with Parkinson’s disease into the chance to ...
23/04/2026

Many famous faces and well-known figures have turned their personal battles with Parkinson’s disease into the chance to raise awareness and funds for research and support.

has many celebrity ambassadors and supporters that use their voice and time to make a difference to the lives of people with Parkinson's.
https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/about-us/our-people/celebrity-supporters

Michael J. Fox was diagnosed at age 30 in 1991, he founded the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.
https://www.michaeljfox.org/

Movers and Shakers is a podcast of six friends (who also happen to be famous faces) discussing the realities of life with Parkinson's.
https://www.moversandshakerspodcast.com/

🚶‍➡️ Movement is medicine! 🚶‍➡️Exercise is one of the most powerful tools people living with Parkinson's disease have. B...
21/04/2026

🚶‍➡️ Movement is medicine! 🚶‍➡️

Exercise is one of the most powerful tools people living with Parkinson's disease have. Being active is important as it makes you feel good inside and out!

Physical exercise looks different for everyone but as long as you are active and having fun you will feel the benefit!

Parkinson's UK has a page dedicated to physical exercise, it has resources you can use at home and also lists groups in your local area.

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/information/treatments/physical-activity-and-exercise

Parkinson's research is moving its focus from managing symptoms to finding treatments that can slow, stop or reverse the...
16/04/2026

Parkinson's research is moving its focus from managing symptoms to finding treatments that can slow, stop or reverse the disease's progression. Research is a global effort carried out by many charities, pharmaceutical companies, universities and health agencies.

To read more about the current research being carried out by , Parkinson's Foundation and please follow the links below 👇

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research/discover
https://www.parkinson.org/advancing-research/our-research
https://cureparkinsons.org.uk/research/

These treatments include:supportive therapies, such as speech and language, occupational therapy and physiotherapy 👨‍⚕️m...
14/04/2026

These treatments include:

supportive therapies, such as speech and language, occupational therapy and physiotherapy 👨‍⚕️
medication, there are three types of medication commonly used 💊
DBS surgery, used in some cases 🏥
complementary and alternative therapies, such as regular exercise and dietary changes 🏃
non-invasive wearable therapeutics, such as the CUE1+ 💡

The NHS website has lots of information about Parkinson's disease and provides links to other websites to find out more about the treatments available to you.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/parkinsons-disease/

The journey to understanding Parkinson's spans 200 years. Here's how far we've come 👇1817: James Parkinson publishes An ...
09/04/2026

The journey to understanding Parkinson's spans 200 years.

Here's how far we've come 👇

1817: James Parkinson publishes An Essay on the Shaking Palsy.

1867-1880s: French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot adds to the clinical description and proposes the name "Parkinson's disease".

1919: Konstantin Tretiakoff identifies the substantia nigra as the damaged part of the brain.

1958-1960: Arvid Carlsson discovers that dopamine is a neurotransmitter in the brain and that its deficiency leads to parkinsonian symptoms.

1967: George Cotzais develops effective levodopa (L-dopa) treatment..

1987: Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is introduced as a surgical treatment for severe cases.

1997: The alpha-synuclein protein is linked to the genetic form of Parkinson’s, explaining the composition of Lewy bodies (cellular damage).

2000-Present: Advances in genetic research (e.g., LRRK2, PRKN genes) and ongoing research into neuroprotective therapies

2016: Charco Neurotech was founded and began developing the CUE1 device, with and for people with Parkinson’s, to improve their quality of life.

James Parkinson1755 to 1824English surgeon, apothecary, geologist, paleontologist and political activist.In 1817, James ...
07/04/2026

James Parkinson
1755 to 1824
English surgeon, apothecary, geologist, paleontologist and political activist.

In 1817, James Parkinson published "An Essay on the Shaking Palsy," which provided the first comprehensive description of the condition now known as Parkinson's disease. It was a 66-page essay describing six patients with a mysterious "shaking palsy". In the paper he distinguished between resting tremors and the tremors with motion.

Did you know? 💡
World Parkinson's Day is held on 11 April to mark the birthday of James Parkinson.

🌷The red tulip is the international symbol of Parkinson's 🌷The red tulip was formally adopted as the worldwide symbol of...
02/04/2026

🌷The red tulip is the international symbol of Parkinson's 🌷

The red tulip was formally adopted as the worldwide symbol of Parkinson's disease on April 11, 2005, at the 9th World Parkinson's Disease Day Conference. It represents hope, resilience, the need for further research and the "colourful" awareness of the disease.

In honour of this, we would love you to post a photo of a red tulip (real or drawn) with a message of support. You can do this in the comments section below or by emailing the team (info@charconeurotech.com).

We look forward to receiving your tulips! 🌷

Tomorrow marks the beginning of April and the start of World Parkinson's Awareness Month. The message for World Parkinso...
31/03/2026

Tomorrow marks the beginning of April and the start of World Parkinson's Awareness Month. The message for World Parkinson's Day 2026 is “bridge the care gap”. The message is simple - provide better support for people with Parkinson's!

There are many ways you can get involved from signing the Parkinson's Europe pledge to crocheting a tulip! You can find out more information about the campaign by following the links below to the Parkinson's UK and dedicated pages.

https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/community/world-parkinsons-day

https://parkinsonseurope.org/campaigns/world-parkinsons-day/

26/03/2026

📖 Understanding ‘Cueing’ in Parkinson's treatment.

‘Cueing’ is a therapy recommended by medical professionals to aid people with Parkinson's in managing their motor symptoms. Cueing can come in various forms, such as the sound of a metronome, spaced floor lines, or internal counting.

In the case of the CUE1, the rhythmic pulsing of vibrations provides the cueing. You may find it helpful to concentrate on the rhythm of the pulses in coordinating your movements.

For people with Parkinson’s, the benefits of cueing include:
🔸 Reduction in freeze-of-gait episodes
🔸 Improved and more robust rhythm while walking
🔸 Enhanced overall movement smoothness

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