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Parkinson’s Foundation Launches “Find Real Answers” Campaign for Parkinson’s Awareness Month this April
NEW YORK & MIAMI (March 31, 2026) — The Parkinson’s Foundation today announced “Find Real Answers” as this year’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month campaign, aimed at connecting people to reliable, science backed information while amplifying the real-life experiences of the more than one million people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) across the country.
La Parkinson’s Foundation lanza la campaña “Encuentre respuestas reales” para el Mes de la Concientización sobre el Parkinson este abril
NUEVA YORK Y MIAMI (31 de marzo de 2026) — La Parkinson’s Foundation anunció hoy “Encuentre respuestas reales” como la campaña del Mes de la Concientización sobre el Parkinson de este año, diseñada para conectar a las personas con información confiable, basada en la ciencia a la vez que amplifica las experiencias reales de vida de más de un millón de personas que viven con la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) en todo el país.
New Report: In 2024, Parkinson’s Disease Cost the U.S. $82.2 Billion, Surpassing Previous Projections
NEW YORK, NY (March 26, 2026) — Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonisms place an increasing economic strain on people living with the disease, their families and the federal government, with total annual costs reaching $82.2 billion in 2024, according to a new report released today by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.
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17 Ways to Make Life a Little Easier With Parkinson’s Disease
Health Central
February 18, 2026
Melissa Werz, an occupational therapist and occupational therapy doctorate program instructor at Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC, is speaks about products and strategies that make life with PD easier to manage.
Parkinson’s Disease Exercise Recommendations Updated
Recreation Management
February 18, 2026
The Parkinson’s Foundation and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the world’s largest sports medicine and exercise science organization, announced updated recommendations to provide safe and effective guidance on exercise for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
6 Ways to Thank a Caregiver on National Caregivers Day
AARP
February 16, 2026
On National Caregivers Day, Feb. 20 this year, here are some clear ways you can demonstrate your support and appreciation to a family caregiver.
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