Parkinson Report

Spring 2025

Awareness Issue

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In our special awareness issue, check out our feature article, Meet PAM: Your Guide to Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This April, PAM will help us raise Parkinson’s disease (PD) awareness by addressing the key topics that surround PD.

Explore more timely articles, including What People with Parkinson’s Want Health Professionals to Know, Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s: How to Keep Moving and let Kathy’s story inspire you. 

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Meet PAM

Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Meet PAM, your guide to Parkinson’s Awareness Month. In this article, PAM highlights the top three topics everyone should know about PD.

What People with Parkinson’s Want Health Professionals to Know

Find out what our social media community wishes healthcare providers knew — offering a deeper understanding that can lead to more compassionate and personalized care.

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Kathleen Blake

"As a doctor, when you stand up and prepare to leave the exam room, that’s often when your patient asks their most important question… write down whatever keeps you up at night, because they are what needs to be addressed.”

Rex’s Genetic Testing Experience

Earlier this year, we accompanied Rex to his PD GENEration genetic testing session and asked him questions along the way.

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In This Issue

A Note From Our CEO

John Lehr addresses how we’re committed to translating Parkinson’s awareness into action.

Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s: How to Keep Moving

Learn facts about freezing episodes and 5 tips for overcoming them.

Advocacy in Action

Last year we launched three new events tailored to meet the unique needs and experiences of local Black and African American PD communities.

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