Female doctor talking to hospital patient in bed

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From Fear to Care: How to Address Parkinson’s Hospital Risks

It is important for all people with Parkinson’s to be aware of the risks, prepare ahead of time and know how to advocate for their needs while in the hospital.

Mar 04, 2025

Advanced PD Caregiving Diagnosis & Early PD Movement-Related Symptoms Non-Movement Symptoms

Advancing Research

PD GENEration: Advancing Research, Empowering Lives

The Foundation held a live webinar to share what we’ve learned from PD GENEration so far and where the study may be headed.

Feb 21, 2025

Research

Science News

Update: New Study Finds Drugs like Ozempic Ineffective for Parkinson’s Treatment

A clinical trial of lixisenatide, an FDA-approved drug to treat diabetes in 2016, showed potential for reducing movement symptoms in people with Parkinson’s

Feb 21, 2025

Research Treatments & Medications

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Meet Four People Walking, Running and Riding Toward a Cure

Meet Cindy, Hailey, Peggy and more community members who help us move toward a cure.

Feb 18, 2025

Fitness & Diet Research

Group of four PD staff posing for a picture

Advancing Research

How Our Genetics Study Evolved in One Year: More Access & New Parkinson’s Insights

In 2024, the Parkinson’s Foundation expanded its global genetics study, PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease, both geographically and biologically.

Feb 14, 2025

Research Treatments & Medications

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What People with Parkinson’s Want Health Professionals to Understand

There are one million Americans living with Parkinson’s and only 660 movement disorder specialists currently practicing in the U.S.

Feb 04, 2025

Caregiving Movement-Related Symptoms Non-Movement Symptoms Treatments & Medications

Large group of people posing for a picture.

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Empowering Black and African American Communities with Parkinson’s: Education and Advocacy in Action

Black and African American people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) often face significant health disparities, limiting access care.

Jan 30, 2025

Advanced PD Diagnosis & Early PD Mental Wellness Non-Movement Symptoms Treatments & Medications

Monica Adrian Broll eating off of a spoon

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Mi Historia con EP – Monica Adriana Broll

Me diagnosticaron la enfermedad de Parkinson de inicio temprano (EPIT) a los 47 años, por leves movimientos de mi pierna derecha.

Jan 28, 2025

Diagnosis & Early PD

Advancing Research

Meet a Researcher Studying How Boosting Immune Cells Could Lead to a Preventative Parkinson’s Therapy

Rebecca Wallings, PhD, is investigating how aging impairs a type of immune cell outside the brainand how this impairment impacts the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Jan 28, 2025

Research Treatments & Medications

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National Plan to End Parkinson’s Update: NIH Seeks Nominations for Advisory PD Council

The National Plan will encompass research, care, and services for Parkinson’s disease (PD) and all other neurodegenerative Parkinsonisms.

Jan 27, 2025

Treatments & Medications