Understanding Parkinson’s

There is a lot to know about Parkinson's disease. Learn about symptoms, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available.
Living with Parkinson’s

While living with PD can be challenging, there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life and live well with Parkinson's disease.
Resources & Support

Living well with Parkinson’s disease (PD) means getting the support you need — from tools that help you work alongside your care team to resources that empower you.
Advancing Research

Our research has led to breakthroughs in treatment and improved care that bring hope to the entire Parkinson's community.
How You Can Help

There are many ways you can support the fight against Parkinson’s. Whatever form your gift takes, you can be confident that it goes toward providing crucial resources for those affected by this disease.

Tips for Daily Living

Top 5 Keys to PD

Mar 19, 2019

This Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we want to hear your #KeyToPD.

Here are the Foundation’s top five keys to living a better life with Parkinson’s:

Find a neurologist. Regular neurologist care can save the lives of thousands of people each year. Neurologist care saves about 4,600 lives each year in the U.S. alone.
Get Answers. Call our 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) Helpline or visit Parkinson.org to get your Parkinson's questions answered — at any stage of PD.
Put together a care team. People living with PD who seek expert care have better outcomes — complication risks are lower, they enjoy better quality and longer lives.
Establish an exercise routine. Increasing physical activity to at least 2.5 hours a week can slow decline in quality of life for people with PD.
Get moving and socialize. Meet others with PD and families living in your area at your nearest Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson's. Register at MovingDayWalk.org.