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Unlocking the power of genetics through PD GENEration, the first-of-its-kind initiative that genetic testing and genetic counseling at no cost to help participants better understand their results and disease. Study results will be used to accelerate clinical trials and future research to develop improved treatments. Ultimately, the study will provide genetic testing and counseling to 15,000 people with PD.

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Taking on a disease as complex as Parkinson’s requires the best scientific minds in the world. Through research grants, the Foundation funds promising scientists to make the breakthroughs that can lead to better treatments and a cure, while providing the resources to keep these researchers focused on Parkinson’s throughout their careers.

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To accelerate breakthroughs in treatments that people with Parkinson’s disease need today, the Parkinson’s Foundation formed a strategic partnership with Parkinson’s UK to invest in the Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech — a research-driven investment fund. Through this initiative, we believe we’ll deliver the next new treatment for people with Parkinson’s in years, not decades.

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Each of our designated medical centers medical houses a specialized team that practices the latest in Parkinson’s treatments and research. This Center of Excellence status is the most respected and sought-after designation in the movement disorders field. Together, our centers provide expert care to people with Parkinson’s.

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We provide training that increases knowledge about Parkinson’s and builds comprehensive, interprofessional Parkinson’s care. In 2021, 247 healthcare professionals completed our Team Training program and immediately implemented their training and reported treating a combined 25,000 patients with Parkinson’s.

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Our Helpline specialists help people with PD, care partners and healthcare providers navigate every aspect of Parkinson's, sharing current PD-related medical information and guiding callers to local resources.

Call our Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636).

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The Newly Diagnosed Initiative hopes to reach the 60,000 people who are newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s every year in the U.S. We aim to close the gap between being newly diagnosed with PD and knowing where and how to find the right information and resources to live the best life possible with PD.

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The Parkinson’s Foundation funds community programs that make an impact in local PD communities and help people live better with Parkinson’s today. Since 2011, we have funded more than 579 community-based programs, from exercise classes to educational events.

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People with Parkinson’s face great risks in the hospital. The Hospital Safety Guide is a resource for people with Parkinson's and their care partners filled with useful tools and information to prepare for and navigate a hospital stay.

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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) estimates that 110,000 veterans have Parkinson’s. Alongside our partnership with the VA, together we are working to advance and improve the care and quality of life for veterans living with PD through collaborative education, research and services.

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We offer resources at no cost that provide life-changing support to people with PD and their care partners, including our PD Library — an extensive collection of books, fact sheets, videos, podcasts — and our Expert Briefings webinars, which provide practical tips for managing PD from experts.

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