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.

Videos & Webinars

Expert Briefing: Motor Symptoms Co-Management: Occupational Therapy and Neurology

This webinar will discuss the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s. We will highlight the 4 cardinal symptoms of Parkinson’s and discuss how an Occupational Therapist and Neurologist can help in symptom management.

February 9, 2021

In this webinar we will discuss the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s. We will highlight the 4 cardinal symptoms of Parkinson’s and discuss how an Occupational Therapist and Neurologist can help in symptom management. We will take a look at the impact of symptom management as it relates to aging, medication and Parkinson’s.

Presenters

Lisa Warren, MHS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
UF Health Rehab at the Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases

Michael S. Okun, MD
Adelaide Lackner Professor and Chair of Neurology
Executive Director, Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases
University of Florida Health

Gretchen Rosswurm, MS
People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council Chair