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The 53rd Annual Gala for Hope

Improving Care, Improving Lives

For individuals with Parkinson's disease, life is about so much more than a diagnosis.  By working together, we can improve treatment options so that each day is filled with promise and hopefulness for the future.

Donate now to make a difference today.

Research & Care

PD Patients & Caregivers:
Take a web-based survey of how PD affects your daily life.

Participants will be entered in a lottery to win $100.

Learn about the Parkinson's Associated Risk Study: View webcast.

23andMe is making its Personal Genome Service available to friends of NPF for $25.

What's Hot by Dr. Michael Okun:
  • November 2009: Brain Cells Keep Time Stamps
Drug Assistance for Low-Income PD Patients Available.A list of web-based resources for those Parkinson’s patients who may be having difficulty affording their medications.

    PDTrials. You can play a part in moving Parkinson’s research forward.

    Browse Clinical Trials

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    Multimedia

    2009 Young Onset Parkinson Conference Webcast (Dallas, TX)

    "Driving and Parkinson’s Disease: The Crossroads of Independence & Safety”

    Webcasts on Legal, Workplace, Disability, and Financial issues

     News and Events


     

     

    Join the NPF team and take on the challenge of the Miami Marathon or Half Marathon!!!

    NPF REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS

    Clinical Research and Intervention
    Investigator Awards for PD 2010

     
     
     
     



    VA Secretary Supports Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease Exposed to Agent Orange.

     

    NPF applauds the VA Secretary for recognizing this painful truth. Hopefully, our Veterans with Parkinson’s disease can now get the care and support they need. 
     Articles/Books of Interest

    Widely Used Cholesterol-Lowering Drug May Prevent Progression of Parkinson’s Disease
    (10/31/09)

    Receive a 20% discount on your online order of Ask the Doctor About Parkinson’s Disease
    Michael S. Okun, MD
    &     Hubert H. Fernandez, MD
    Use the discount code "SSNPF" when you place your order

    A Double-Blind, Delayed-Start Trial of Rasagiline in Parkinson's Disease
    (The New England Journal of Medicine 9/24/09)

    NPF's Statement on "Avian Influenza Strain
    Primes Brain for Parkinson's Disease
    (Press Release 8/10/09)

    Establishing the Link Between Viruses and Parkinson's Disease (2009 Fall/Winter Parkinson Report)

    Managing Caregiver Fatigue (2009 Fall/Winter Parkinson Report)

    Top Questions and Answers from NPF's "Ask the Doctor" Forum (2009 Fall/Winter Parkinson Report)