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.

Better Lives. Together.

We have everything you need to live better with Parkinson's. Support our mission to improve care and advance research toward a cure.

Join the Fight Against Parkinson's

PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson's Disease

This Parkinson's Foundation initiative offers genetic testing and counseling at no cost for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). When you participate, you can help scientists in their journey to better understand how Parkinson's works, leading to new, more effective therapies.

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About Parkinson's

What are the early signs of Parkinson’s? Explore the many types of symptoms, stages and myths about Parkinson’s.

What is Parkinson's?

10 Early Signs

Newly Diagnosed

Ways to Give

Reach Further

Our Reach Further campaign is raising $30 million to accelerate Parkinson's research, improve care and increase access to quality-of-life programs.

Support Our Campaign

General Gifts

Support our mission to make life better for people with Parkinson’s. Your gift will help us improve care and advance research toward a cure.

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Tribute Gifts

Donate in honor of a loved one living with Parkinson's or to commemorate a person whom you lost to this disease.

Make a Tribute

Get Care & Support in Your Area

Find local resources — from specialists through our Global Care Network to Parkinson's Foundation chapters that offer local events, support groups and more.

Get Involved

Your support allows us to improve Parkinson’s care and propels us towards a cure. Every day, volunteers and donors help us make life better for people with Parkinson’s.

Fundraise Your Way

Become A Volunteer

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Paul Oreffice Volunteer of the Year

Despite the difficulty that people living with Parkinson’s disease cope with every day, there is an incredible sense of gratitude for people, like the people at the Parkinson’s Foundation, who make it their life’s work helping people with Parkinson’s live better lives today.

READ JIM'S STORY

Featured News

Parkinson’s Community Programs

The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the recipients of nearly $1 million in community grants for Parkinson’s disease (PD) programs across the U.S. The programs funded by the Foundation will benefit people with PD in 35 states.

VIEW ALL 2023 RECIPIENTS