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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Ways to Give

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.

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Monthly Gifts

Your ongoing support provides funding that we can count on each month to remain innovative in our work to make life better for people with Parkinson’s.

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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.

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(left to right) Jack Ryan's dad and Jack Ryan posing for a picture at a baseball game.

Honoring a Loved One

Parkinson’s disease doesn’t just change the life of the person diagnosed — it changes the lives of everyone around them. Seven years ago, my family’s world shifted when my dad was diagnosed.

READ HIS STORY