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Parkinson’s Foundation Names Centers of Excellence in Ohio and Wisconsin
NEW YORK & MIAMI (December 9, 2025) — The Parkinson’s Foundation has announced the promotion of two Centers of Excellence, both recognized for providing outstanding clinical care for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
New Published Article Discusses How to Make Hospitals Age-Friendly for People with Parkinson’s
NEW YORK & MIAMI (December 1, 2025) – The Parkinson’s Foundation published a new article in the December issue of The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety titled “Advancing Parkinson’s Care and Patient Safety Through CMS’s Age-Friendly Hospital Measure.”
Parkinson’s Foundation Requesting Applications for 2026 Community Grants
NEW YORK & MIAMI (November 10, 2025) — The Parkinson’s Foundation has announced it is accepting applications for $1 million in community grant funding.
In The News
Helping female veterans living with Parkinson’s disease
Connecting Vets (Syndicated Radio Show)
January 6, 2026
Retired Coast Guard Lt. Commander Jessica Snyder is on a mission to bring visibility to an often-overlooked group: female veterans living with Parkinson’s disease.
Patience, Partnership, and Parkinson’s Disease: A Caregiver’s Guide to Emotional Health
Everyday Health
January 5, 2026
PD care partners can support their loved one through emotional mood swings and take steps to protect their own mental health. Finding support groups like those listed by the Parkinson's Foundation can help.
Traveling With Parkinson’s Disease: How to Plan, Prepare, and Enjoy the Trip
Everyday Health
January 5, 2026
Parkinson's Foundation Chief Medical Officer, Sneha Mantri, MD, discuses the benefits of traveling for people living with Parkinson’s, and how best to continue to travel safely, comfortably and confidently after a diagnosis.
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