## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [About Us](/about-us) - [Press Room](/about-us/press-room) - [Publications](/about-us/press-room/publications) ## Breadcrumb - [Home](/) - [About Us](/about-us) - [Press Room](/about-us/press-room) - [Publications](/about-us/press-room/publications) # Parkinson Report Fall/Winter 2023 Care Partner Issue ![Husband and wife drinking coffee on couch](/sites/default/files/styles/1902x600/public/images/Park-Report-FallWinter-2023.jpg?h=83615a45&itok=_pIQJuSc) IN THIS SECTIONIN THIS SECTION - [Understanding Parkinson’s](/understanding-parkinsons) View Menu - [Understanding Parkinson’s](/understanding-parkinsons) - [What is Parkinson's?](/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons) - [10 Early Signs](/understanding-parkinsons/10-early-signs) - [Causes](/understanding-parkinsons/causes) - [Movement Symptoms](/understanding-parkinsons/movement-symptoms) - [Non-Movement Symptoms](/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms) - [Getting Diagnosed](/understanding-parkinsons/getting-diagnosed) - [Statistics](/understanding-parkinsons/statistics) - [Living with Parkinson’s](/living-with-parkinsons) View Menu - [Living With Parkinson’s](/living-with-parkinsons) - [New to Parkinson's](/living-with-parkinsons/new-to-parkinsons) - [Our Care Programs](/living-with-parkinsons/care-programs) - [Finding Care](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care) - [Treatment](/living-with-parkinsons/treatment) - [Management & Lifestyle](/living-with-parkinsons/management) - [Emotional & Mental Health](/living-with-parkinsons/emotional-mental-health) - [Legal, Financial & Insurance](/living-with-parkinsons/legal-financial) - [My PD Story](/living-with-parkinsons/stories) - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) View Menu - [Resources & Support](/resources-support) - [Helpline](/resources-support/helpline) - [In Your Area](/your-area) - [PD Library](/resources-support/pd-library) - [Hospital Safety Guide](/resources-support/hospital-safety-guide) - [Online Education](/resources-support/online-education) - [Events](/resources-support/events) - [Community Grants](/resources-support/community-grants) - [For Care Partners](/resources-support/carepartners) - [For Professionals](/resources-support/professionals) - [Find Your Chapter](/resources-support/find-your-chapter) - [Blog](/resources-support/blog) - [Advancing Research](/advancing-research) View Menu - [Advancing Research](/advancing-research) - [Finding A Cure](/advancing-research/finding-cure) - [Our Research](/advancing-research/our-research) - [Understanding Research](/advancing-research/understanding-research) - [Join A Study](/advancing-research/join-study) - [Advocate for Research](/advancing-research/advocate-research) - [For Researchers](/advancing-research/for-researchers) - [Drug Discovery and Development](/advancing-research/parkinsons-drug-discovery) - [How You Can Help](/how-to-help) View Menu - [How You Can Help](/how-to-help) - [Donate Now](/how-to-help/donate) - [Why Support Us](/how-to-help/why-support-us) - [Make a Tribute Gift](/how-to-help/tribute) - [Fundraise](/how-to-help/fundraise) - [Volunteer](/how-to-help/volunteer) - [Corporate Sponsors](/how-to-help/corporate-sponsors) - [Planned Giving](/how-to-help/more-ways-to-give/planned-giving) - [More Ways to Give](/how-to-help/more-ways-to-give) - [Policy & Advocacy](/how-to-help/policy-advocacy-priorities) Earlier this year we conducted an online survey to find out “What is your #1 Parkinson’s disease (PD) concern?” We cover the most frequent answers, and more, in our Fall/Winter [Parkinson Report: Care Partner Issue](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=1). Explore our feature article: [Caregiving Tips for Navigating the 5 Stages of Parkinson’s](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=4) , along with top Parkinson’s resources and the latest in PD research. [READ IT NOW](/sites/default/files/documents/Parkinson-Report-Fall-Winter-2023.pdf "Parkinson-Report-Fall-Winter-2023.pdf") ![Couple hiking in the woods](/sites/default/files/styles/620x620/public/images/Park-Report-Caregiving-Tips.jpg?h=a4bce437&itok=Cg9h1P2P) FEATURE ## Caregiving Tips for Navigating the 5 Stages of Parkinson’s Parkinson’s progresses over time, as does the role of a care partner. In our feature article, we explain the stages of the PD and practical tips and resources that can help along the way. [KEEP READING](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=4) #### Update From Our People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council Chair “Living with young-onset PD while raising three kids with my wife has offered a few unique challenges and a superabundance of blessings. Along the way, I have come to understand that we were not made to sit on the bench.” [READ MORE](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=3) ![Mark Kelm headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/298x194/public/images/Mark-Kelm-callout.png?h=f4803627&itok=2Fyk1gMp) ![Statistics on MDS access](/sites/default/files/styles/620x620/public/images/Park-Report-MDS-AccessReport.png?h=a4bce437&itok=7zbNhoNO) ## New Study Shows Only 9% of People with Parkinson’s See A Movement Disorders Specialist Regularly seeing a neurologist can improve the lives of thousands of people with Parkinson’s each year. However, access to expert Parkinson’s care is not always easily available. [READ MORE](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=8) ## In This Issue ### Essential Parkinson’s Resources These 5 resources are designed for people with PD and care partners. [KEEP READING](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=2) ### Researchers Pursuing the Next Parkinson’s Breakthrough Explore the work of two researchers who are working to understand the root of the disease to lead us to a cure. [READ NOW](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=9) ### Promising Treatment for PD-Related Constipation More than 60% of people with PD experience constipation. Learn more about a new study designed to help. [LEARN MORE](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=8) ![Gil Kim and his wife on vacation](/sites/default/files/styles/620x620/public/images/Gil-Kim-wife.jpg?h=a4bce437&itok=pALATZIp) ## How Gil Built a Parkinson’s Support System to Help His Wife After retiring, Gil was ready to move to Mississippi and be closer to his grandchildren, but his wife Gina didn’t want to leave her PD support system. “We were never the type of people who would take a prescription and just wait,” Gil said. [Read Gil’s Story](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=10) ## More Page-Turning Articles ### [ Global Care Network Adds 8 New PD Care Centers ](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=7) Each center makes PD care more accessible. ### [ Meet Our Parkinson’s Champions ](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=11) Steve and Christian find unique ways to help us beat PD. ### [ Jeff and Lisa Help Ensure Access to Support and Vital Resources ](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=11) Bringing awareness to PD resources that can help. [READ NOW](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrYzNsZGk1bjd0OQ==&p=1) [DOWNLOAD NOW](/sites/default/files/documents/Parkinson-Report-Fall-Winter-2023.pdf "Parkinson-Report-Fall-Winter-2023.pdf") ## Join the Fight Against Parkinson's Support ground-breaking research, care and community outreach [$35](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26812) [$50](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26813) [$100](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26814) [$250](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26815) [Donate](https://secure3.convio.net/prkorg/site/Donation2?11283.donation=form1&df_id=11283&mfc_pref=T&l&set.DonationLevel=26822&set.Value=) ## Related Materials Podcasts ### [ Episode 159: Research Series: Expansion of PD GENEration in Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico ](/library/podcast/159) [Listen Now](/library/podcast/159) Podcasts ### [ Episode 105: How Movement Disorders Fit into the Palliative Care Model ](/library/podcast/105) [Listen Now](/library/podcast/105) Videos & Webinars ### [ Expert Briefing: Understanding Gene and Cell-Based Therapies in PD ](/library/videos/gene-cell-based-therapies) [Watch Now](/library/videos/gene-cell-based-therapies) - Share on Facebook - Share on X - Share on LinkedIn