## 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 Spring 2025 Awareness Issue ![Husband and wife looking at phone](/sites/default/files/styles/1902x600/public/images/Spring-Park-Report-Hero.jpg?h=83615a45&itok=wNKTBuyl) 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) In our special awareness issue, check out our feature article, [Meet PAM: Your Guide to Parkinson’s Awareness Month](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrdWphenk0MjVzNA==&p=4). This April, PAM will help us raise Parkinson’s disease (PD) awareness by addressing the key topics that surround PD. Explore more timely articles, including What People with Parkinson’s Want Health Professionals to Know, Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s: How to Keep Moving and let Kathy’s story inspire you. [READ IT NOW](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrdWphenk0MjVzNA==&p=1) ![Meet PAM](/sites/default/files/styles/620x620/public/images/Meet-PAM-50-50.png?h=a72fcc80&itok=TS7DxhqL) ## Parkinson’s Awareness Month Meet PAM, your guide to Parkinson’s Awareness Month. In this article, PAM highlights the top three topics everyone should know about PD. [Read Now](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrdWphenk0MjVzNA==&p=4) ### What People with Parkinson’s Want Health Professionals to Know Find out what our social media community wishes healthcare providers knew — offering a deeper understanding that can lead to more compassionate and personalized care. [Read More](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrdWphenk0MjVzNA==&p=9) ![Kathy Blake sitting on a chair posing for a picture](/sites/default/files/styles/535x680/public/images/Kathy%20Blake%20PD%20story.png?h=fbcc9f99&itok=qvoszlVp) Kathleen Blake "As a doctor, when you stand up and prepare to leave the exam room, that’s often when your patient asks their most important question… write down whatever keeps you up at night, because they are what needs to be addressed.” [READ HER STORY](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrdWphenk0MjVzNA%3D%3D&p=5) #### Rex’s Genetic Testing Experience Earlier this year, we accompanied Rex to his PD GENEration genetic testing session and asked him questions along the way. [Read Rex’s Story](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrdWphenk0MjVzNA%3D%3D&p=6) ![Rex Polkinghorne Headshot](/sites/default/files/styles/298x194/public/images/Blog%20Previews%20%289%29.png?h=9105c3fe&itok=-ibdn37c) ## In This Issue ### A Note From Our CEO John Lehr addresses how we’re committed to translating Parkinson’s awareness into action. [Keep Reading](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrdWphenk0MjVzNA==&p=3) ### Freezing of Gait in Parkinson’s: How to Keep Moving Learn facts about freezing episodes and 5 tips for overcoming them. [Keep Reading](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrdWphenk0MjVzNA==&p=10) ### Advocacy in Action Last year we launched three new events tailored to meet the unique needs and experiences of local Black and African American PD communities. [Read Now](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrdWphenk0MjVzNA==&p=8) ## More Page-Turning Articles ### [ Jo Zimmerman Builds Supportive Community ](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrdWphenk0MjVzNA==&p=11) “I’ve got my community here. I’ve built it. It’s been an interesting journey,” Jo said. ### [ Meet Our Parkinson’s Champions ](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrdWphenk0MjVzNA==&p=11) Etana and Scott are inspired by their parents to help beat PD. ### [ 5 Go-To Parkinson’s Tools ](https://player.flipsnack.com/?hash=OTVCRkFBQzdDNkYrdWphenk0MjVzNA==&p=3) Are you taking advantage of our free tools that can help you and your loved one navigate Parkinson’s? 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