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.

Parkinson's Today Blog

Check out our award-winning Parkinson's Today blog for the latest in all things Parkinson's disease from research updates to tips for daily living.

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5 Steps That Can Help You Process a Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Sep 09, 2025

Nothing can prepare you for hearing the words “you have Parkinson’s.”

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3 Essential Resources for 3 Different Kinds of Care Partners

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor care partners. This year, the Parkinson’s Foundation is highlighting the diverse experiences of caregiving with our theme, “Real Care. Anywhere.”

Oct 22, 2025

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Básicos de los medicamentos para el Parkinson

La medicación desempeña un papel fundamental en el tratamiento de la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP), pero es sólo una parte de un plan de cuidados más amplio.

Oct 22, 2025

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Advancing Research

Parkinson’s Foundation Shares Six Scientific Posters at International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders

Every year, thousands of neurologists, researchers and other Parkinson’s disease (PD) experts gather at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders to share new ideas and breakthroughs aimed at transforming life for people with Parkinson’s.

Oct 14, 2025

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Perspectivas profesionales: Progresión de la enfermedad de Parkinson

Acompañe al Dr. Ignacio Mata, neurogenetista de la Cleveland Clinic, un Centro de Excelencia de la Parkinson’s Foundation, quien hablará acerca de los diferentes estadios de la progresión de la enfermedad de Parkinson y las estrategias para vivir bien.

Oct 14, 2025

Advancing Research

Meet a Researcher Aiming to Improve Early Detection and Diagnosis of PD

Jacob Simmering, PhD, recipient of a Parkinson’s Foundation Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award, is digging through healthcare data to find clues that could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses of PD.

Oct 10, 2025

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Parkinson's Medications 101

Parkinson’s is a complex disease. There is no standard treatment. However, medications — along with exercise, comprehensive care, a nutritious diet and mindfulness practices — can manage Parkinson’s symptoms and help you live well.

Oct 07, 2025

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Mi Historia con EP - Adriana Jiménez

Tener Parkinson no es el final del camino; es el principio de una nueva aventura.

Oct 07, 2025

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Mainstay Parkinson's Medication Sometimes "Wears Off" Faster for Women

Levodopa, which helps with the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s, tends to work less well over time, especially for women.

Sep 30, 2025

Movement-Related Symptoms Research Treatments & Medications

Three Parkinson's Foundation employees smiling at the Parkinson's Foundation booth at a past World Parkinson's Congress

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8 Things We’re Looking Forward to at the 2026 World Parkinson Congress

Every three years, the World Parkinson Coalition welcomes the international Parkinson’s community to gather in person to amplify the voices of the more than 10 million people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) around the world.

Sep 23, 2025

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Meet a Researcher Exploring Parkinson’s-related Sleep Disruption

Dr. Huang will utilize highly sensitive brain monitoring techniques to observe how PD affects the balance between dopamine and adenosine and how that disruption may impact sleep behaviors.

Sep 16, 2025

Non-Movement Symptoms Research