Parkinson's Today Blog

Movement disorders specialist Hiral Shah, MD, assistant professor of neurology at Columbia University Medical Center, is driven to improve access to quality care for people who live with mental health conditions and neurodegenerative disorders like Parkinson’s disease

Taking care of your oral health is especially important for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Parkinson’s can impact the health of the mouth, teeth and jaw and make dental care challenging.

Why is research important for understanding Parkinson’s disease (PD)? In our latest Neuro Talk, Parkinson's Foundation Chief Scientific Officer James Beck, PhD, outlines the Foundation’s research strategy and some exciting Parkinson’s research being conducted right now. Dr. Beck highlights three key areas of PD research funded by Parkinson’s Foundation grants: biology, neural circuitry and symptoms.

Social isolation is one of many significant challenges for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who are also part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA) community.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) can greatly affect your mental health and well-being. An array of non-movement symptoms related to Parkinson’s can impact how you feel. It can be overwhelming to try to address these mental health concerns.

It is estimated that about 400 women under the age of 50 are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in the U.S each year. It is unknown how many become pregnant, however, understanding how Parkinson’s may affect women before, during, and after birth can help expectant mothers, and their doctors, prepare them for this new and exciting time.

Researchers are lasered in on slowing and someday stopping Parkinson's disease (PD) in its tracks. Explore what they've discovered, see what the future might hold and learn how some of the strongest weapons in the fight against Parkinson's progression are practices you can put in place today.

Most people think of Parkinson’s disease (PD) as solely a movement disorders that starts with a hand tremor and progresses over time.

Discussions about Parkinson’s disease (PD) often mention a spouse or care partner who helps care for their loved one. However, it is also important to acknowledge that many people with Parkinson’s live alone. Read on to learn about the benefits and challenges of living alone with PD, and where you can find support.

William Dauer, MD, has had an impressive and impactful career in neuroscience.