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.

Educational Events

Expert Briefing: Understanding Pain in Parkinson's

Virtual ( Zoom )

March 13, 2024

1:00 pm to 2:00 pm EST

Free

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Wellness Wednesday: Expert Briefing Series

If you live with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and experience pain, you are not alone. Pain is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease, that is often under-recognized. Learn about the types of pain in Parkinson’s, its impact on the individual, and the many ways to manage pain in PD.

Speaker

Apurva Zawar, PT, DPT, Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist
Volunteer Assistant Clinical Professor at University of California, San Francisco
Founder of Beyond Rehab (digital neuro rehab and wellness clinic)

There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.

PD Health @ Home is presented by the Light of Day Foundation, whose generosity has made this programming possible.

This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.

Upcoming Events

Fundraising Events

Moving Day Sacramento

Moving Day is your chance to speak up about Parkinson’s disease and move others to take action.

May 30, 2026

Sacramento, CA

Educational Events

Mindfulness Mondays - Mental Well-being

Each month, Dr. Rush invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself and your Parkinson’s community through a guided mindfulness practice. Together, we’ll explore simple ways to ground the body, calm the mind, and cultivate compassion and clarity that you can carry into your week.

June 1, 2026

Virtual

Educational Events

From Research to Care

This program provides an overview of current Parkinson's research and its impact on treatment and care.

June 3, 2026

Pittsburgh, PA

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