Management & Lifestyle

Discovering the right therapies, support and ways to stay independent can help you live better with Parkinson’s.

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💡 Quick Summary

  • Managing Parkinson’s involves finding the right medications, complementary therapies, support and strategies to stay independent. 

  • Daily living, diet, dental care, sexual health, travel and home safety can all be adapted to improve quality of life with PD. 

Discovering the right medications, complementary therapies, support and ways to stay independent can keep you living your best life with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Learn about more Parkinson's symptoms:

Diet & Nutrition

The choices you make about food — what you eat, how much and when — can help you live well with Parkinson's.

Dental Health

Dental care can change with PD, but there are many strategies that can help avoid and treat dental issues.

Living Alone

These tips are for those with Parkinson’s who live alone and will help you forge a path forward.

Traveling with Parkinson's

Advance planning can take the stress out of traveling with PD and make for an enjoyable experience. Use these strategies to prepare for your next get-away.

COVID-19

Learn about how COVID-19 affects people with Parkinson's and information about the vaccine.

Page reviewed by Dr. Bhavana Patel, Movement Disorders Neurologist at the University of Florida, a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence.

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