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 #  Parkinson's Awareness Month 

 

   

 ### Find Real Answers

This April, we’re striving to reach more people and improve the lives of those affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD) through greater awareness. **Find Real Answers** connects people to reliable, science‑backed information while amplifying real-life PD experiences.

Through education and storytelling, we’re helping people better understand Parkinson’s and access the tools to live better with Parkinson’s.

 ![Find Real Answers](/sites/default/files/styles/no_sizing/public/images/PAM2026-hero.png?itok=jB2KxxcZ)   To make participation simple and significant, the Foundation has created a range of resources that empower people to get involved and help connect people to **real answers**.

 ### Take The Quiz

Our Find Real Answers Quiz is designed to test your PD knowledge, share facts and connect people to PD answers. Help spread awareness and share the quiz on social media or use our [printable version](/sites/default/files/documents/PAM2026-Quiz.pdf "PAM2026-Quiz.pdf") to share at a gathering or support group.

Put your PD knowledge to the test this Parkinson’s Awareness Month! We will randomly give away Amazon gift cards to four quiz participants.

[Take the Quiz](https://www.parkinson.org/quiz/) [Print the quiz](/sites/default/files/documents/PAM2026-Quiz.pdf "PAM2026-Quiz.pdf")

### 3 Ways to Get Answers to Your PD Questions

Get answers right now:

1. For immediate answers, try our new AI-powered chat tool, [Ask PAM (Parkinson’s Assistance Messenger)](https://www.parkinson.org/?chat=open), designed to provide trusted answers about Parkinson’s anytime, anywhere.
2. Call our [Helpline](/resources-support/helpline "Helpline") at 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800-473-4636) to speak with an information specialist for personalized answers.
3. Explore [Parkinson.org](/node/79) for tailored resources and information on the PD topics that matter most to you right now.

### How to Spread PD Awareness

 ![Parkinson's Awareness Month Toolkit](/sites/default/files/styles/380x361/public/images/PAM2026-toolkit-cover.png?itok=zWKYdOqg)  Help raise Parkinson’s awareness right now! You can help us reach the 90,000 people who will be diagnosed this year.

1. Share this campaign on social with our [social media tools](/parkinsons-awareness-month-social-media-kit "Parkinson's Awareness Month Social Media Kit") for ready-to-go posts.
2. Inspire others with your [My PD Story](/node/273/).
3. [Sign up](https://secure.parkinson.org/site/SSurvey?ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&SURVEY_ID=7681) for Parkinson’s Foundation emails.

[View Toolkit](/sites/default/files/documents/PAM2026-Toolkit.pdf "PAM2026-Toolkit.pdf")

 ###  Parkinson’s Facts Everyone Should Know 

Parkinson’s Awareness Month is the perfect time to brush up on your Parkinson’s facts. Here are 5 fast facts about PD:

1. Nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson’s each year.
2. Scientists believe a combination of environmental and genetic factors cause PD.
3. People with Parkinson’s experience both [movement](/understanding-parkinsons/movement-symptoms "Movement Symptoms") and [non-movement](/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms "Non-Movement Symptoms") related symptoms.
4. Symptoms can be managed through [treatments](/living-with-parkinsons/treatment "Treatment") like medications, lifestyle changes, exercise and in some cases, surgery.
5. [Early-onset Parkinson’s disease](/understanding-parkinsons/what-is-parkinsons/young-onset-parkinsons "Young-Onset Parkinson's") occurs in people younger than 50 years of age.

 

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   ###  Parkinson's Foundation Helpline 

 Contact 1-800-4PD-INFO or Helpline@Parkinson.org for answers to your Parkinson’s questions.

 [Learn More](/resources-support/helpline) 

 

 

 ###  PD Library 

 Deep dive into Parkinson’s topics that matter most to you. Explore our books, podcast episodes, fact sheets, videos and more — all available in our PD Library.

 [Explore Now](/resources-support/pd-library) 

 

 

 

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