Science News

Neuroprotective Effect of Green and Blue Spaces

This study found that living near any of the three types of nature investigated was linked with avoiding a first hospital stay for Parkinson’s disease.

Mar 17, 2023

Diagnosis & Early PD

Tips for Daily Living

How 6 Social Workers Are Helping People with Parkinson's

March is Social Work month. In celebration, we are highlighting social workers who break barriers in the PD community and how they can help you navigate Parkinson’s.

Mar 14, 2023

Mental Wellness Treatments & Medications

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Raise Awareness

Mental Wellness: Addressing Thinking Changes in Parkinson's

Recognizing and talking about cognitive changes can help you and your care team identify the best therapies and coping strategies to promote your mental well-being.

Mar 10, 2023

Mental Wellness

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Caregiver Corner

Cómo abordar y prevenir el agotamiento del cuidador

Saber cómo reconocer el agotamiento puede ayudarle a prevenirlo y tratarlo.

Mar 10, 2023

Raise Awareness

How Four People Help Move Us Toward a Cure

Parkinson’s Foundation community fundraisers raised a record-breaking $8.3 million to advance Parkinson’s disease (PD) research, access to care and life-changing resources in 2022.

Mar 02, 2023

Diagnosis & Early PD Research

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Advancing Research

Partnering with Morehouse School of Medicine to Diversify Genetic Data

Under Dr. Branson’s direction, Morehouse is the first historically Black institution of medicine to become a PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease research site.

Feb 17, 2023

Research

Raise Awareness

8 Questions You’ve Always Wanted to Ask a Physical Therapist

We asked Jenny the most frequently asked questions about Parkinson’s disease and physical therapy.

Feb 15, 2023

Movement-Related Symptoms Treatments & Medications

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Raise Awareness

Redefining Intimacy in Parkinson’s Disease

These tips can help you find new ways to build intimacy with your partner while navigating PD-related challenges.

Feb 07, 2023

Mental Wellness

Advancing Research

Opciones de tratamiento quirúrgico

Los medicamentos a menudo ayudan a minimizar las fluctuaciones motoras, sin embargo, hay ocasiones en que la medicación no es suficiente.

Feb 07, 2023

Advancing Research

New Parkinson’s Foundation Research Center Explores Dopamine Nerve Cell Diversity

Zhenyu Yue and his research team are investigating the diversity of dopamine nerve cells in the brain and their vulnerability in Parkinson’s disease. Better understanding how different groups of dopamine neurons work, could get us closer to designing more effective therapeutic strategies.

Jan 31, 2023

Research