Caregiver Corner: Lewy What? Explaining Lewy Body Dementia

Sep 17, 2024

Approximately 1.4 million people in the U.S. are estimated to live with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), a progressive brain disorder also known as Lewy body dementia.

Advanced PD Mental Wellness Non-Movement Symptoms

Advancing Research

Meet the Researcher Shining a Light on Parkinson’s Treatment-Induced Impulsivity

Xiaowen Zhuang, PhD wants to better understand the neuroscience behind this medication-induced impulsivity so that we can improve future treatments.

Oct 10, 2024

Research Treatments & Medications

Science News

New Study Further Personalizes Deep Brain Stimulation

A small clinical trial showed the effectiveness of a new kind of DBS that responds to brain activity to offer customized stimulation.

Oct 03, 2024

Research Treatments & Medications

Advancing Research

Parkinson’s Foundation Presents Five Findings at International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders®

The Parkinson’s Foundations shared five new Parkinson’s studies, revealing new information about genetics research, care and our work with the Black and African American community. These findings offer new hope for people living with PD and caregivers alike.

Oct 01, 2024

Research

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How To Start A Support Group

Finding the right support group can help you build your PD community. In these groups, people share their experiences, learn from each other, and get access to resources that suit their needs

Sep 24, 2024

Caregiving Mental Wellness

Caregiver Corner

Caregiver Corner: Lewy What? Explaining Lewy Body Dementia

Approximately 1.4 million people in the U.S. are estimated to live with dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), a progressive brain disorder also known as Lewy body dementia.

Sep 17, 2024

Advanced PD Mental Wellness Non-Movement Symptoms

Advancing Research

Meet a Researcher Using Ultrasound Stimulation to Address Freezing of Gait

Meet Dr. Bhattacharya, who is studying how TUS can be utilized to help people with PD create personalized non-invasive treatments that targets freezing of gait.

Sep 10, 2024

Research Treatments & Medications

Raise Awareness

10 de los principales recursos acerca del Parkinson en español

Explore a continuación 10 de los principales recursos de la Parkinson’s Foundation disponibles en español.

Sep 10, 2024

Raise Awareness

From Yoga to Boxing: 10 Fitness Videos to Energize Your At-Home Routine

Explore our most popular Fitness Friday videos, an at-home video series helping people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their loved ones try new exercises.

Aug 27, 2024

Fitness & Diet

Tips for Daily Living

Parenting with Parkinson’s: 7 Tips to Help Kids Flourish

Raising a family while living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) or supporting a spouse who does, creates unique challenges.

Aug 20, 2024

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Science News: Screening for Depression Can Improve Parkinson’s Care

A new study showed that introducing a five-minute questionnaire to movement disorder clinics can improve the rate of depression screening and follow-up care for people with Parkinson’s.

Aug 13, 2024

Mental Wellness Non-Movement Symptoms