Advancing Research

Meet a Researcher Aiming to Improve Early Detection and Diagnosis of PD

Jacob Simmering, PhD, recipient of a Parkinson’s Foundation Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Award, is digging through healthcare data to find clues that could lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses of PD.

Oct 10, 2025

Diagnosis & Early PD Research Young-Onset PD

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Parkinson's Medications 101

Parkinson’s is a complex disease. There is no standard treatment. However, medications — along with exercise, comprehensive care, a nutritious diet and mindfulness practices — can manage Parkinson’s symptoms and help you live well.

Oct 07, 2025

Fitness & Diet Movement-Related Symptoms Non-Movement Symptoms Treatments & Medications

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Mi Historia con EP - Adriana Jiménez

Tener Parkinson no es el final del camino; es el principio de una nueva aventura.

Oct 07, 2025

Caregiving Diagnosis & Early PD Research

Science News

Mainstay Parkinson's Medication Sometimes "Wears Off" Faster for Women

Levodopa, which helps with the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s, tends to work less well over time, especially for women.

Sep 30, 2025

Movement-Related Symptoms Research Treatments & Medications

Three Parkinson's Foundation employees smiling at the Parkinson's Foundation booth at a past World Parkinson's Congress

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8 Things We’re Looking Forward to at the 2026 World Parkinson Congress

Every three years, the World Parkinson Coalition welcomes the international Parkinson’s community to gather in person to amplify the voices of the more than 10 million people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) around the world.

Sep 23, 2025

Research

Advancing Research

Meet a Researcher Exploring Parkinson’s-related Sleep Disruption

Dr. Huang will utilize highly sensitive brain monitoring techniques to observe how PD affects the balance between dopamine and adenosine and how that disruption may impact sleep behaviors.

Sep 16, 2025

Non-Movement Symptoms Research

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5 Steps That Can Help You Process a Parkinson’s Diagnosis

Nothing can prepare you for hearing the words “you have Parkinson’s.”

Sep 09, 2025

Diagnosis & Early PD

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Science News

Un estudio demuestra que permanecer activo en el hospital beneficia a las personas con Parkinson

Las investigaciones demuestran que las personas con la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) son hospitalizadas más a menudo, llegan a la sala de urgencias con más frecuencia y son más vulnerables a tener complicaciones durante su hospitalización.

Sep 09, 2025

Treatments & Medications

Science News

Study Shows Staying Active in the Hospital Benefits People with Parkinson’s

Research shows that people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are hospitalized more often, visit emergency rooms more frequently, and are more vulnerable to complications while hospitalized.

Sep 02, 2025

Treatments & Medications

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Caregiver Corner

Advanced Parkinson’s Care: Practical Ways to Help Your Loved One

As Parkinson’s disease (PD) progresses, care needs become more complex. For care partners, this stage can feel overwhelming, but with the right tools and support, you can provide care with confidence.

Aug 26, 2025

Advanced PD Caregiving