Understanding Parkinson’s

There is a lot to know about Parkinson's disease. Learn about symptoms, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available.
Living with Parkinson’s

While living with PD can be challenging, there are many things you can do to maintain and improve your quality of life and live well with Parkinson's disease.
Resources & Support

Living well with Parkinson’s disease (PD) means getting the support you need — from tools that help you work alongside your care team to resources that empower you.
Advancing Research

Our research has led to breakthroughs in treatment and improved care that bring hope to the entire Parkinson's community.
How You Can Help

There are many ways you can support the fight against Parkinson’s. Whatever form your gift takes, you can be confident that it goes toward providing crucial resources for those affected by this disease.

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Check out our award-winning Parkinson's Today blog for the latest in all things Parkinson's disease from research updates to tips for daily living.

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People with Parkinson’s Share What’s Helped Them

Apr 09, 2026

We asked our social media community to share what has helped them live well with Parkinson’s. Here’s what they had to say.

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Tests Show Promise for Diagnosing Parkinson's and Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Diagnosing Parkinson's disease (PD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) remains a challenge. There is no single definitive test, and misdiagnosis can lead to ineffective treatments. That is why finding reliable biomarkers — measurable signs in the body that can indicate disease — is a major focus of PD research today.

Apr 14, 2026

Diagnosis & Early PD Research

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Perspectivas profesionales: Cómo puede la genética impulsar la investigación del Parkinson

¿Sabía que la Parkinson’s Foundation está llevando a cabo un estudio genético actualmente, llamado PD GENEration: Impulsado por la Parkinson’s Foundation? Aprenda más acerca de este innovador estudio y cómo ayuda a las personas con la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP).

Apr 14, 2026

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People with Parkinson’s Share What’s Helped Them

We asked our social media community to share what has helped them live well with Parkinson’s. Here’s what they had to say.

Apr 09, 2026

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Pregúntele a PAM: La nueva herramienta de chat impulsada por IA de la Parkinson’s Foundation

Pregúntele a PAM (mensajero de asistencia para el Parkinson) es una herramienta de chat impulsada por IA de parte de la Parkinson’s Foundation que brinda respuestas confiables con base en evidencia acerca de la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP), en cualquier momento, en cualquier lugar.

Apr 09, 2026

Caregiving Diagnosis & Early PD Treatments & Medications

Policy & Advocacy

5 Ways Policy Affects Your Life with Parkinson’s

From March 15-18, more than 300 advocates from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. for the 2026 Parkinson’s Policy Forum, an event that united people living with PD, care partners, clinicians, researchers and advocates to carry the message of the Parkinson’s community to Congress.

Apr 02, 2026

Diagnosis & Early PD Research Treatments & Medications

Parkinson's disease cost the U.S. $82.2 billion

Advancing Research

Breaking News: $82.2 Billion and Rising, Parkinson’s Economic Burden Toll Arrives 10 Years Early

The economic burden of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and atypical parkinsonism (AP) has grown faster than researchers previously estimated, reaching nearly $82.2 billion in 2024.

Apr 01, 2026

Caregiving Research Treatments & Medications

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Find Real Answers

A Parkinson’s disease (PD) diagnosis brings endless questions. Questions that evolve as the disease and your ability to cope evolve. This April, for Parkinson’s Awareness Month, we want to help people find real answers when it comes to Parkinson’s.

Mar 31, 2026

Diagnosis & Early PD Treatments & Medications

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Encuentre respuestas reales

Este mes de abril, con motivo del Mes de la Concientización sobre el Parkinson, queremos ayudar a las personas a encontrar respuestas reales cuando se trata del Parkinson.

Mar 31, 2026

Diagnosis & Early PD Treatments & Medications

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Ask PAM: The New Parkinson’s Foundation AI Chat Tool

Ask PAM (Parkinson’s Assistance Messenger) is an AI-powered chat tool from the Parkinson’s Foundation that provides trusted, evidence-based answers about Parkinson’s disease (PD) — anytime, anywhere.

Mar 26, 2026

Caregiving Diagnosis & Early PD Treatments & Medications

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Tremor, Shakes & Everything in Between: Tackling Parkinson's Motor Symptoms

From shaking and stiffness to muscle cramping and difficulty walking, challenges with movement (motor) symptoms can affect all aspects of daily life when it comes to Parkinson’s. Discover how exercise, medications and other strategies can help you move easier.

Mar 24, 2026

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