Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical therapy used to treat certain aspects of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This powerful therapy most addresses the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s and certain side effects caused by medications.
This video features a voiceover from Dr. Michael Okun, the National Medical Advisor for the Parkinson's Foundation.
Hay mucho que saber acerca de la enfermedad de Parkinson. Aprenda cómo se trata y, lo más importante, cómo llevar una vida mejor con Parkinson.
El Parkinson es una enfermedad individualizada. Si bien la experiencia de cada persona con el Parkinson es única, cuanto más sepa, más empoderado estará para desempeñar un papel activo en su autocuidado y manejar su vida con Parkinson.
Get out and move with your community! Every dollar raised supports the Parkinson’s Foundation mission to make life better for people affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). At Moving Day Community Walks across the country, we’re fighting Parkinson’s and celebrating movement — proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms — and we’re doing it together. The Moving Day Community Walk Program is a complement to the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s. These walks are family-friendly and help the Foundation make life better for people with PD.
The Community Walk program offers volunteers an opportunity to organize a walk in their own community that does not have a Moving Day event. The program leverages the personal experiences and community leadership of passionate volunteers to promote Parkinson’s awareness and raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Diane Gordon
A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance.
Practical strategies, therapeutic approaches, and supportive tools will be shared to help people with Parkinson’s and care partners feel more confident and empowered in daily communication and eating.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Get out and move with your community! Every dollar raised supports the Parkinson’s Foundation mission to make life better for people affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). At Moving Day Community Walks across the country, we’re fighting Parkinson’s and celebrating movement — proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms — and we’re doing it together. The Moving Day Community Walk Program is a complement to the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s. These walks are family-friendly and help the Foundation make life better for people with PD.
The Community Walk program offers volunteers an opportunity to organize a walk in their own community that does not have a Moving Day event. The program leverages the personal experiences and community leadership of passionate volunteers to promote Parkinson’s awareness and raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Kristin Courington
A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance.
Practical strategies, therapeutic approaches, and supportive tools will be shared to help people with Parkinson’s and care partners feel more confident and empowered in daily communication and eating.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
La "Guía para recién diagnosticados" está diseñada para ayudar a las personas con la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) y a sus seres queridos a iniciar su recorrido por la EP, aprender más acerca de la EP y prepararse para una cita médica.
Recibir un diagnóstico de la EP puede ser abrumador. Esta noticia alteradora de vida puede generarle inseguridad acerca de su siguiente paso. Al empezar a procesar sus emociones, que pueden ser muy variadas, es importante que sepa que no está solo. La Parkinson’s Foundation está a su lado en cada etapa.
Tomar el control de lo que pueda minimizará el estrés y mejorará su bienestar. En esta guía encontrará cinco pasos que pueden ayudarle a empezar a vivir bien con la EP:
Determinar sus objetivos
Encontrar a alguien con quien hablar
Crear hábitos saludables
Mantenerse activo
Encontrar un experto en Parkinson
Tómese su tiempo con nuestra "Guía para recién diagnosticados" para aprender más acerca de la enfermedad de Parkinson y cómo optimizar las citas médicas. Trabajar de la mano con su equipo de atención puede ayudarle a adaptar su plan de tratamiento y sentar las bases para una vida mejor con la EP.
Get out and move with your community! Every dollar raised supports the Parkinson’s Foundation mission to make life better for people affected by Parkinson’s disease (PD). At Moving Day Community Walks across the country, we’re fighting Parkinson’s and celebrating movement — proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms — and we’re doing it together. The Moving Day Community Walk Program is a complement to the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s. These walks are family-friendly and help the Foundation make life better for people with PD.
The Community Walk program offers volunteers an opportunity to organize a walk in their own community that does not have a Moving Day event. The program leverages the personal experiences and community leadership of passionate volunteers to promote Parkinson’s awareness and raise funds for the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Nancy Redkey
A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance.
Practical strategies, therapeutic approaches, and supportive tools will be shared to help people with Parkinson’s and care partners feel more confident and empowered in daily communication and eating.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
May 8, 2024
A good night’s sleep is critical to our health and well-being. For people with Parkinson’s, sleep is more important as the brain and body need more time to restore. Learn about the common sleep issues associated with Parkinson's disease, how it affects sleep quality, and explore ways to get a better night's sleep while living with PD.
Aleks Videnovic, MD, MSc
Director, Division of Sleep Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School
Cognitive changes, including slowness in thinking, decreased attention span and difficulty finding words, can often occur in Parkinson’s disease. These changes, along with memory loss, can be frustrating and challenging for the person with Parkinson’s and those close to them. This webinar will review the cognitive and memory changes in Parkinson’s as well as practical strategies to help with daily activities.
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Greg Pontone, MD, MHS
The Louis and Roberta Fixel Chair
Division Chief, Aging, Behavioral, and Cognitive Neurology
Co-Director of the Fixel Neuropsychiatry Program
University of Florida College of Medicine
Professor, Department of Neurology
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.
A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance.
Practical strategies, therapeutic approaches, and supportive tools will be shared to help people with Parkinson’s and care partners feel more confident and empowered in daily communication and eating.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Parkinson’s is a complex disease with many symptoms that can lead to complications, such as falls and pneumonia. At the same time, people with Parkinson’s disease are at risk for other medical conditions that occur in the general population, including heart disease, arthritis, and diabetes. Learn about coordination of care, medication management and what to know to achieve the best long-term outcomes.
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Christina Swan, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Neurological Sciences & Fellowship Director
Division of Movement Disorders
Rush University Medical Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.
A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance.
Practical strategies, therapeutic approaches, and supportive tools will be shared to help people with Parkinson’s and care partners feel more confident and empowered in daily communication and eating.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
Apathy can significantly impact the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). This invisible symptom can make it difficult to maintain interest in daily activities and to effectively manage PD symptoms. Apathy can be frustrating for people with Parkinson’s, care partners and loved ones, but understanding it as a symptom and finding ways to cope with it are key to ensuring a good quality of life
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Aaron C. Malina, Ph.D., ABPP
Clinical Neuropsychology
Northwestern Medicine-Lake Forest Hospital
A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
This is a virtual program, taking place live, using the online Zoom platform. Instructions on joining the webinar are provided after registering.
A virtual network for people living with Parkinson's disease who live alone, by choice or circumstance.
Practical strategies, therapeutic approaches, and supportive tools will be shared to help people with Parkinson’s and care partners feel more confident and empowered in daily communication and eating.
Parkinson’s Champions athletes raise funds and awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation while competing in some of the world’s most popular races. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without Parkinson’s disease, because Parkinson’s isn’t a sprint, it’s a marathon.
