In the U.S., the total cost of Parkinson’s disease — including direct medical costs and lost productivity from patients and caregivers — was more than $82 billion in 2024, according to a new report from The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF). The findings build on…
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This year, I’m celebrating Parkinson’s Awareness Month by saying, “F— Parkinson’s!” If you watch the Apple TV show “Shrinking,” you’ll get exactly what I mean. The show features a group of multigenerational friends, three of whom work together at a psychiatrist’s office. (Get it? “Shrinking?”) Harrison Ford plays…
Scientists have demonstrated that it is possible to collect individualized data on how connections among brain circuits change for people with Parkinson’s disease who are undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS) as a treatment for their symptoms. These findings lay the groundwork for more individualized approaches for DBS, and…
Fecal transplant — a procedure in which stool from healthy donors is transferred into a patient’s gut to restore a more normal bacterial balance — safely eased motor symptoms and constipation in adults with early, untreated Parkinson’s disease, according to a study. These patients also reported improvements in quality…
The Parkinson’s Foundation‘s largest annual fundraiser — Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson’s — is marking its 15th anniversary, and the U.S.-based nonprofit has announced dates for a series of walks across the nation that aim to generate funding that will advance research and support care for people with…
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One of the initial things I didn’t understand when I became a Parkinson’s caregiver was that not everyone is ready to share their diagnosis right away. From the outside, it can feel like something that should just be said so that people understand what’s going on. But for my…
Becoming educated and informed about Parkinson’s is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information about the disease, including diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
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