Chef with Parkinson’s, Zarela Martinez, and Acorda Open Mexican Food Series
Zarela Martinez, a celebrity chef with Parkinson’s disease (PD), has partnered with Acorda Therapeutics to create a video series aimed…
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Peruvian Family Sell Their Home to Afford Mother’s DBS Treatment
Dorys, a 66-year-old woman with Parkinson’s who lives in Peru, was able to be treated for her progressive disease through…
MJFF Spotlights Online Fitness, Wellness Programs Tailored to Patients
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) has a growing cache of community exercises, fitness activities, and mental strengthening…
‘Parkinson’s Revolution’ Cycling Fundraiser Set for June 12 Across US
A Parkinson’s Foundation indoor cycling event aimed at highlighting the benefits of exercise while raising money for Parkinson’s…
It’s April — Time to Participate in Parkinson’s Awareness Month
Activities are underway to mark Parkinson’s Awareness Month, set aside each April to draw attention to the neurodegenerative disorder…
MJFF Parkinson’s Policy Forum Aims to Restore US Research Funds to $25M
More than 350 disease advocates, representing all 50 U.S. states, took part in The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) virtual…
‘Back to the Future’ Time Machine Search Benefits MJFF
The now-classic 1985 film “Back to the Future” featured actor Michael J. Fox — who would go on to found…
UK Survey Seeks Input from Dementia Patient Caregivers
Parkinson’s UK has opened a survey aimed at understanding the experiences of caregivers of people who have Lewy…
Parkinson’s Foundation Survey Finds About 25% of Patients Trying Cannabis
A recent survey about medical cannabis use by Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients in the U.S. found one-quarter of its more than…
MJFF Opens Fund for Research Into Minority, Other Overlooked Groups
To encourage more diversity in Parkinson’s investigations and better capture how the disorder affects patients across racial, socioeconomic, and other lines,…