Repurposing Medications to Slow Progression of PD
Until the ultimate goal of finding a cure for Parkinson’s disease (PD) is achieved, researchers are taking various approaches to developing a treatmen...
Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson’s
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How can people with Parkinson's live a better life today? Join the Parkinson's Foundation as we highlight the treatments and techniques that can help all people affected by Parkinson’s live a better life today, as well as the research that can bring a better tomorrow.
Gene-Based Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease
Gene-based therapies for Parkinson’s disease, while still in the developmental stage, are under active investigation. For this potential therapy, gene...
Cell-Based Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers have been investigating cell-based therapies for treating Parkinson’s disease (PD) for some time now, using a variety of materials and met...
Non-pharmaceutical Treatments for PD: DBS and Focused Ultrasound
Not all medical interventions for Parkinson’s disease (PD) involve drugs. Two other main treatments are deep brain stimulation (DBS) and focused ultra...
Alone in a Crowd: Overcoming Isolation
Social isolation may affect many people as they age, and COVID has exacerbated the problem for everyone. Isolation can have negative effects on physic...
Social Isolation and Loneliness
Social isolation can have harmful effects on health and often increases with age because of loss of friends, acquaintances, or a spouse, hearing or vi...
Medication Timing
Two important issues regarding Parkinson’s medications are when to initiate them in the early phases of the disease and how to ensure that people use ...
¡EN ESPAÑOL! Deshaciendo la barrera del idioma con una clínica hispana
Cuando existe una barrera del lenguaje entre una persona con Parkinson o, realmente, con cualquier tipo de enfermedad, y su equipo médico, la calidad ...
The Golden Year for Testing Disease Modifying Drugs
Most people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) first seek medical care when they recognize or are troubled by symptoms – often stiffness, slowness of movem...
Advocating for a Safe Hospitalization
As most people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their care partners know, medication management is crucial to controlling motor symptoms. Given that ...