June 1, 2023
Helsinki University Makes Parkinson's Disease Breakthrough
Researchers say certain strains of gut bacteria are the likely cause of Parkinson’s Scientists at the University of Helsinki on Friday said they had demonstrated...
June 1, 2023
THE "GIFT OF HOPE" DONOR PROGRAM
Frequently Asked Questions About Donation To The “Gift-Of-Hope” Donor Program For Parkinson’s Disease 1. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A BRAIN DONATION? Brain donation is a...
June 1, 2023
The Department of Veteran Affairs "Aid & Attendance" Benefit
The Department of Veteran Affairs offers a special benefit to war era veterans and their surviving spouses called Aid and Attendance. This is a tax-free...
June 1, 2023
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May 8, 2023
Parkinson's Awareness Month 2023 Wrap-Up
I am just writing to say thank you. I’ll be honest – I didn’t quite know what to expect when we put together our...
May 1, 2023
Message from the President - May 2023
We are barely cooling our heels after a jam-packed Parkinson’s Awareness Month… can you believe we held four live presentations on The ABCs of...
May 1, 2023
Newsworthy Notes - May 2023
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May 1, 2023
ICBII Update on the Road to the Cure - May 2023
PARKINSON’S RESEARCHERS DISCOVER DISEASE BIOMARKER Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease characterized pathologically by the formation of Lewy bodies comprised mainly of alpha-synuclein. Currently, definitive...
May 1, 2023
Joy Bubbles Over at "Chocolate and Champagne" Cocktail Soiree
A busy month of activities (four lectures, six walks, one bingo fundraiser) culminated in a gorgeous celebration—the Chocolate & Champagne Cocktail Soiree on April...
May 1, 2023
Can Music and Dance Therapy Slow Progression of Parkinson's?
There is no cure for Parkinson’s but global studies have shown that dancing and listening to music can reduce the progression of the disease....
May 1, 2023
8 Unusual Signs of Burnout
Irritability? Weight Gain? Trouble sleeping? They can all be signs of burnout. When you think of burnout, you might picture someone who’s completely exhausted, with...
May 1, 2023
A Good Death
Jennifer O’Brien’s father broke his hip while contending with advanced congestive heart failure. He declined surgery to fix it, opting for a peaceful death...
May 1, 2023
Have You Visited Our Memorial Wall?
Every May we come together as a country to honor and mourn personnel who have died while serving in the U.S. military. It is...
May 1, 2023
Second Annual PRO on the Move Walk
Our Second Annual PRO on the Move ‘Walk, Ride, and Roll’ was a fun-filled day! Over 80 participants from six teams across the country—and...
May 1, 2023
Did You Know...?
Parkinson's Resource Organization provides all our programs for people with Parkinson's and caregivers FREE OF CHARGE. That's part of our commitment to ensuring NO...