May 14, 2025

Neurologists warn of complications due to limited heat tolerance People with neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s disease or dementia are more vulnerable to heat-related complications than...

May 14, 2025

Different types of exercise can have different effects on Parkinson’s disease, a study suggests. For instance, tai chi or at-home bodyweight strength training can...

April 25, 2025

You’ll want to catch our latest Together in Parkinson’s podcast episode featuring Dr. John Legge, a neurologist with a specialty in Movement Disorders –...

April 17, 2024

Deep Brain Stimulation vs. Focused Ultrasound This episode of Things to Know RIGHT NOW explores two popular treatments for Parkinson's patients: Deep Brain Stimulation and...

June 30, 2022

When you first get diagnosed with something as off-putting as Parkinson’s disease, the first thing you might do is get depressed. It is a...

May 31, 2022

With war in Ukraine, mass shootings, and natural disasters of fires, floods, and major storms, is it no wonder that we haven’t paid attention...

May 31, 2022

CHANGES IN VOICE MAY BE AN EARLY INDICATION OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE Parkinson’s disease, best known for its movement-related symptoms, particularly tremors and stiffness, is also known...

May 31, 2022

Fights Germs – Certain chemical compounds in fresh ginger help your body ward off germs. They’re especially good at halting growth of bacteria like E.coli and...

May 31, 2022

Foods to Support Dopamine - Food naturally provides the complete nutrient package your body needs. Nutrients that help the body fulfill its many functions...

May 31, 2022

An aging individual’s loved ones may be thrown into a caregiver role without any prior training, they often have more questions than answers.  This is...

April 28, 2022

As you think about your DBS options, it is important to consider the programming of the device. The programming of the device—how your therapy...

March 1, 2022

Essential Tremor – This nerve disorder is the most common reason your coffee cup won’t stay still while you hold it. It kicks in...

May 1, 2021

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT May is the month of Better Speech and Hearing, which we recognize in our article COMMUNICATION IS KEY AT ALL AGES. It...

May 1, 2021

BITS AND PIECES "DON’T STOP" Frank Rumoro, PRO Ambassador, and a Person with Parkinson’s   As you are aware, PRO’s focus for the month of May is...

April 1, 2021

A Message from the President With the Ides of March behind us, we look forward to PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH, April. For those of us in...