October 1, 2024

Carbidopa-Levodopa is the classic pharmaceutical combination to treat Parkinson’s. Levodopa converts into dopamine—the neurotransmitter that helps control movement, mood, and memory—in the brain. Carbidopa...

October 1, 2024

A new study adds to a growing body of evidence that Parkinson’s disease, long believed to have its origins in the brain, may begin...

October 1, 2024

About 48 million Americans are taking care of  loved ones, and the majority of those caregivers are also working, the AARP says. Many employees are...

October 1, 2024

October 23, 2024 / 3:00 pm  Join us for the PRO Social Club’s October outing, a private tour of the Palm Springs Art Museum.  We will...

October 1, 2024

Download the October issue of Parkinson's Resource Organization's Newsworthy Notes newsletter by clicking on the button below. 

September 1, 2024

  You might have noticed things are looking a little different around here. After 34 years of unwavering dedication to working so no one is...

September 1, 2024

September always brings a rush of activity here at PRO. We return to our full Support Group schedule after a summer lull and often...

September 1, 2024

Concerned about falling or needing help with a health problem when you’re alone? Medical alert systems—where the press of a wearable call button puts you...

September 1, 2024

Dementia in Parkinson's disease occurred less frequently or later in the disease course than previously reported, data from two ongoing prospective cohorts showed. The study,...

September 1, 2024

Finding a good in-home caregiver for an elderly parent is not always easy. How can you find one that’s reliable and trustworthy, as well...

September 1, 2024

(Editor’s Note: Exercise comes up a lot when we talk about Parkinson’s. It’s always worthwhile to refresh yourself on the reasons exercise plays such...

September 1, 2024

More than 1 in 4 Americans 50 or older are now caregivers, looking after at least one family member or friend who has a health...

September 1, 2024

Download the September issue of Parkinson's Resource Organization's Newsworthy Notes newsletter by clicking on the button below. 

August 29, 2024

When a pebble is thrown in a pond, a small action has a big impact on the surface of the water. Much like those...

August 2, 2024

Deep Brain Stimulation Devices: Abbott and Boston Scientific This episode of Things to Know RIGHT NOW explores two popular Deep Brain Stimulation devices for Parkinson's patients: Abbott and...