October 11, 2024

  Parkinson's, Government and Other Factors A doctor and a legislator, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) is uniquely poised to discuss the recently signed National Plan...

October 11, 2024

  About Together in Parkinson's As caregivers, people with Parkinson's, and friends of the community, we know time is of the essence when battling neurological disorders... and...

October 1, 2024

Every month when I sit down to write this message I think back on the conversations I’ve had with constituents—what themes and questions are...

October 1, 2024

It’s the people behind the scenes at PRO that makes us the special resource organization that we are. Each month we will take our...

October 1, 2024

Adding art therapy to standard drug treatment in Parkinson’s disease (PD) not only improves severity of both motor and nonmotor symptoms, but also slows...

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

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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...