May 1, 2023

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May 1, 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

April 1, 2023

April is a very special month for the Parkinson’s community…it’s Parkinson’s Awareness Month! Every six minutes, someone will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s in the...

April 1, 2023

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April 1, 2023

Parkinson’s disease is the most common neurodegenerative movement disorder characterized by bradykinesia, rigidity, postural instability, and tremor at rest. Dopamine replacement therapy is the...

April 1, 2023

Dairy – If you get constipated often, do yourself a favor and take a look at your diet. Among the foods that may block...

April 1, 2023

A common and widely used chemical may be fueling the rise of the world’s fastest growing brain condition–Parkinson’s. For the past 100 years, trichloroethylene...

April 1, 2023

A lot of people are living alone with Parkinson disease. However, living alone with Parkinson doesn't mean that you are alone. The challenge that...