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

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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...

August 1, 2024

As we enter August, I’ve been thinking a lot about disaster. Maybe it’s the summer storms... a hurricane in Houston, tornadoes throughout the Midwest,...

August 1, 2024

For our Coachella Locals, we are excited to announce the launch of PRO Social Club! Join us for unique monthly activities designed for people...

August 1, 2024

The Bucket List, a 2007 movie starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, helped contemporize the old expression “kick the bucket,” a common slang phrase...

August 1, 2024

Electricity is something we take for granted. When you depend on electricity to power medical equipment and medicine at home, then it comes as...

August 1, 2024

The struggle over age-related driving issues is all too common. For example, more than 80 percent of older adults never speak to a family...

August 1, 2024

Researchers have suspected for some time that the link between our gut and brain plays a role in the development of Parkinson’s disease. A new...