Parkinson's Foundation

🚴♂️ Feel the energy in #Houston! Check out the vibes at CycleBar Sawyer Heights for Parkinson’s Revolution in Houston, TX, where riders will break a sweat and make a difference on 2.22.25! 🩵 Together with cities across the U.S., they’re pedaling for progress, raising awareness, and funding life-changing breakthroughs for Parkinson’s. ✨ Be part of the action in your city or support a rider! Head to ParkinsonsRevolution.org today. #Cycling #IndoorCycling #Fitness #Texas

"Since I've had Parkinson's disease, I've learned that there's not enough research going on within the black community for people with PD," says James Higgins. "Simply put, we’re different, our genes are different. Our genetic make-up is unique compared to white people and other backgrounds. Which is why I signed up for the Parkinson’s Foundation genetics study, PD GENEration." 📖 Read James' PD Story: https://lnkd.in/gtcuWGXg

Your tax-deductible gift can drive real progress in Parkinson's research. 🔬 Thanks to our generous match donors, Rick & Susan, every donation now has 2X the impact! Make your gift before the end of 2024: Parkinson.org/Doubles

Looking for ways to get involved in the new year? 🩵 Sign up to volunteer at one of our Spring 2025 Moving Day Walks! Explore the many ways you can help at MovingDayWalk.org 🤝

Exercise is a vital component to maintaining balance, mobility and activities of daily living for people with Parkinson's disease. 💪 Research shows that exercise and physical activity can not only maintain and improve mobility, flexibility and balance, but also ease some non-motor PD symptoms. Learn about exercise recommendations for people with PD in this short video: https://lnkd.in/g4b-HRuJ

This is a People with Parkinson's Advisory Council (PPAC) appreciation post! 🩵 The PPAC is comprised of people with Parkinson’s and care partners who serve as advisors to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Launched in 2006, the council ensures that the perspective of people living with Parkinson’s is integrated into the Foundation’s program development and priority setting. For nearly two decades, the council has been instrumental in advising and collaborating with the Foundation. Thank you all for everything you do! Parkinson.org/PPAC

Nearly 2 years after Kurt Keller's passing, the Parkinson’s Charleston Classic brought together friends, family, and community to honor his memory. Brandon Keller, inspired by his father’s love for golf and 10-year fight with Parkinson’s, created an event that raised over $15,000 for the Parkinson’s Foundation. Your resilience and dedication remind us of the power of love and community. Thank you, Keller family, for sharing your story and making such a remarkable impact.🩵 If you're inspired, you too can become a Parkinson's Champion and create your own fundraiser. Learn more at Parkinson.org/DIY. Together, we can make a difference.

As we all know, December can be an incredibly busy time for the healthcare system, with an influx of patients due to respiratory illnesses, falls, and various other ailments requiring hospitalization. In light of this, I'd like to bring your attention to a fantastic resource developed by the Parkinson's Foundation. 🧠 🏥 💊 They have created a FREE, comprehensive guide designed to empower members of the Parkinson's Disease community to better navigate hospitalization. Managing Parkinson's Disease in a hospital setting can be particularly challenging due to several factors including the following: - Limited movement opportunities - The use of inappropriate medications such as anti-dopaminergic agents (e.g., metoclopramide, promethazine, haloperidol) - Inaccurate medication dosing schedules that do not align with the patient's at-home regimen - Delays or omissions in administering medications These challenges can lead to a range of complications, creating a vicious cycle known as "the symptom spiral." This spiral puts patients at risk for falls, changes in swallowing, muscle deterioration, medication side effects, mental and physical decline, or decreased independence. It's crucial that we, as healthcare providers, be the voice for our patients and initiate conversations about how to ensure optimized transitions of care for those with Parkinson's Disease. By doing so, we can help prevent these complications and promote better outcomes for our patients. Visit the Parkinson’s Foundation Resources & Support page for more great resources. Free guides can be downloaded and/or requested for clinic distribution.

Excited and Proud to offer an update on the partnership between Elysium Athletics and the Parkinson's Foundation For our 2024 CanAm Invitational Campaign in Lake Placid, NY, Elysium Rugby was proud to play under the Parkinson's Foundation banner and raise much needed funds for their ongoing fight against this terrible disease. Elysium Athletics was delighted when a handwritten holiday note came our way that not only thanked us for our philanthropic efforts, but passed along the message that the money we raised provided genetic testing and counseling to patients free of charge. We at EA were humbled for the opportunity to play for such a fantastic cause and are looking to 2025 as we grow and expand our strategic partners. Lastly, we were also very excited to come away as Champions. See you in Savannah, GA in March 2025.

Our Science News article series highlight exciting Parkinson’s disease studies and how they impact those living with PD. 🔬 Explore our top Science News articles of 2024 here: https://lnkd.in/gZ4qzcXb