The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community.

Advancing Research

• PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease provides genetic testing and counseling to people with Parkinson’s to help connect them to relevant clinical trials.
• Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, together with Parkinson’s UK, provides targeted funding to biotech companies developing life-changing treatments in years, not decades.
• Research grants fund promising, innovative scientists around the world who work toward the breakthroughs that can lead to better treatments and a cure.

Improving Care

• Our Global Care Network is made up of designated centers with skilled staff who know the latest in Parkinson’s treatments and care, connecting more people with PD to high-quality care.
• The hospital safety guide, available in English and Spanish, contains tools and information to help protect, prepare and empower people with PD during hospital stays.
• Professional education courses — including continuing education credits — are offered in-person and online to healthcare professionals in best practices in PD care.

Educating and Empowering

• Our Helpline answers Parkinson’s questions in English and Spanish and provides referrals to nearby PD experts and local resources.
• PD Health @ Home offers weekly at-home events focused on wellness, exercise and mental health, featuring interviews with experts and PD-tailored fitness classes.
• The newly diagnosed guide helps people recently diagnosed with PD and their care partners navigate the diagnosis and connects them with essential resources.