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Ask the MD: Cognitive Changes in Parkinson’s Disease

18 July 2018 - Research

Cognitive impairment, disturbance of memory, thinking and/or language abilities, is a non-motor symptom that can be associated with Parkinson’s. Cognitive disturbances can arise at any time in the course of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and vary widely in severity.

Managing the Change that Nobody Wants

17 July 2018 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

I’m an organizational development consultant who specializes in helping business leaders achieve transformational change — it’s my life’s calling. But not all change is wanted. My dear husband Richard lives with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy-body dementia.

Ask the MD: Pain and Parkinson’s Disease

17 July 2018 - Living with Parkinson’s

Pain is a common, but perhaps unexpected, non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease. Up to 75 percent of people can experience some form of discomfort during the course of their disease. Unfortunately, this symptom is often under-recognized and therefore undertreated.

Overcoming Barriers to Parkinson’s Care: My Story

28 June 2018 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Lisa Holloway says having a positive attitude and being an advocate for herself has helped her become a tireless fighter of Parkinson’s. She lives and blogs in Lithonia, Georgia.

Ask the MD: What’s the Best Diet for Parkinson’s?

26 June 2018 - Research

There is no single “Parkinson’s diet.” Doctors do however recommend a healthy, balanced diet that includes a variety of fruits and vegetables. Here we discuss a few of the specific diets about which we often get questions.

Portrait of Jan Vermeir, living with Parkinson’s disease since 2009

12 June 2018 - Humans touched by Parkinson’s

Jan Vermeir has Parkinson’s disease since 2009. He guides us through his experience and the transition of before and after.

I run for Parkinson’s disease

31 May 2018 - Actions

In June 2018, Jean-Pascal will run 92km during the Mont Blanc Marathon. He decided to add a challenge by raising funds for Parkinson’s disease. Listen to him and support him!

Runners motivation

31 May 2018 - Actions

What motivates the runners of Run for Parkinson? Listen to Caroline, Bernard, Frank, Luc and Nathalie!

Michael J. Fox message

31 May 2018 - Actions

At the occasion of the 20km of Brussels, we raise funds with hundreds of runners. The money is invested in the most promising projects to find a solution to Parkinson’s disease, in partnership with the Michael J. Fox Foundation. Michael J. Fox himself has a special message for us, listen!

The Wheelchair

31 May 2018 - Living with Parkinson’s

Inspiring message… Patrick Demoucelle share the experience of a new step in his life: the wheelchair. Listen to his story.