Since attending in-person exercise classes might not be an option for those with Parkinson’s right now, we wanted to offer […]
“Freezing of Gait” in Parkinson Disease
Written by – Dr. Howard Weiss What is Freezing of Gait? Freezing of gait is one symptom that might occur […]
The Important Meaning Behind Amp’s Attire — PFNCA’s Mascot Helps Raise Awareness
Did you know that lots of thought went into the creation of the uniform for PFNCA’s mascot Amp? Read on […]
Suddenly a Support Group: What People with Parkinson’s Learn from Each Other
PFNCA Program Participant Rick Vaughan shares his observations from a PFNCA Exercise for Parkinson’s session he recently attended: As far […]
5 Things to know when hospitalized with Parkinson’s
Preparing for being hospitalized with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can often be overlooked and having no plan in place for when […]
Parkinson’s – What to know to live well.
A self-assessment to make sure you are doing everything you can for your PD. Am I seeing a Movement Disorder […]
What is Parkinson’s Boxing
You probably know how important it is to exercise when you have Parkinson’s disease (PD). Exercise can help you manage […]
7 Common Parkinson’s Misconceptions that Everyone Has.
There are many misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease, so we made a list debunking the most common ones to help educate, on the truth of Parkinson’s.
PFNCA Symposium
2024 PFNCA Symposium An educational conference produced by the Medical Advisory Board of the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital […]
“Parkinson’s and Nutrition” Presented by Dr. Evan Gray
Dr. Evan Gray, of Integrated Neurology Services, recently presented a lecture titled “Parkinson’s and Nutrition”. Additionally, to make the video […]
How to Update or Develop Your Parkinson’s Action Plan
PFNCA Medical Advisory Board Chair, Dr. Pritha Ghosh, of George Washington University, recently presented the lecture “Updating/Developing Your Parkinson’s Action […]
Dr. Evan Gray: “Parkinson’s Disease: A Holistic Approach”
Dr. Evan Gray recently presented a lecture titled “Parkinson’s Disease: A Holistic Approach”. Please click below to view his presentation […]
Parkinson’s Disease Symptoms – Do you have Parkinson’s?
This article will cover the following questions: Do I have Parkinson’s / Common Parkinson’s disease Symptoms. Questioning whether you have […]
All Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Options To Help You Manage Your PD
What are the treatment options for Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease treatment options range from exercise and lifestyle changes to medications […]
Is Parkinson’s Fatal? What can I do about it?
Is Parkinson’s fatal? Can you die from Parkinson’s disease? These questions have probably been asked by everyone who has ever […]
