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.
Yoga for Parkinson’s. What you need to know.
PFNCA Yoga for Parkinson’s instructor, Kim Brooks, answers some of the most asked questions about yoga and Parkinson’s. Question: […]
Knowing When To Give Up Your Car Keys: Transportation Issues In Parkinson’s Disease
By Dr. Stephen Grill In modern society, driving gives us the independence to go to the places we want to […]
Information for those with Parkinson’s during the Coronavirus Pandemic. (November 18th)
It has been a trying year battling Covid-19. As we head into the holiday season and the winter months, it is […]
Lessons from Being the Child of a parent with Parkinson’s.
For those with the responsibility of having to care for someone diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, we all know that it’s […]
How to be a good spouse when they have Parkinson’s
Being a good caregiver to someone with Parkinson’s can be a difficult job. So, I wanted to share some of the tips and tricks I have learned from being a caregiver to a spouse with Parkinson’s over the last few years.
PFNCA’s Dr. Grill Shares Insights about Tele-Health
Dr. Stephen Grill of the Parkinson and Movement Disorder Center of Maryland in Elkridge, Maryland recently shared his insights about […]
6 Tips for Exercising at Home with Parkinson’s
With the recent COVID-19 pandemic those with Parkinson’s need to stay home and practice social distancing. However, this may cause […]
Parkinson's Pointers @HomeThe Future of Parkinson's Treatment
Dr. Fernando Pagan of Georgetown University and Dr. Howard Weiss will provide a brief historical overview of Parkinson’s treatment and have a lively discussion about what future treatment may look like. This will be followed by a Live Q&A where you can ask questions.