While PFNCA Wellness Classes are on break during the fast evolving situation caused by Coronavirus, the following videos are available […]
Dr. Howard Weiss Discusses “Freezing of Gait” in Parkinson Disease
Every patient with Parkinson’s disease does not experience the same problems. For example, some people have prominent tremors that interfere […]
A Gift Like No Other
Having Parkinson ’s disease means being aware, indeed self-conscious, of one’s physical limitations and abnormalities. Some are subtle, some painfully […]
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 […]
PFNCA Support Group Specialist Leon Paparella Shares His Thoughts on Health, Parents and Parkinson’s
In my nuclear Italian-American family, I am the youngest of two children and the only son, my sister being two-and-a-half […]
Learn About Walk Off Parkinson’s in 30 Seconds
Learn about PFNCA’s Walk Off Parkinson’s program with this 30 second video primer. You can learn more about Walk Off […]
Meet PFNCA Choir Director Roy Barber
Roy Barber has taught performing arts and worked with high school, middle school and adult singers since 1979 in the […]
TITLE Boxing Clubs Team with Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area
Several times each week, TITLE Boxing Club locations in Falls Church, Va. Springfield, Va. and Rockville, Md. fill their facilities […]
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 […]
Our Strategy for Resuming In-Person PFNCA Wellness Classes
No dates for opening in-person PFNCA Wellness classes yet Online classes are continuing via Zoom Read on for more Prior to […]
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 […]
Critical Information for those with Parkinson’s during the Coronavirus Pandemic.
In these challenging times, we are providing simple but critically important information to keep you and your loved ones safe. […]
Coronavirus Resources
PFNCA’s Medical Advisory Board and staff have gathered a list of resources to help you during these uncertain times. They […]
PFNCA Provides ONLINE Wellness Classes During Coronavirus Situation
While PFNCA Wellness Classes are on break during the fast evolving situation caused by Coronavirus, the following videos are available […]
Common Parkinson’s Misconceptions
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.
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