While PFNCA Wellness Programs are on break due to the social distancing guidelines to reduce the spread of coronavirus, the […]
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 […]
Walk Off Parkinson’s Virtual
Learn more and Register for this years Walk Off Parkinson’s Virtual. Together we will Defy Parkinson’s
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 […]
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. […]
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Catalogue for Philanthropy.
PFNCA is a registered 501(c)(3). EIN: 54-2048636
Walk Off Parkinson’s Virtual
While COVID-19 hinders our ability to gather in person this year at Nationals Park, the need for PFNCA's services is more urgent this year. Your generous financial support is especially meaningful this year!
Together, we will defy Parkinson's
Wed. Oct. 14 2020 6:30 p.m. -- Welcome Ceremony (via Zoom)
10/15 to 10/20 -- Decide how far you want to walk and do so in your neighborhood.
Tues. Oct. 20 2020 6:30 p.m. -- Closing Ceremony (via zoom)
Featuring members of the PFNCA Medical Advisory Board, PFNCA program instructors and many who participate in PFNCA programs.