Thursday, April 1, 2021

APRIL - Parkinson’s Awareness Month

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. This year, the Foundation wants to raise awareness about Parkinson’s disease and all of the available resources the Foundation has developed to make life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD).

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Help Spread the Word
the Foundation is working hard to spread awareness about Parkinson’s disease throughout Parkinson’s Awareness Month, but they can reach so many more people with your help. The Foundation put together a quick guide with a few easy ways you can get involved from the comfort of your home. 


Below are some resources to help you #KnowMorePD during Parkinson’s Awareness Month.

Events – the Foundation have lots of great events of all types. Fitness classes, education seminars, Expert Briefing webinars and more. Join us virtually and you’ll be sure to #KnowMorePD by the end of each event.

Podcast – Did you know the Foundation have a podcast? Every other Tuesday, we bring you a new episode of Substantial Matters: Life and Science of Parkinson’s. Episodes focus on a range of topics relevant to your daily life, including new medications, exercise, clinical trials, nutrition and more!

Publications – The PD Library is an extensive collection of books, fact sheets, videos, podcasts and more that can help you #KnowMorePD. And, all our books are also now available on Kindle!

Social media – Follow along and engage with @ParkinsonDotOrg on your social media platform of choice for the newest information to help you #KnowMorePD.



For more insights on this topic, listen to our podcast episode “Support Group Benefits and How to Start One.”