Helping Everyone Live Well With Parkinson's

Parkinson’s disease is commonly associated with older age, but the condition can also affect people much earlier in life. An estimated 5% to 10% of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s develop the disease before reaching age 50. This form is often referred to as early-onset Parkinson’s disease (EOPD). A Parkinson’s diagnosis during the 20s, 30s, or 40s can bring challenges that are very different from those faced later in life. Younger adults may be building careers, supporting

Hearing the words Parkinson’s disease or parkinsonism can feel overwhelming. You may have questions about what the diagnosis means, what caused your symptoms, what to expect next, and whether treatment can help. One of the most important things to know is that Parkinson’s disease and parkinsonism are not exactly the same thing. Parkinsonism is a broad term used to describe a group of neurological conditions that can cause symptoms similar to those seen in Parkinson’s disease.

Can exercise help the brain? Does it matter what type of exercise, physical or mental, one does? This year-long study will investigate whether long-term exercise via a pedal-n-play neuro-exercise game leads to greater cognitive benefits than physical activity alone. The iPACES Main Study is our primary research program, and it serves as the entry point for all participation in iPACES research. We currently have one Main Study and one sub-study within it — our Parkinson’s dise

A large nationwide study from South Korea suggests that people with Parkinson’s disease who begin rehabilitation within the first year after diagnosis may live longer than those who delay therapy. Importantly, the potential survival benefit was not limited to people who were still physically independent. Researchers found that earlier rehabilitation was associated with better survival even among people who had already developed functional disabilities. The findings add to gro