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8 Practical Ways to Work on Your Mental Health with Parkinson’s

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The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 3h

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These mental health challenges are part of Parkinson's itself, resulting from PD-related changes in brain chemistry. The Parkinson’s Foundation is here to help: Parkinson.org/blog/awareness/8-ways-mental-health

Explore eight practical ways to work on your mental health.

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 3h

This World Mental Health Day, we’re bringing awareness to common non-movement symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Around 50% of people with PD will experience a form of depression and up to 40% will experience an anxiety disorder.

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The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 1d

We're looking forward to TWO Moving Day Walks happening this Saturday:

👟 Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
👟 Richmond, VA

Register to join us or find an event near you: MovingDayWalk.org

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 2d

Find free information and resources on all of these topics (and more!) by visiting Parkinson.org 🖥️

Learn about treatment options commonly used to live better with Parkinson's disease.

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 3d

There is no one-size-fits all treatment for Parkinson’s. Rather, treatment should be tailored to an individual’s symptoms via a shared decision-making process with their healthcare provider.

Learn about various treatment options for PD: Parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/treatment

Treatment

Vertigo & Dizziness in Parkinson's Disease

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 4d

Learn about vertigo and dizziness in Parkinson's disease by watching this short video:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjyA...

For more information on Vertigo, Dizziness, and Parkinson's disease, visit: https://www.parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms/vertigo Dizziness and vertigo are commonly…

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The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 7d

We have a BUSY weekend ahead for Moving Day! 👟 🎉

Saturday, October 4:
🩵 Boston, MA
🩵 Long Island, NY
🩵 Los Angeles, CA
🩵 Clark, NJ
🩵 Rochester, NY

Sunday, October 5:
🩵 Chicago, IL

Register to join us or find an event near you: MovingDayWalk.org

Learn about non-movement symptoms that may go overlooked and undertreated.

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Parkinson's Foundation Research @pfresearchteam.bsky.social · 21d

⏰The clock is ticking to get your LOIs submitted for the
2026 Parkinson's Foundation research grants! Please note the following deadlines (all due at 3:00pm Eastern):

▶️Impact Awards: 10/10/2025
▶️Postdoctoral Fellowships: 10/22/2025
▶️Launch Awards: 10/29/2025

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The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 7d

While family and friends may not be able to see non-movement symptoms of Parkinson's, it's important to realize that they are common & can often be more disabling than movement symptoms.

Learn how to recognize & manage these PD symptoms: Parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms

Non-Movement Symptoms

Those who identify with both the LGBTQ+ & Parkinson's community face unique challenges when it comes to healthcare.

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The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 8d

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we celebrate the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ+ Parkinson’s community. 🩵 Know that the Parkinson’s Foundation is here for you with inclusive support, resources, and community: Parkinson.org/LGBTQ

LGBTQ+ & Parkinson’s

Parkinson's Basics: What You Need to Know

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 9d

Did you know the Parkinson's Foundation offers a free, quarterly Parkinson's Basics Webinar? Our next session will be held on November 5! Learn more at: Parkinson.org/events/2025/Nov5WW

This program offers an introduction and basic overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Podcast: Substantial Matters

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The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 10d

Happy World Podcast Day! 🎧 Our Substantial Matters podcast series features interviews with Parkinson’s experts that highlight the treatments and strategies that can help you or your loved one live a better life with Parkinson’s disease.

Check out recent episodes by visiting Parkinson.org/Podcast

Every other Tuesday, we bring you a new podcast episode.

Research estimates that at least 50% of people with Parkinson's disease will experience some form of depression.

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 11d

50% of people with Parkinson’s disease experience a form of depression. 🧠

Today for Suicide Prevention Month, learn about managing depression within PD: Parkinson.org/understanding-parkinsons/non-movement-symptoms/depression

Depression

Caring Together: Tools & Strategies to Support Care Partners

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 13d

Join us online next Wednesday for Caring Together: Tools & Strategies to Support Care Partners. 🖥️

Register for free: Parkinson.org/events/2025/Oct1WW

This interactive workshop introduces a practical resource designed to support those caring for someone with Parkinson’s.

Parkinson's Foundation | Official Merchandise | Bonfire

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 13d

Did you know you can get merch to represent the Parkinson's Foundation? 🧢

These items are a great way to spread Parkinson's awareness and spark conversations about PD in your community! Check them out: www.bonfire.com/store/parkin...

Check out Parkinson's Foundation on Bonfire and shop official merchandise today! Featuring limited edition custom apparel, printed with care in the USA just for you.

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The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 14d

We'll be in Ohio tomorrow for Moving Day Dayton! 👟 🥳

There's still time to join us or find a future event near you: MovingDayWalk.org

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 14d

THANK YOU to everyone who participated in yesterday’s Parkinson’s Foundation Day of Giving! Your generosity & support helped us meet our goal, bringing us closer to breakthroughs in PD care. 🩵

Explore the research being made possible by donors like you: Parkinson.org/advancing-research/finding-cure

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 14d

⌛️ Time is running out for your gift to be MATCHED for the Parkinson’s Foundation Day of Giving! Donate before midnight to help us fund research initiatives geared toward ending Parkinson’s disease: Parkinson.org/DayOfGiving

Parkinson's Foundation: Believe in Better

We make life better for people with Parkinson's through expert care and research. Everything we do helps people enjoy life with friends, families, children and grandchildren until there is a tomorrow…

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 15d

(2/2) Make your gift before midnight tonight and your donation will be MATCHED by the generous Ken and Kathy Hoffman Foundation: Parkinson.org/DayofGiving

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 15d

After her mother's journey with PD, Melinda channels her energy into volunteering and advocacy for the PD community. 🩵 Now, she’s sharing why YOUR support is essential to drive research breakthroughs, expand education and strengthen advocacy.

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From a small symptom to a life-changing diagnosis—and the sudden loss of my wife—my journey with Parkinson’s has been one of resilience, purpose, and love.

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 16d

Though the most recent U.S. census shows Hispanic & Latino people make up nearly 20% of the country’s population, members of this community are underrepresented in PD research. 🔬

Today for Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how we're is changing this: Parkinson.org/blog/research/pd-gene-latam-expansion

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 17d

"Parkinson’s is part of my life, but it doesn’t define me," says Paul, who was diagnosed with PD in 2022.

📖 Read Paul's PD Story: Parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/stories/paul-schnabel

Paul Schnabel

Meet a Researcher Exploring Parkinson’s-related Sleep Disruption

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 17d

As Rosh Hashanah begins, we’re wishing peace and health to all who celebrate. Shana Tova. 🩵🍯

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 18d

We are thrilled to be hosting our third annual Parkinson’s Foundation Day of Giving THIS THURSDAY, September 25! 🗓️ Get ready to directly invest in essential initiatives that help people live better with PD.

Learn more about the research made possible by our generous donors: Parkinson.org/Research

The Parkinson's Foundation @parkinsondotorg.bsky.social · 18d

Xiaolin (Lindsay) Huang, PhD is exploring the neurochemistry behind dopamine and sleep, generating new knowledge to guide future therapies that treat PD-associated sleep disruption.

🔬 Learn more about Dr. Huang and her research: Parkinson.org/blog/research/meet-xiaolin-huang

Dr. Huang will utilize highly sensitive brain monitoring techniques to observe how PD affects the balance between dopamine and adenosine and how that disruption may impact sleep behaviors.