… community, shares some of the things her husband's diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body dementia has … disease and Lewy Body dementia .  In January, he moved into a memory care facility. He’s 63 and I’m 57. Richard was … things I’ve learned, or re-learned, so far.  1) Watch for early signs of problems. It’s easy to dismiss or ignore …

… for Webinar Planning Ahead: Retirement After a Parkinson's Diagnosis First Name   Last Name   Email   Postal Code   … has PD Extended family member or friend had PD I am a researcher, clinician or work with the PD community Other   Diagnosis Date ${selected} Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug …

… After the initial shock of a Parkinson's diagnosis, knowing what steps to take next can be a … like wills, assisted living and other long-term concerns early on. Several community members reported that doing so … example. 3. Start exercising . For people with Parkinson's, research suggests that regular exercise can help improve …

… their care partners share their honest reactions to their diagnosis — from panic and denial to sadness and loneliness. … up of 39 people living with Parkinson’s: men and women, early-onset and diagnosed after 50, diagnosed just a few … recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s play a valuable role in research. The Foundation’s landmark study, the Parkinson’s …

… stem cells (iPSCs) have become widely used in the research community to investigate how mutations found in … from blood samples of people with PD to be converted into iPSCs and then into neurons, which can then be used to … cells accrue no unexpected genetic alterations.  Impact on Diagnosis/Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease: We hope to …

… years ago, at age 67. Like many family members, Bill did research to learn more about the disease, including … that smart people are figuring out how to best allocate research dollars to get results. I like the Foundation’s …