All Movement Matters

08/31/2026

Today is National Grief Awareness Day. 🩵 We meet grief regularly throughout our lives as we lose or say goodbye to what we hold dear, be it the people we loved, the things and routines in our life that were important to us, or the plans or hopes we dreamed one day would come true.

However you carry your grief, you are not alone: Parkinson.org/blog/awareness/grief

08/29/2026

Led by care partners, these webinars will bring together spouses, partners, family members, and friends who provide care—or anyone interested in learning more about caregiving and Parkinson’s disease.

08/25/2026

Read what environmental pollutants have to do with Parkinson's Disease:

There is a lot to know about Parkinson's disease. Learn about symptoms, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available.

08/14/2026

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One lunge can become hundreds of exercises.

Keep the movement, change the variables: direction, position, driver, height, distance, load, speed, and more. This is Tweakology™, and it means you never run out of individualized progressions for the person in front of you.

Fewer exercises to memorize. Infinite ways to apply them. Learn more: https://grayinstitute.com/courses/cafs-certification-in-applied-functional-science?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic_social&utm_campaign=afs_awareness_2026&utm_content=P11

08/11/2026

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Shoulder pain isn’t usually what comes to mind when we think about Parkinson’s — but for some people, it may be one of the first signs. Here’s what to know.

05/08/2026

Now hear/read this: your brain can keep learning all through your life!

Brain performance can be optimized across the entire lifespan through daily micro-habits and targeted strategies.

04/20/2026

Even if you just read the Key Findings, you'll find good reason to exercise.

Can exercise lower cortisol? A randomized clinical trial reveals that a year of aerobic activity reduces stress hormones and protects against brain aging.

04/11/2026

Great news!1

We’re celebrating a major milestone for the Parkinson’s community! The National Parkinson’s Plan Advisory Council is officially appointed and ready to begin its work. The Advisory Council includes Dr. Michael Okun, National Medical Advisor to the Parkinson’s Foundation.

This was made possible by years of community advocacy. Now is the time to keep moving the National Parkinson’s Project forward, prioritize research and care investments, and set firm deadlines ➡️ Parkinson’s can’t wait.

Stay engaged: Parkinson.org/about-us/news/hhs-parkinsons-advisory-council