What Causes Parkinson’s Disease? Genetics, Age and Environmental Risks
Parkinson’s disease emerges from overlapping genetic, environmental, and age-related factors rather than a single cause.
The Five Stages of Parkinson’s Disease Explained
The five stages of Parkinson’s range from one-sided tremor to wheelchair dependence, but progression varies widely between individuals.
Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease: 10 Symptoms Most People Miss
The early signs of Parkinson’s disease — both motor and non-motor — that often appear years before diagnosis. Learn the pattern and when to ask for a neurology evaluation.
Parkinson’s Medications: A Plain-Language Guide to What Each Drug Does
A plain-language guide to every major Parkinson’s medication class — levodopa, dopamine agonists, MAO-B inhibitors, COMT inhibitors, amantadine, pimavanserin, and more.
How to Find and Join a Parkinson’s Clinical Trial
How clinical trials work in Parkinson’s disease, where to find them (ClinicalTrials.gov, Fox Trial Finder, PPMI), what to expect, and what questions to ask.
Medicare Coverage for Parkinson’s Disease: What’s Covered and What’s Not
What Medicare covers for Parkinson’s disease — neurology, therapy, medications, DBS, and durable medical equipment — and the gaps to plan around.
Does Parkinson’s Disease Qualify for Social Security Disability?
How the Social Security Administration evaluates Parkinson’s for SSDI and SSI, what evidence helps a claim, and what to expect from the application process.
Caregiver Burnout: Signs, Causes, and How to Get Help (Parkinson’s Focus)
Caregiver burnout is common in Parkinson’s caregivers. Learn the warning signs, why it happens, and practical steps and resources for getting help.
A Caregiver’s First-Year Guide to Parkinson’s Disease
A practical first-year orientation for Parkinson’s caregivers: building the care team, medication systems, home safety, planning for non-motor symptoms, and caring for yourself.
Swallowing Problems in Parkinson’s: Signs, Risks, and How a Speech Therapist Helps
Swallowing problems in Parkinson’s raise the risk of choking and pneumonia. Learn the warning signs, how a speech-language pathologist evaluates swallowing, and what helps.