Light of Day Challenge
Goal: $200,000.00
Raised: $138,018.32
The Light of Day Foundation has doubled the Brilliant challenge, and will match every donation made to PDF by Saturday, June 30, dollar for dollar, beyond the original $100,000 for up to $200,000!
Educational Materials
Do you need to know more about Parkinson's? PDF's materials provide information about symptoms, medications, resources & more.
Understanding Parkinson's
"Staying informed about Parkinson's has helped me to 'live better' with the disease." - Lillian, 68, ten years after diagnosis
Parkinson's disease is a movement disorder that is chronic and progressive, meaning that symptoms continue and worsen over time.
As many as one million individuals in the US live with Parkinson's disease. While approximately four percent of people with Parkinson's are diagnosed before the age of 50, incidence increases with age.
Its major symptoms vary from person to person, but can include tremor, slowness of movements, limb stiffness, and difficulties with gait and balance. The cause of the disease is unknown, and although there is presently no cure, there are treatment options such as medication and surgery to manage the symptoms.
The first step to living well with Parkinson’s is to understand the disease.
Find out more:
- What is Parkinson’s disease ?
- What are the symptoms of Parkinson’s?
- What causes Parkinson’s?
- What medications are available to treat Parkinson’s?
- Are there surgical treatments available to treat Parkinson’s?
- What are clinical trials and are they right for me?
- Learn more by reading Parkinson's FAQ
