Stanford PD Community Blog

At the American Parkinson’s Disease Association’s recent “Ask the Expert” event on Smart Patients, APDA’s Dr. Rebecca Gilbert answered questions from the Parkinson’s community about diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment. She shares her answers to participant questions about recognizing these early warning signs and what to do if you suspect you may be at increased risk. 

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is requesting input from the Parkinson’s community as part of a Request for Information (RFI).  This RFI will support development of the National Plan to End Parkinson’s and inform the Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services as they embark on their vital work. Input is due on August 22, 2026.

Glaucoma is a very common eye condition that affects people as they age. Today, we will delve into this condition and its association with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and PD medications.

Canadian artist with Parkinson’s Barbara Salsberg Mathews has created a set of illustrations to place Parkinson’s caregivers under the spotlight.  One of her illustrations is a local Morgan Hill couple, the Coleys.   The artist says, “Denise Coley (diagnosed 2018), lives with Parkinson’s…and often struggles with appetite. Her husband, Bernard Coley, creatively prepares ‘showcase plates’ to entice her to eat, proving that sometimes, you taste with your eyes first.”  See the illustration of the Coleys and others.

Two neurologists say environmental risks are a major culprit. Take action to help protect your brain today

Parkinson’s disease can affect anyone, it’s true. Your personal risk is based on a combination of your genes and environmental factors. But having certain genes that raise risk doesn’t guarantee you’ll one day have the disease. More than just a disease that simply “happens” to you, mounting evidence suggests that the progressive neurodegenerative condition is largely driven by risk factors that — with a little knowledge and planning — can be minimized.