Giving thanks to caregivers

On this Thanksgiving Day, the Movement Disorders Foundation wishes to recognize the love and sacrifice of more than 50 million Americans providing crucial care and medical assistance to parents, children, siblings and other loved ones, ensuring their health and dignity.

November is National Family Caregivers Month. Click here to learn more.

With Parkinson’s, some days all you can do is wait

Waiting out the natural cycles of Parkinson's disease tested the patience of Dr. C, a popular columnist with Parkinson's News Today. Dr. C was first diagnosed with early-stage Parkinson’s in 2014. Click here to read more.

‘Bionic’ gloves allow pianist to play again

Pianist João Carlos Martins noticed that the fingers in his right hand would curl involuntarily after a few hours of practice. He soon discovered he suffered from focal dystonia. In 2020, he was gifted a pair of “bionic” extender gloves that allowed him to play the piano for the first time in two decades. Click here to learn more.

World Movement Disorders Day, Tuesday, November 29

Join the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society this Tuesday, November 29, in celebration of the 1st World Movement Disorders Day. Click here to register for a special live Zoom event at 11:00 am MT, featuring leading global experts in movement disorders.

Watch the 2022 Rocky Mountain Huntington’s Disease Family Education Day

Click the video to watch the 2022 Rocky Mountain Huntington’s Disease Family Education Day, co-presented by the HDSA Centers of Excellence at the University of Colorado and Rocky Mountain Movement Disorders Centers.

Recorded on October 29, the 2022 HD Family Education Day features presentations by the region's leading physicians and medical experts on Huntington's Disease research and patient care, as well as mindfulness, genetic testing and more. Click here for more information.