About Parkinsons Disease

Chronic, progressive disorder of the central nervous system
Symptoms: tremor or trembling, stiffness or rigidity, slowness of movement; instability, impaired balance and coordination
1 million + people in the United States are estimated to have PD
Most patients are 50+, but some experience on-set in their 40s and even 30s
Disease "runs in the family" but most are believed to result from a combination of genetic and environmental factors
With the growing baby boomer population, the PD numbers will continue to increase, along with associated costs

Founded in 1988 by J. William Langston, M.D.
Location: Sunnyvale, CA, serving patients throughout the world
Dedicated to finding the cause (s) and a cure for Parkinson's disease (PD)
Committed to providing the best possible treatment for the most patients needing it
Funding: Government grants, public/private foundations, corporate partners, generous community donors, Danville d'Elgance
Movement Disorders Patient Clinic: six neurologists, full-time physiotherapist, and voice therapist
Basic research laboratory in neuroscience
World-renowned clinical research on genetic and environmental factors
Comprehensive support services for patients and caregivers
Counseling resources, education, and outreach programs