Welcome to
Parkison’s Journal

Here you will find reliable information about Parkinson’s disease, its causes, symptoms and treatment options. Our aim is to provide information about the disease and support those affected and their relatives in leading a life worth living. To this end, we present practical tips for everyday life and advice on treatment options.

The most important facts at a glance

Parkinson’s symptoms

Parkinson’s disease is accompanied by various symptoms. Typical symptoms are lack of movement (akinesia) and muscle rigidity (rigor) as well as a resting tremor. There are also numerous other symptoms and side effects that can occur during the course of the disease. Here we take a closer look at all of these and reveal how they can manifest themselves.

Living with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s can pose major challenges to the lives of those affected and their families. We have taken a closer look at how these challenges can be overcome and how everyday life can be mastered and enjoyed in the best possible way despite all the restrictions. We present possibilities and opportunities in the “Living with Parkinson’s” category.

Parkinson’s heroes

Here you will find reliable information about Parkinson’s disease, its causes, symptoms and possible treatments. Our aim is to educate people about the disease and support those affected and their relatives in living a life worth living. To this end, we present practical tips for everyday life and advice on treatment options.

  • Martha Strubinger

    Martha Strubinger gives Parkinson’s care partners a voice of their own — speaking up about the burdens that often go unseen and calling for greater understanding in families, healthcare, and public life.

  • Josefa Domingos

    Josefa Domingos approaches therapy from an everyday perspective—using creative movement techniques, building rapport with patients, and having the courage to rethink Parkinson’s care.

  • Melanie Giebel

    Melanie Giebel has learned to become an expert on herself. Through peer support, Instagram, and her radio show “Dopamine,” she encourages others to face Parkinson’s openly.