Welcome to
ParkisonsJournal
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.
Silvia Lerch is forging her own path with Parkinson’s: she connects young people living with the disease, brings movement into peer support, and encourages others to stay active and engaged in life.
The gut could play a more important role in Parkinson's disease than long thought. Dr. Arnout Bruggeman on microbiome research and new therapeutic perspectives.
Silvia Lerch is forging her own path with Parkinson’s — connecting young people, bringing movement into peer support, and encouraging others to stay active.
