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🌷The leading voice for Parkinson's in Europe
🌷Advocating for 1.2m Europeans living with Parkinson's

Parkinson's Europe is the only European Parkinson's umbrella organisation. We have been championing and working with the global Parkinson’s community for nearly 30 years. As the leading voice for Parkinson’s in Europe, we provide trusted information; advance and share good practices; raise awareness and improve understanding of the condition; and facilitate research collaboration. Our vision is th

at people with Parkinson's and their families have access to the highest standards of treatment, support and care they need to live a full and comfortable life. Find out more: https://www.parkinsonseurope.org/about-us/who-we-are/

19/08/2026

🚨 Interesting new research on the most common, burdensome and worrisome symptoms of early-stage Parkinson's.

We're so proud of our Strategic Director Amelia Hursey, who co-authored the report, for her involvement in such an important study.

👉 It's well worth a read in full: https://buff.ly/qGO6z0B

17/08/2026

🎙️ Podcast: Beyond the operation – life with adaptive DBS

In the latest episode of the Parkinson's Life podcast, we explore the next frontier of Deep Brain Stimulation: adaptive DBS. It's a fascinating episode where we cover what to expect from the assessment process, how to talk to your neurologist about DBS, as well as the difference between conventional and adaptive stimulation.

🔗 Well worth a listen: https://buff.ly/vi4LMWh

Sponsored by Medtronic

12/08/2026

🥁 And the results are in...

We asked you to share your favourite Parkinson's social media accounts and loved reading through all of your suggestions. Thank you!

These are the top 20 accounts that came up again and again – from the helpful and informative to the relatable and entertaining.

🔗 Have a read through of the social accounts worth following: https://buff.ly/vCzbGEP

10/08/2026

"I have my life back," says Margie Burns-Kohn, a professional artist whose Parkinson's symptoms improved dramatically following DBS.

Margie's art is featured in "The Art of Parkinson's", a fascinating online exhibition from Abbott, featuring the artwork of eight people with Parkinson's who have undergone DBS treatment.

👉 Read the full story: https://buff.ly/DaeIus8

05/08/2026

We spoke to Dr. Martijn Beudel from Amsterdam UMC about how Medtronic’s adaptive DBS technology could deliver more targeted therapy for people with Parkinson’s.

🔗 Click here to find out more about how Adaptive DBS works: https://buff.ly/tmvnE4c

In partnership with Medtronic

03/08/2026

"F*** Parkinson's!"

Since Michael J. Fox uttered these immortal words on Apple TV's 'Shrinking', it's become a defiant, rallying cry for the online Parkinson's community.

Michael J. Fox is a true legend, continuing to raise awareness and spark conversations about Parkinson's. A proper icon 💚

Have you watched this episode of 'Shrinking' yet?

Find out all about it here: https://buff.ly/UAoekwS

***Parkinsons

29/07/2026

Have you read the findings of Britannia Pharmaceuticals' social listening study yet?

It's a fascinating insight into the main topics people with Parkinson's and their caregivers discuss on social media, and it's well worth a read in full: https://buff.ly/tYaDPzd

We'd love to hear if these findings resonate with you. Share in the comments below👇

28/07/2026

🏖️ As we have a small team at Parkinson's Europe, we reduce our activities during August to allow our staff to take summer holidays.

We're still here – please just allow a little extra time for us to respond to your messages.

27/07/2026

What frustrates you the most about Parkinson's care?

Britannia Pharmaceuticals Ltd has analysed mentions of Parkinson's across social media for over 22 months. What comes up time and again is frustration about the amount of access those in the Parkinson's community have to clinicians, as well as how hard it is to navigate the healthcare system.

It's a really interesting report, which you can read in full here: https://buff.ly/tYaDPzd

23/07/2026

🚨 Important news: We are honoured to have been approached by photographer Cristian Mitrani and The Muisca Gallery in Paris with an incredibly generous proposal that will make a meaningful difference to our work.

Cristian, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2022, creates remarkable photographic art, from mesmerising cityscapes to deeply moving portraits. Our team was immediately inspired by both his talent and his story.

We were therefore incredibly touched to learn that Cristian has offered to donate a portion of the proceeds from his art sales to Parkinson’s Europe. We are delighted to accept his generous offer and deeply grateful for the impact it will have on our work supporting the Parkinson’s community across Europe.

A heartfelt thank you to Cristian and the entire team at The Muisca Gallery for this extraordinary gesture. ❤️

This is only the beginning of an exciting journey, and we look forward to sharing more with you soon.

In the meantime, discover Cristian’s photography on The Muisca Gallery website:

🔗 https://buff.ly/0CiDvn8

To learn more about Cristian’s work or discuss purchasing a piece—or a curated photographic collection for corporate spaces—please contact the gallery at [email protected].

Join us in supporting Parkinson’s Europe through the power of art and photography. 📷💙

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