Anidaso Parkinsons' Disease Foundation

15/06/2026

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Anidaso Parkinsons Disease Foundation presents the
ANIDASO KNOWLEDGE SERIES 2026

TOPIC
Nutrition & Medications in Parkinson’s Disease: Getting the Balance Right
Series

Time: June 25th, 2026 01:00 PM Universal Time GMT

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Meeting ID: 889 0656 2860
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We make life better for people with Parkinsons' disease by improving care
and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy,
experience and passion of our Parkinson's community in Ghana.

10/06/2026

Let's bust 5 Parkinson's myths.

Myth #1: Parkinson's is just tremors.
Truth: Tremor is one symptom. Also stiffness, slow movement, balance problems, depression, sleep issues, loss of smell.

Myth #2: Only old people get it.
Truth: Most around 60, yes. But 10-20% diagnosed before 50 years.

Myth #3: It's a death sentence.
Truth: No. Normal or near-normal life expectancy. Chronic, not terminal.

Myth #4: You can catch it.
Truth: Absolutely not.

Myth #5: Nothing can be done.
Truth: Most dangerous myth. Medications help. Therapy helps. Lifestyle changes help. People live well for decades.

Fighting myths = less stigma = better support.

Retweet to spread facts, not fear.

09/06/2026

Let's talk about Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's happens in a tiny part of your brain called the substantia nigra. This area makes dopamine, a chemical that helps your movements feel smooth and automatic.

In Parkinson's, those cells slowly stop working. Less dopamine means messages from your brain to your body get delayed or slowed down.

What you might notice:
-A slight tremor in a hand that's resting
-Movements that feel slower than before
-Stiffness in arms, legs, or trunk
-Smaller, crowded handwriting
-A face that doesn't show expression as easily
-A softer voice

What people don't always talk about:
-Trouble sleeping through the night
-Feeling anxious or depressed
-Constipation that won't quit
-Dizziness when standing up

Treatment helps. Medication can replace the missing dopamine. Many people with Parkinson's live full, active lives for decades after diagnosis.

And here's the most important thing to remember: The person is still there. Parkinson's affects movement. It doesn't change who someone is inside, their humor, their love, their memories, their heart.

If someone you love is navigating Parkinson's, or if you just want to understand what your neighbor is going through, this episode is for you.

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05/06/2026

350+ riders. 1 mission. HOPE.

Pedal for Parkinson's 2026 was more than a cycling event. It was proof that no one fights Parkinson's disease alone.

Thank you to everyone who showed up, showed out, and pedaled for a purpose.

Watch the magic. Share the hope.

30/05/2026

Our founder and President,Dr Vida Obese traveled to the in Phoenix,Arizona for one reason: to put Ghana on the map.

She was there to engage in global conversations about Parkinson's disease, to offer insights into the local landscape, and to network for collaborations that will truly matter to the Parkinson's community.

Anidaso Parkinson's Disease Foundation is a national organization. We do not belong to one region or one group. Our mission is to work with every Parkinson's support group across Ghana—uniting voices, sharing resources, and building a national movement for better care.

Our patients need affordable medication, early diagnosis, trained health workers, and support groups where no one feels alone. Our caregivers need respite, practical training, and a community that understands the weight they carry.

At WPC 2026, she stood among the world's leading experts—and she spoke. She shared Ghana's challenges, our patients' realities, and the urgent need for African perspectives in global research.

Anidaso means hope. And hope grows when we make patients the centre of all that we do as a Foundation.



GlobalConversations

13/05/2026

Lets continue fighting for the abolisment of harmful pesticides and insecticides use.

10/05/2026

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Trimudehene Nana Atiemo II, Matshediso Tsie, Kwabena Darko, Tomnond WanaWana Jvl Paul Jr., Lawal Seun, Joshua Bitherman Adu Bitherman, Umar Willesi, Asiedu Frank, Aps Patrick Nana Addison, Cynthia Boakye, Patience M. Evulewhite, Peace Norgbedzi, Nana K. Kenneth, Khemon Kolhi

03/05/2026

May this month bring everyone peace and mental fortitude to deal with what life throws us at.

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30/04/2026

Thanks to our amazing sponsors for making Pedal for Parkinson’s 2026 a resounding success.

We pedaled to make a difference!









Together4PD

15/04/2026

Cycling for hope. 💙

Led by our Founder and Executive Director, Nadwos Obese Dr Vida Obese, we took to the streets to raise awareness and shine a light on Parkinson’s disease—reminding our communities that awareness is the first step toward support, understanding, and change.

This movement was made even more impactful through the support of our incredible partners and sponsors, whose commitment continues to drive awareness and community engagement:
Yenko Mobility
Gladiators Cycling Club
Tour Du Ghana
STARBALM
Bel Aqua
Roche
GB Foods
Lubeshgh
Rocksters Roofing Systems
Zoe Healthcare
Somazina
Blow Group of Companies
Life Healthcare Center Ghana
Brain Waves with Dr Vida
Neurology Society of Ghana
Life Healthcare Center Ghana

Together, we raise our voices.

Together, we create awareness.
Together, we bring hope.