World Parkinson Congress

08/24/2026

Some moments from the World Parkinson Congress stay with us long after the Congress ends.

Mimi Thomas, daughter of Parkinson advocate and Parkinson's Africa founder Omotola Thomas, shared powerful reflections on the impact of Parkinson’s on families and loved ones.

Her words touched everyone in the room and reminded us why the Parkinson’s community must continue to support not only those living with Parkinson’s, but the families and care partners walking alongside them.

Watch Mimi’s powerful WPC 2026 speech. 💜

08/24/2026

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF), and the Parkinson's Foundation today outlined key priorities and desired outcomes to help inform the first National Plan to End Parkinson’s.

08/24/2026

𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮, 𝟵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟱-𝟲𝗽𝗺 𝗕𝗦𝗧, 𝟭𝟮-𝟭𝗽𝗺 𝗘𝗧.

It is estimated that roughly half of people with Parkinson’s will experience cognitive changes, and some of these individuals may go on to develop dementia.

In this webinar, Edinburgh University’s Professor Tilo Kunath will be joined by an expert panel to discuss the two types of dementia most closely associated with Parkinson’s: Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD) and Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB). The panel will discuss what these conditions are, how they compare, and the current research landscape.

🔗 Register to attend live here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-parkinsons-and-dementia-tickets-1996625559797?aff=JOPD

08/23/2026

Wonderful memories at WPC 2026

08/23/2026

Wonderful Memories at WPC 2026.

08/23/2026

Memorable Moments from WPC 2026

Such a pleasure to have been part of the PD Movement Lab’s opening ceremony performance, Knots and Threads! The 7th World Parkinson Congress in Phoenix was a fabulous event. Looking forward to next year!

Click the link to learn more about Anyone Can Move’s contribution, Date Night & Intimacy: Reconnecting Parkinson’s Couple & Dating Singles, a program supported by a community grant from the Parkinson's Foundation.

https://www.datenightintimacy.com/

08/23/2026

Special Moments from WPC 2026

08/22/2026

🎬 At WPC 2026, the People’s Choice Award went to Nathan Willis (USA)! 🏆

Nathan’s short film, The Red Threads, captured the hearts of the WPC community and earned the most votes in the Short Film Competition. The film connected beautifully with the theme of the 7th World Parkinson Congress and the WPC Red Thread Project.

Relive the moment Nathan was announced as the People’s Choice winner in Phoenix. 👏

Congratulations, Nathan, and thank you to everyone who shared their stories and creativity with us. Your voices help highlight the many experiences of Parkinson’s.