Parkinson’s Foundation Georgia Chapter

LGBTQ+ members of the Parkinson’s disease community are more likely to face unique challenges when seeking care and treatment.

Read on to learn how PD affects the LGBTQ+ community and explore our tips for living well:

6 Essential Tips for the LGBTQ+ Parkinson’s Community Learn how Parkinson's disease affects the LGBTQ+ community and tips for living well.

It’s International Yoga Day! 🧘There are many benefits of yoga for people living with Parkinson’s, including improved balance & breath support, increased awareness of movement, enhanced flexibility & better posture.

Check out our playlist of free, PD-friendly yoga sessions:

Yoga for Parkinson's Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

Today, we celebrate the incredible fathers and father figures in the Parkinson’s community, including those we now carry in our hearts. 🩵

Happy Father’s Day from the Parkinson’s Foundation!

Happy Juneteenth from your friends at the Parkinson’s Foundation! 🩵

Learn more about the work we are doing to remove barriers to care for all people:
Parkinson.org/Diversity

We’re excited to be recognized as one of the official charity partners for the 2026 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race! 🎉🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, Team Parkinson’s Foundation is officially FULL and ready to take on Atlanta’s most iconic 10K this July 4th. Our dedicated runners are not only training for race day—they’re raising critical funds and awareness to improve care and advance research toward a cure for Parkinson’s disease.

Read more about the charity partners making an impact through the Peachtree Road Race: https://www.ajc.com/peachtree/2026/05/peachtree-with-a-purpose-supports-track-clubs-charity-efforts-year-round/

Everyone deserves access to high-quality Parkinson’s care. Yet, people in the LGBTQ+ community disproportionately experience challenges in accessing equitable healthcare, mental health support and social services.

We're proud to be here for every person living with PD. 🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, find resources designed with the LGBTQ+ community in mind:

LGBTQ+ & Parkinson’s Those who identify with both the LGBTQ+ & Parkinson's community face unique challenges when it comes to healthcare.

This National Safety Month, check out our top tips for staying safe in the hospital with Parkinson’s disease:

Top Hospital Safety Tips It's important for all people with Parkinson’s to be aware of the risks, prepare ahead of time and know how to advocate for their needs while in the hospital.

Dr. Patel is working to make research more inclusive. 🔬

“People with Parkinson’s have high rates of mood disorders, depression and anxiety, and it’s also been shown that LGBTQ+ patients with other neurological disorders have high rates of those symptoms, so I wanted to see if LGBTQ+ people with Parkinson’s may be at a higher risk for mood disorders.”

This Pride month, learn more about her research: Parkinson.org/blog/research/meet-roshni-patel

Your Parkinson’s disease appointments are about YOU! Come ready to share what matters most to you.

Learn about taking an active role in your care: Parkinson.org/OptimizingCare

Repping Parkinson's Foundation merch is a great way to start conversations about PD in your community while ALSO supporting our mission! 🤝

Check out our online store:

Parkinson's Foundation | Official Merchandise | Bonfire Here, you can buy t-shirts, water bottles and other items to show you support for the Parkinson's Foundation. Thank you for joining us in the fi