Parkinson's Awareness Month

This April, take action and help make a difference.

Parkinson’s is currently the fastest-growing neurological condition in the world^1,2,3, yet it is too often misunderstood. By increasing awareness, we can challenge perceptions, advocate for better care, and support groundbreaking research. Together, we can create a future where those living with Parkinson’s and their care partners have the tools, support, and hope they need to thrive.

April 11 is Parkinson’s Awareness Day.

This is a moment to pause, reflect and shine a spotlight on the realities of living with Parkinson’s. It’s an important day to be seen and heard.

But Parkinson’s doesn’t exist for just one day.

For more than 120,000 Canadians living with Parkinson’s, the challenges don’t pause on April 11. Awareness can’t be confined to a single date on the calendar. April 11 is a powerful catalyst, but meaningful change happens when we continue the conversation, push for better access to care, and work together to remove barriers every day.

References

1. Dorsey, E. R., Sherer, T., Okun, M. S., & Bloem, B. R. (2018). The Emerging Evidence of the Parkinson Pandemic. Journal of Parkinson’s disease, 8(s1), S3–S8. https://doi.org/10.3233/JPD-181474
2. World Health Organization. (2022). Launch of WHO’s Parkinson disease technical brief. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/news/item/14-06-2022-launchof-who-s-parkinson-disease-technical-brief
3. World Health Organization. (2023). Parkinson disease. Retrieved from https://www.who.i

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