The theme of this year’s awareness month is #KnowMorePD. As such, the Parkinson’s Foundation is seeking not only to raise awareness of the disease, but of all the resources the organization offers to help make lives better for people with Parkinson’s and their families, particularly during uncertain times.
Parkinson’s Awareness Week and Parkinson’s Awareness Day also fall in April during the Awareness Month.
Parkinson’s Awareness Day is held on 11th April 2021.
Parkinson’s Awareness Week kick starts on World Parkinson’s Day- Sunday 11th April 2021 and ends on Saturday 17th April.
As there is no cure for Parkinson’s, this is an annual opportunity to raise awareness and much needed funds to support people living with the condition, to improve quality of life and to ensure that people live better for longer.
This year, the theme is Mental Health in Parkinson’s and on World Parkinson’s Day Parkinson’s Care and Support UK will be launching the first ever Parkinson’s Mental Health Support Hub , exclusively for people affected by Parkinson’s. Up to 50% of people with Parkinson’s will suffer from Anxiety or Depression at some point during their illness.
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