I am signed up to get newsletters from many of the PD programs doing research and get updates about new medications on a fairly regular basis. Recently, a new medication was approved for use during off periods that would give a quick and short-term blast of dopamine to help smooth things until the regular dosage takes effect. This treatment was developed in part due to requests from CarePartners. We shared stories of our partners who were having such a tough time between doses and researchers listened. This is just one more way we can be support our partners by being involved in research that can make a difference for us today.

I like to read about possible new treatments, it helps keep my hopes up. So many people are working every day either for ways to figure out what causes this illness, to make life better, or to find a cure. It is encouraging to know that people care and that positive things are happening. Even the smallest of discoveries may lead to something bigger and by staying informed I feel part of the team that will one day figure this out and win the war against PD.

Click these links to check out the organizations I follow: Michael J. Fox Foundation, the Parkinson’s Foundation, the Davis Phinney Foundation, Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon and SW Washington, and the Pacific NW Parkinson’s Foundation.