Economic Burden of Parkinson’s
A new study finds the economic burden of Parkinson's is double previous estimates. The results of a study released today show the total cost of Parkinson’s in the United States is $52 billion a year. [...]
Mental health benefits of being outdoors
Mother Nature’s outdoor playground is the perfect anecdote for a blue mood, so why not head or outside for some fresh air? Have you ever noticed the joyful expressions on people’s faces on that first [...]
Our Impact: Living Better With Parkinson’s
Watch our Shake It Till We Make It video to learn more about the impact of our programs. BGF provides proven tools to improve the well-being of people with Parkinson's. At our eighth annual Shake [...]
BGF shoots & scores at annual gala
Brian Grant Foundation’s annual Shake It Till We Make It gala brought Parkinson’s biggest supporters under one roof to put the “fun” in fundraising. “Nobody told me I wasn’t supposed to start a foundation in [...]
Move of the Month: Functional Training
May's Move of the Month focuses on functional training to improve your ability to everyday activities. Everyday activities, like standing up from a chair or turning to move, can become difficult when you have Parkinson's. [...]
Fashion Trends for Parkinson’s
Getting dressed can be difficult when you’re dealing with Parkinson’s symptoms. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the latest fashion trends. We sat down with wardrobe brander and image consultant Brandon Gaston to get [...]