For better treatment and research for women with Parkinson's Disease
RAISING OUR VOICES
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There are more than 10 million people worldwide diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease. How many are women? What is the average age women are diagnosed? How do women react differently to medication than men? There are no clear answers. We need answers.
And so we started the Women's Parkinson's Project to raise our voices for better treatment and research for women with Parkinson’s disease.
The Women's Parkinson's Project
A Day Without Meds Is Like A Day Without . . .
I started taking Levodopa five years ago immediately following diagnosis. Right from the start, I didn't notice a significant impact. Other PWP spoke about their on/off times and how they often watch the clock in anticipation of their next dose and with it, the intended relief. I
Our Team
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Richelle Flanagan
CO-FOUNDER
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Kat Hill
CO-FOUNDER
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Sree Sripathy
CO-FOUNDER