Parkinson’s disease

One Veteran’s journey from farmer to the frontlines of Vietnam, a man who chose his path to ensure he served where his heart led him even with Parkinson’s.

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research findings on a tinnitus treatment, blood pressure control and Parkinson's disease.

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances on a potential new liver cancer treatment, Parkinson’s disease treatment and dementia.

This week, VA’s Office of Research and Development published three News Briefs highlighting research advances in how writing caring letters combats loneliness, Parkinson's disease and asthma medication.

For a group of Veterans at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System, Parkinson’s care includes a regular check-in to see what they’ve built with Legos.

Drumming music therapy session helps Veterans with PD “reconnect” their brains with their bodies as the disease makes everyday tasks more difficult.

A Vietnam Veteran, who is also a chaplain, describes his life before and after Parkinson’s Disease. He's grateful to VA for his personalized care.

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month. More than 110,000 Veterans [...]

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s in the U.S. One million Americans live with Parkinson’s today — and of those approximately 110,000 Veterans with PD receive Parkinson’s treatment through VA.

Houston VA surgeons successfully complete VA’s first use of ROSA, a minimally invasive robotic device, on an Army Veteran from Oklahoma.

VA North Texas treats some 20,000 patients each year for related issues in its Positive Airway Program (PAP) for sleep disorders.

As a caregiver or someone in a Veteran’s support system, you may notice your loved one having difficulty chewing or swallowing certain food items. Although there are suggestions your VA Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will make, we often pair up with Speech Therapy for a comprehensive team approach.