The Parkinson's Foundation has headquarters in Miami and New York City, in addition to 17 chapters throughout the United States.

[6][7] In 1965, Parkinson's Foundation funding led to the establishment of the Columbia University Medical Center's basic science laboratories in the William Black Building.

[20] The study also found that increasing physical activity to at least 2.5 hours a week can slow decline in quality of life.

A Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence is a medical center with a specialized team of neurologists, movement disorder specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, mental health professionals and others who are up to date on the latest Parkinson's medications, therapies and research.

[26] Each center is required to meet care, professional training, community education and outreach criteria.

[31] Stanley Fahn Junior Faculty Awards provide funding to early career scientists to further their Parkinson's disease research.

[32] Conference Awards support the gathering of experts working to address unsolved clinical or basic science problems relevant to Parkinson's disease.

[34] The Melvin Yahr Early Career Award in Movement Disorders Research supports neurologists after residency.

The council was created in 2006 and is composed of people with Parkinson's disease and caregivers who serve as advisors to the foundation.

[47] The virtual educational and wellness program hosts weekly online events that provide at-home resources to Parkinson's patients and caregivers.

[52] The walk has raised over $40 million to advance Parkinson's disease research and improve care.

[54] Individuals plan their own events or participate in endurance races to raise funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease.

[55] Revolution is an annual indoor cycling event that raises funds to generate awareness and advance the mission of the Parkinson's Foundation.

[57] The cycling event has raised over $565,000 to advance Parkinson's disease research and improve care.

[6] In January 2020, the Parkinson's Foundation partnered with Zelira Therapeutics to study the benefits of medical cannabis in PD patients.

[65] Veterans who develop Parkinson's disease can be associated with exposure to Agent Orange or other herbicides during military service.