Parkinson Women’s Day
April 2025
Caitlin Nagy
Pretty Dope Women
Calling ALL PD Women!
We’re in the early stages of planning a HIll Day in Washington DC and global awareness day for Women living with Parkinsons during Parkinson’s Awareness Month this coming April 2025—and we want YOU to be part of the team! This is your chance to help shape an event that amplifies the voices of women with Parkinson’s Disease and advocates for better research, representation, and care.
Why This Matters
Women with Parkinson’s face unique challenges—from the effects of hormonal changes to underrepresentation in research and healthcare. This is our opportunity to stand together, raise our voices, and demand change for ourselves and future generations.
Get Involved
We’re currently gathering names of those interested in helping organize and participate in this historic event. By signing up below, you’ll be part of the conversation to schedule the most suitable date in April and start planning this powerful march.
Jennifer Sullivan
The Wiggles Project
Parkinson's Disease is
the fastest-growing
neurological disorder
worldwide…
We are treated with meds that have NOT been tested on women.
PD Women are treated with medications considered the 'gold standard,' yet its not been tested on female patients. This oversight in clinical research highlights a critical gap in our approach to treatment.
Dismissed Symptoms
(aka Medical Gaslighting)
PD Women are treated with medications considered the 'gold standard,' yet its not been tested on female patients. This oversight in clinical research highlights a critical gap in our approach to treatment.
Visible & Physical Symptoms in PD Women
Women with Parkinson’s often experience more intense motor symptoms than men. This includes dominant tremors, increased facial masking, restless leg syndrome, and incontinence. Each symptom not only challenges mobility but also impacts daily independence.
Hidden & Psychological Symptoms in PD Women
Beyond the tremors, women with Parkinson’s battle severe non-motor symptoms. Anxiety, depression, disrupted sleep, chronic fatigue, and persistent pain deeply affect our quality of life. These symptoms require as much attention as the physical ones.
Hormonal Fluctuations, means our PD medication is less effective.
Women with Parkinson’s often experience more intense motor symptoms than men. This includes dominant tremors, increased facial masking, restless leg syndrome, and incontinence. Each symptom not only challenges mobility but also impacts daily independence.
