Parkinson's Apps + Tools

Stay strong, stay connected.

PD Warrior

FREE / $80/yr Premium

Exercise programs designed for Parkinson's. Slows progression. Daily routines.

Best exercise.

Stop Parkinson

FREE

Tremor-detection + medication tracker. From researchers at Imperial College.

Best tracking.

Voice Analyst (Lingraphica)

FREE

Tracks voice strength + clarity over time. Catches early voice changes.

Best voice tracking.

Beats Medical

FREE / $20/mo

Walking + balance + speech therapy in app. Used by clinics.

Best therapy.

mPower (Sage Bionetworks)

FREE

Research app. Tap, voice, walking tests. Contributes to PD research.

Best for research.

Exercise programs (research-backed)

Rock Steady Boxing — non-contact boxing classes. Slows progression. Find at rocksteadyboxing.org.
LSVT BIG / LSVT LOUD — physical and speech therapy specifically for Parkinson's. Doctor referral. Often Medicare-covered.
PWR! Moves — power exercises designed for PD.
Tai chi, yoga, dance — all show benefit. Look for "Dance for PD" classes.

Helpful tech + tools

Liftware Steady spoon ($195) — counters tremor, lets you eat soup again.
Voice amplifier — soft voice is common; portable mic + speaker helps.
Big-button phone — Tremor-friendly.
Smartwatch with medication reminders — Apple Watch, Fitbit.
Magnetic shoes (BILLY Footwear, others) — no tying needed.
Weighted utensils.
Voice-controlled lights — when motor symptoms are tough.

Community + support

Michael J. Fox Foundation — research, resources, clinical trial finder.
Parkinson's Foundation — parkinson.org, 1-800-4PD-INFO. Care guides + helpline.
American Parkinson Disease Association — apdaparkinson.org, local chapters.
Davis Phinney Foundation — "Every Victory Counts" guide is free + excellent.
Local PD support groups — at hospitals, senior centers. Search by zip.

Movement is medicine

Studies consistently show: regular vigorous exercise is the single most effective non-medication treatment for Parkinson's. 30 minutes, 3-4 times a week. Anything that gets your heart rate up. Slows symptom progression measurably.