• Why Symptoms Happen

• Comprehensive Parkinson's Symptoms Guide (PDF)

• Parkinson’s Symptoms Explained

• What Happens After Diagnosis

• Why Medication Timing Matters

• Daily Life Challenges

• Understanding Progression

• Caregiver Survival Guide

• Autonomic Body Regulation—Blood pressure, digestion, temperature, bladder changes

• Cognitive Symptoms—Processing speed, memory, focus, mental fatigue

• Daily Life Impact-Symptoms— fatigue, speech changes, swallowing, daily functioning

• Fluctuating Symptoms—Symptoms that change throughout the day or between doses

• Medication-Related Symptoms—Dyskinesia, wearing off, side effects, fluctuations

• Mood & Behavior—Anxiety, depression, apathy, emotional changes

• Movement Symptoms—Stiffness, slowed movement, balance problems

• Sensory Perceptual Symptoms—Vision changes, hallucinations, smell

• Sleep Disorders—Insomnia, REM sleep behavior, daytime sleepiness

Practical Symptom Guides

• View Full Guide (Cognitive Issues & Thinking Changes)

• View Full Guide (Types of Parkinson's)

• Dystonia VS Dyskinesia (PDF)

• Home Safety & Fall Prevention (PDF)

• Swallowing & Eating Issues (PDF)

• Freezing of Gait (PDF)

Planning & Daily Tools

• Start Here Guide (PDF)

• Daily Journal & Notes (PDF)

• Rebuilding After Diagnosis (PDF)

Quick Access Tools

• Emergency Communication Card (Print & Carry)

Use in emergency situations to quickly communicate Parkinson's needs to medical staff.

Track Your Parkinson's Symptoms
(Apps & Tools That Help)

Track your Symptoms

Tools that help you understand what your body is doing—and explain it to your doctor.

Parkinson’s symptoms don’t stay the same all day.
They change hour to hour, day to day, and medication to medication.Most people don’t realize how much is happening until they start tracking it.

Tracking helps you:
• See patterns (like OFF times, sleep issues, anxiety spikes)
• Understand how medication timing affects you
• Show your neurologist what’s actually happening between visitsYou don’t have to track perfectly.
You just need to track consistently enough to see patterns.

Recommended Apps

APDA Symptom Tracker

Simple, free, and designed specifically for Parkinson’s.
• Track symptoms, medications, and daily notes
• Create reports you can bring to appointments
• Easy to use if you don’t want something complicated

StrivePD

More advanced tracking with optional smartwatch integration.
• Tracks medication timing and symptom changes
• Can detect tremor and movement patterns (Apple Watch)
• Helpful if you want more detailed data

MyTherapy

Best for medication reminders + simple tracking.
• Medication alerts so doses aren’t missed
• Symptom tracking with daily logs
• Generates monthly reports

PD Buddy

Combines tracking with daily routines and support.
• Tracks symptoms and daily habits
• Includes community support features
• Good for people who want structure + connection

What Most People Don't Tell You About Apps

No app is perfect.Some are:
• Too complicated when you’re already overwhelmed
• Focused more on movement than non-motor symptoms
• Easy to start… but hard to keep up with dailyIf an app feels like too much, it’s not the right tool for you.

Tracking is not about being perfect.It’s about being able to say:
• “This happens every afternoon.”
• “This started after my medication change.”
• “This is why I can’t function at certain times.”That kind of clarity can change how seriously symptoms are taken.

Prefer something simple?You don’t need an app.A notebook, printed tracker, or even your phone notes can work just as well.

• Fillable Patient Tracker (PDF)