American Parkinson Disease Association

What is Parkinson’s
What is Parkinson’s Disease?

This section will help you understand the basics of Parkinson’s disease, how it affects the brain, its symptoms and ongoing research.
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Living with Parkinson’s
Living with Parkinson’s Disease

Once you are diagnosed with PD, your focus should be on improving your symptoms and maintaining an active and positive lifestyle. This section covers ways to manage symptoms like engaging in regular exercise, eating healthy, exploring medication and treatment options, and assembling your health care team.

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Resources & Events
Parkinson’s Resource Library

Browse our extensive library of Parkinson’s resources. Watch webinars, download our latest publications, and read articles — all filterable by the topic you would like to learn more about.

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Research
Research

We are committed to scientific research and have been a funding partner in many major Parkinson’s disease scientific breakthroughs, investing more than $65 million in research since 1961. Read about what we fund and explore opportunities for funding.
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Ways to Give
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Massachusetts

APDA Massachusetts Additional Resources Caregiver Resources

Caregiver Resources

Caregiver Resources

Caregivers

Finding a Care Partner Support Group

Click here to see a list of support groups in Massachusetts

Adult Family Care

Adult Family Care
Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services
617-628-2601 x3151
Email: info@eldercare.org

Caregiver Action Network

Caregiver Action Network
1130 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20036
202-454-3970
Email: info@caregiveraction.org

Family Caregiver Alliance

Family Caregiver Alliance
180 Montgomery Street, Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94104
800-445-8106

National Family Caregiver Support Program

National Family Caregiver Support Program
Administration on Aging
Washington, D.C. 2021
202-619-0724

Well Spouse Association

Well Spouse Association
63 West Main Street, Suite H
Freehold, NJ 07728
800-838-0879

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