Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D., Author at American Parkinson Disease Association

The History of the American Parkinson Disease Association

Posted on April 11, 2025April 17, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has long been committed to providing the support, education, research, and community that...see more helps everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) live life to the fullest – a legacy that dates back to APDA’s founding in 1961, when a young woman named Sophia Esposito Maestrone sought to honor the memory […]

Early signs of Parkinson’s disease

Posted on March 18, 2025March 19, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

In the beginning….The first symptoms of Parkinson’s disease Dr. Gilbert discusses the common first symptoms of Parkinson’s disease

Women & PD Research Progress: Catching Up with APDA Researcher Dr. Roberta Marongiu

Posted on March 4, 2025March 4, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Advancing Parkinson’s Disease Research: APDA’s Commitment to Innovation The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is committed to furthering Parkinson’s...see more disease (PD) research and proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on the discovery of the cause(s) and finding the cure(s) for PD. Our Centers for Advanced Research, along with a variety of […]

Parkinson’s Disease and the Loss of Independence: Coping Strategies & Support

Posted on February 18, 2025February 19, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Navigating Independence with Parkinson’s Disease As a progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder, Parkinson’s disease (PD) comes hand in hand with...see more an increasing loss of independence as the disease advances, resulting in a gradual loss of independence. This is often difficult to navigate and can sometimes contribute further to the depression and anxiety that many people experience […]

Can exercise slow down Parkinson’s progression? The SPARX3 trial investigates

Posted on February 4, 2025January 31, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The SPARX3 Research Trial Investigates How Exercise Helps Parkinson’s People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are constantly being told, by...see more family, friends, doctors and the APDA community, that exercise is a vital part of any Parkinson’s treatment plan and is essential to functioning at your best with PD. To support this claim, there are many clinical […]

Tracking the Impact: 2024 APDA-funded Parkinson’s Research

Posted on January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

APDA proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on the discovery of the cause(s) and...see more finding the cure(s) for Parkinson’s disease (PD). APDA is committed to scientific research and has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs related to Parkinson’s disease, investing more than $62 million in research since […]

Creativity in People with Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on January 7, 2025January 6, 2025 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The benefits of artistic activities for people with Parkinson’s Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complicated and long-term condition that...see more often impacts both physical and mental health. Traditional medical and surgical treatments are not always enough to help people with PD live life to the fullest, and creative activities – from visual arts and music to […]

The complicated world of genetic testing for Parkinson’s disease

Posted on December 17, 2024December 18, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert describes the complicated world of genetic testing for Parkinson’s...see more disease

Get to Know the APDA Centers for Advanced Research

Posted on December 4, 2024December 4, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Inside APDA: Chapters, Centers, and Groundbreaking Research The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide network dedicated to...see more fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by PD live life to the fullest. APDA Chapters and Information & Referral Centers offer a wide […]

Questions About Vision & Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on November 19, 2024November 19, 2024 by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Exploring Vision Changes in Parkinson’s Disease Insights from Dr. Gilbert Hosts with Dr. Janet Rucker Vision changes are a...see more common but often under-discussed non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease. These changes can include eye movement problems, dry eyes, visual hallucinations, and more. On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, we spoke with Dr. Janet Rucker, […]

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