Cognitive Rehabilitation for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Cognitive Changes are Common in Parkinson’s Cognitive difficulties are a common non-motor symptom in Parkinson’s disease (PD) and can...see more affect many facets of everyday life. Executive function, or the ability to plan and organize multi-step activities can specifically be affected in PD. Visuo-spatial skills, which allow a person to navigate in three dimensions, estimating distances […]

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Predicting the Progression of Parkinson’s Disease

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What factors can predict Parkinson’s disease progression? People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) reasonably want to know how their disease...see more will progress over time. Unfortunately, it is very hard to predict how any individual person’s PD will evolve, and neurologists often refrain from answering these questions. The Hoehn and Yahr Scale: Uses and Setbacks To quantify […]

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Parkinson’s Disease & the Gut

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Dr. Gilbert Answers Questions About Parkinson’s Disease and Gastrointestinal Issues On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts,...see more I spoke with Dr. Ali Keshavarzian, a gastroenterologist with expertise on Parkinson’s disease and the gut. We covered a lot of ground and during the broadcast and answered questions from the audience. Further Reading: Learn about […]

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Parkinson’s Disease Advice From Those Who Have “Been There”

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts episode features advice on how to live with Parkinson’s On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr....see more Gilbert Hosts, I was joined by four exceptional people with Parkinson’s disease who shared their personal experiences with PD and answered your questions live. Collectively, they have been living with Parkinson’s for more than 60 years. […]

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APDA-Funded Parkinson’s Research Successes: 2022 Update

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APDA-funded Parkinson’s Research Successes: 2022 Update Since 1961, APDA has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs...see more and has awarded nearly $55 million in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research grants to date. APDA funds individual research grants and fellowships to scientists performing innovative PD research.

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The Future of Parkinson’s Disease Treatments – What’s New?

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New Parkinson’s Disease Treatments in the Pipeline The pipeline for new Parkinson’s disease (PD) medications is very crowded, with...see more multiple new medications in various stages of research development that are targeting neuroprotection, as well as motor and non-motor symptoms. In several past blogs we have reviewed many strategies currently being tested for PD, which you […]

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What I wish I knew when I was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Wisdom & Advice from People Living with Parkinson’s Disease  The voice of our Parkinson’s disease (PD) community is vibrant...see more and full of excellent advice. And we know that hearing from those who have “been there” can be particularly helpful. For this article, we specifically consulted those who have more than a decade of experience with PD […]

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Handwriting & Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Writing Big: Parkinson’s Disease & Handwriting For today’s topic, we enlisted the expertise of Andie Hill, an Occupational Therapy...see more student at the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota. Recently, she has worked with APDA’s Northwest Chapter, helping people with PD manage various symptoms of PD and improve their quality of life, including issues with […]

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Five Myths About Levodopa

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Levodopa and Parkinson’s Disease When prescribed, levodopa is extremely effective in treating the motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD)...see more and is embraced by many with PD. Many individuals see using Levodopa as a vital ingredient in maintaining movement and quality of life. It is the most prescribed medication for PD and has been the mainstay […]

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Meet Dr. Abby Olsen, an APDA-Funded Researcher Studying Parkinson’s Genes in Glial “Helper” Cells

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Q&A with Dr. Abby Olsen on Glial Cells in Parkinson’s Disease Treatment A conversation about genes in glial helper...see more cells (and fruit flies!) Our A Closer Look blog is designed to educate, inform, and inspire you through a variety of topics and insights about Parkinson’s disease (PD). One way we do that is through our Interview with APDA […]

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