KEEPING IN TOUCH ONLINE Posted on September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 by Phil Franchina KEEPING IN TOUCH ONLINE Virtual events have been a great source of information and activity as we all work to adhere to various health regulations and social distancing guidelines. For APDA, keeping people with PD and their families connected, motivated, and informed has been a top priority. As a result, APDA has created many virtual […] Read More
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT APDA Posted on September 18, 2020 by Phil Franchina WHAT’S HAPPENING AT APDA Optimism Walk Update All 2020 Optimism Walks are being held virtually, and there’s one last chance for you to join us – no matter where you live! Register today for our October APDA Virtual Optimism Walk taking place on Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 am ET. You’ll join an inspiring group […] Read More
Creating A Legacy Posted on September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 by Phil Franchina Creating A Legacy If you wish to leave a legacy that will touch the lives of so many, please consider including APDA in your planned giving (i.e., your will). There are several easy ways to make an impactful gift that will not only help in the fight against PD, but could help you, your estate, […] Read More
Share Your Parkinson’s Story Posted on September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 by Phil Franchina Share Your Parkinson’s Story When it comes to Parkinson’s disease (PD) and the estimated 1 million people in the U.S. living with it, a story can make a world of difference. Your shared story helps raise awareness and can provide support to someone recently diagnosed who is perhaps unsure or afraid of what is to […] Read More
Ask the Doctor Q&A Posted on September 18, 2020 by Phil Franchina Ask the Doctor Q&A Q: I have PD. Now that the country is “opening up”, what should I do? Should I start to venture out or continue my current practices of staying at home and only going out for walks if I can safely stay six feet away from others? A: Various states are creating […] Read More
First-Ever Diversity-Focused Research Grant Among Fresh Crop of Grants Awarded by the American Parkinson Disease Association Posted on September 1, 2020 by Phil Franchina First-Ever Diversity-Focused Research Grant Among Fresh Crop of Grants Awarded by the American Parkinson Disease Association From Levodopa-induced dyskinesias to modeling Parkinson’s disease progression, $1.4 million in innovative research to be funded for 2020 – 2021 year NEW YORK, NY – September 1, 2020 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $1.4 […] Read More
APDA CENTER AT BRIGHAM AND WOMEN’S HOSPITAL REPORTS EXCITING CORRELATION BETWEEN GLUCOCEREBROSIDASE ACTIVITY AND PARKINSON’S DISEASE Posted on July 24, 2020July 24, 2020 by Phil Franchina In an exciting new study, researchers at the APDA-funded Center studied the relationship between the activity of the glucocerebrosidase (GBA) enzyme and the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD). This insight may help shed light on possible future treatments. The glucocerebrosidase (GBA) enzyme, encoded by the GBA gene, is a protein used by the body to […] Read More
New Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Technology Now Available Posted on July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 by Phil Franchina Medtronic announces introduction of Percept PC Neurostimulator with Brainsense Technology On June 26, 2020 Medtronic announced the introduction of an upgraded deep brain stimulation (DBS) system known as PerceptTM PC Neurostimulator with BrainsenseTM Technology. The technology in the new system is the first to not only deliver electrical stimulation to the brain, with the goal […] Read More
What’s Happening at APDA Posted on June 12, 2020June 25, 2020 by Phil Franchina What’s Happening at APDA A Facebook First Just as many of you have been learning how to work from home, connect virtually, and figure out new ways to get things done, APDA has been doing the same! We knew we had to find different ways to stay connected, so to get things started we hosted […] Read More
Walking Separately, but Together Posted on June 12, 2020June 25, 2020 by Phil Franchina Walking Separately, but Together The 2020 Optimism Walk season kicked-off with four virtual Optimism Walks which all took place simultaneously on May 31, 2020. After an online celebration and opening ceremony, participants in all four events walked separately, but together in solidarity for the PD community. Due to social distancing, participants were encouraged to walk […] Read More
