Limited Expressions: Facial Masking and Parkinson’s Disease

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Small and Restricted Facial Movements in Parkinson’s Disease Small, limited, constricted, constrained, slow – these words describe the movements...see more and overall functioning of many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). In PD, steps are often short, posture can be stooped, voice volume can be low, and handwriting can become small. These symptoms are part of the […]

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AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (APDA) KICKS-OFF 2023 NATIONAL OPTIMISM WALK SERIES

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AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (APDA) KICKS-OFF2023 NATIONAL OPTIMISM WALK SERIES Coast to Coast Thousands Band Together to Help People...see more withParkinson’s Live Life to the Fullest NEW YORK, NY, March 28, 2023 – The American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) officially announces the 2023 schedule for the APDA Optimism Walks — a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire […]

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AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO CELEBRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY & CONNECTION DURING PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

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AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO CELEBRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY & CONNECTION DURING PARKINSON’SDISEASE AWARENESS MONTH APDA Connects &...see more Supports the Parkinson’s Community in April and Year-Round. With a PD Diagnosis Every 6 Minutes, Awareness is Needed Now More than Ever NEW YORK, NY, March 27, 2023 — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and […]

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TWO DAYS OF EDUCATION & INSPIRATION

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With more than 3,000 registrants, 25+ speakers, and 20 different sessions, the two-day...see more APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference was an important opportunity to bring the PD community together. Designed to educate, empower, and engage attendees, the conference offered an exciting line-up of healthcare experts, personal stories, and energizing activities. Highlights […]

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TIPS FROM A SOCIAL WORKER:

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How Can Social Workers Help? Social Workers serve as advocates, navigators, counselors, advisors, facilitators,...see more and champions, whose objective is to help improve the quality of life of every person they serve. They are highly-trained professionals with a Master of Social Work degree and required to be professionally licensed in the […]

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