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New Public Service Announcement Celebrates the Resilience and Optimism of the PD Community

Posted on May 7, 2026May 7, 2026 by APDA

This spring, APDA launched a new...see more public service announcement (PSA) celebrating the resilience, strength, and optimism of people with PD, encouraging them to keep doing the things they love — even if they have to do them differently. Produced in English and […]

APDA Advocacy Alert

Posted on May 7, 2026May 22, 2026 by APDA

APDA served as co-hosts for the 2026 Parkinson’s Policy Forum, held in March in Washington, D.C....see more Together with the Michael J. Fox Foundation, the Parkinson’s Foundation, and the PMD Alliance, we convened more than 300 people living with PD, care partners, and care providers from 49 states and Washington, D.C. who came […]

“Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert

Posted on May 7, 2026May 15, 2026 by APDA

Q. I cannot sleep due to tremors in my right arm and...see more my big toe curling inwards involuntarily. What can I do about this? A. When people have difficulty at night, sometimes it is because their medication has worn off. If this is the case for you, talk […]

American Parkinson Disease Association Launches One-of-a-Kind Card Game to Help People with Parkinson’s Build Intimacy and Connection

Posted on May 6, 2026May 5, 2026 by APDA

ParkinSex: The...see more Game – Free Card Game Now Available NEW YORK, NY, MAY 6, 2026 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has launched a one-of-a-kind resource for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD): ParkinSex: The Game. This […]

Victory for state control over banning paraquat

Posted on May 1, 2026May 1, 2026 by APDA

Yesterday, the House voted 280-142 to an amendment in the Farm Bill,...see more ensuring states continue to have the right to decide how best to protect their residents from toxic herbicides including one that has been linked to Parkinson’s disease (PD). Studies have shown that people exposed to paraquat […]

Cooking for people with swallowing difficulties

Posted on April 28, 2026April 28, 2026 by APDA

How food prep and cooking techniques can make eating safer Swallowing difficulties, also known as dysphagia, can unfortunately develop...see more as Parkinson’s disease (PD) advances. These challenges can make eating stressful, reduce enjoyment of meals, and increase the risk of choking, dehydration, and aspiration pneumonia. Fortunately, taking proactive steps with food preparation and cooking techniques can […]

American Parkinson Disease Association Welcomes Three Distinguished Leaders to National Board of Directors

Posted on April 22, 2026April 22, 2026 by APDA

New board members bring creative vision,...see more healthcare expertise, and lived experience to advance APDA’s mission NEW YORK, NY, APRIL 22, 2026 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is proud to announce the appointment of three accomplished leaders to its National Board […]

FDA’s New Warning: Link of Carbidopa/Levodopa to Vitamin B6 Deficiency and Seizures

Posted on April 16, 2026April 16, 2026 by APDA

On March 20, 2026, the U.S. Food...see more and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety warning that requires products containing carbidopa/levodopa to carry new labeling which warns about the potential for Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency. The warning guides physicians and other health care professionals […]

The Future of Parkinson’s Care: Inside Washington University’s APDA Center for Advanced Research

Posted on April 14, 2026April 20, 2026 by APDA

Parkinson’s research happening at Washington University’s APDA Center for Advanced Research The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is proud...see more to support nine Centers for Advanced Research which, along with a variety of funded grants and fellowships, are the backbone of our research program. At the Centers, some of the most compelling Parkinson’s disease (PD) research is underway […]

American Parkinson Disease Association Kicks Off 2026 Optimism Walk Series

Posted on April 14, 2026April 14, 2026 by APDA

Across the country, local communities will come together for...see more awareness, inspiration, and support. NEW YORK, NEW YORK, APRIL 14, 2026 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is pleased to announce the schedule for the 2026 APDA Optimism Walk series – a nationwide movement to […]

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