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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 […]

APDA Applauds Seating of the National Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by APDA

APDA Applauds Seating of the National Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services APDA Advocates Secure Important Spots on Council with...see more Appointment of Cathi Ann Thomas, MS, RN, CNRN and David G. Standaert, MD, PhD The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced the appointment of members to the National Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services. Established under […]

APDA Applauds Seating of the National Parkinson’s Plan Advisory Council

Posted on April 10, 2026April 10, 2026 by APDA

APDA Applauds Seating of the National Parkinson’s PlanAdvisory Council APDA Advocates Secure Important Spots on Council with Appointment of...see more Cathi Ann Thomas, MS, RN, CNRN and David G. Standaert, MD, PhD NEW YORK, NY, April 10, 2026 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) applauds the announcement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human […]

Leading Parkinson’s Organizations Urge Congress to Preserve Progress and Strengthen Parkinson’s Research Funding at the National Institutes of Health

Posted on April 3, 2026April 4, 2026 by APDA

Leading Parkinson’s Organizations Urge Congress to Preserve Progress and Strengthen Parkinson’s Research Funding at the National Institutes of Health...see more NEW YORK, NY, April 3, 2026 — As Congress reviews the President’s federal budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2027, the three leading national Parkinson’s advocacy organizations — on behalf of the 1.2 million Americans living with Parkinson’s […]

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