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AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO CELEBRATE THE POWER OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY DURING PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

Posted on March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 by Phil Franchina

APDA Helps the Parkinson’s Community Live Better Together in April and Year-Round.With a PD Diagnosis Every 6 Minutes, Awareness...see more is Needed Now More than Ever. NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 12, 2024 — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) will commemorate the month by raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease […]

THE POWER OF PERSISTENCE: FRANK’S STORY

Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 by Phil Franchina

Frank began to experience his first symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) two decades...see more ago. Only 39 years old at the time and in good physical shape, he dismissed it as nothing to worry about. But over time, more symptoms started to appear. “I realized this was something I could […]

“ASK THE DOCTOR” WITH DR. REBECCA GILBERT

Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 by Phil Franchina

Q: I have trouble with my body temperature. I will be freezing,...see more yet my wife doesn’t even feel cool. Is this due to my Parkinson’s disease? A: Yes, poor temperature regulation can be a non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our bodies are programmed to keep our internal […]

TOP TIPS FOR CARE PARTNERS

Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 by Phil Franchina

1. Expect the Unpredictable PD is a progressive illness, meaning that the symptoms may...see more worsen over time. However, this progression doesn’t always happen in a predictable way. Educating yourself about the disease can help you be aware of what may come, but you should also know that unexpected changes may […]

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT APDA

Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 by Phil Franchina

APDA launches new Resource Library! If you’re looking for PD information, you can now find...see more everything you need in one convenient place. No matter what PD topic you want to learn about, simply use the filters to find everything APDA has to offer – from videos to blog posts to printed […]

UNLOCKING STRENGTH WITHIN: ADDRESSING THE EMOTIONAL SIDE OF PD

Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 by Phil Franchina

When living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), it is common to...see more focus on the physical symptoms of the disease. But it is important to know that life with PD can also present a unique set of emotional, cognitive, and social challenges that need care and attention too. […]

INNOVATIVE GRANT HELPS RESEARCHERS EXPLORE NEW HORIZONS

Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 by Phil Franchina

APDA recently hosted the Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Roundtable virtual program...see more to highlight the exciting work we’ve been funding in this area. We know that PD affects people of all ethnicities, ancestries, and geographies, yet for many years, research efforts failed to reflect that. Unfortunately, many clinical […]

A new device dramatically improves freezing of gait in an individual with PD

Posted on January 16, 2024January 17, 2024 by Phil Franchina

Freezing of gait (FOG) is an abnormal gait pattern that can accompany Parkinson’s disease (PD) as well as other parkinsonian...see more disorders in which there are sudden, short, and temporary episodes of an inability to move the feet forward despite the intention to walk. These episodes can significantly interfere in daily life and can result in falls. Treatments […]

Spinal Cord Stimulation as Potential Treatment for Gait Issues

Posted on November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by Phil Franchina

Gait impairment can be a significant challenge as Parkinson’s disease (PD) advances, with balance problems, frequent falls, and freezing...see more of gait impeding quality of life. Often these challenges do not respond to increased amounts of PD medication or deep brain stimulation (DBS). In recent years, electrical stimulation of the spinal cord has been a research […]

A GLOBAL GATHERING OF INSPIRATION, INNOVATION AND COMMUNITY

Posted on October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 by Phil Franchina

This summer, APDA participated in the 6th World Parkinson Congress (WPC)...see more in Barcelona, Spain. We are thankful for the incredible connections we made, the inspiring conversations we had, the compelling presentations we attended, and so much more! WPC is geared toward both people with PD and medical […]

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AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO CELEBRATE THE POWER OF A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY DURING PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

THE POWER OF PERSISTENCE: FRANK’S STORY

“ASK THE DOCTOR” WITH DR. REBECCA GILBERT

TOP TIPS FOR CARE PARTNERS

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT APDA

UNLOCKING STRENGTH WITHIN: ADDRESSING THE EMOTIONAL SIDE OF PD

INNOVATIVE GRANT HELPS RESEARCHERS EXPLORE NEW HORIZONS

A new device dramatically improves freezing of gait in an individual with PD

Spinal Cord Stimulation as Potential Treatment for Gait Issues

A GLOBAL GATHERING OF INSPIRATION, INNOVATION AND COMMUNITY

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