New Research for a Parkinson’s Biomarker Posted on April 17, 2023November 5, 2024 by Phil Franchina Exciting Parkinson’s disease (PD) news was announced last week, based on a newly...see more published medical research study. The article reported on the results of using an established test on cerebral spinal fluid to detect abnormal alpha-synuclein as a way of confirming the diagnosis of PD and even diagnosing PD […] Read More
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (APDA) KICKS-OFF 2023 NATIONAL OPTIMISM WALK SERIES Posted on March 29, 2023April 4, 2023 by Phil Franchina 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 […] Read More
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO CELEBRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY & CONNECTION DURING PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH Posted on March 29, 2023April 4, 2023 by Phil Franchina 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 […] Read More
TWO DAYS OF EDUCATION & INSPIRATION Posted on March 10, 2023July 13, 2023 by Phil Franchina 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 […] Read More
LEARNING MORE ABOUT HOW LIFSTYLE AFFECTS PD Posted on March 10, 2023July 13, 2023 by Phil Franchina Are you or a loved one living with PD? Are you curious...see more to know how lifestyle habits can impact your journey with the disease? Below, we share insight into two health-related topics — sleep and probiotics — and how they interact with PD. Sleep & PD: How Are […] Read More
APRIL IS PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH Posted on March 10, 2023July 13, 2023 by Phil Franchina Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month is the perfect time to show your support...see more for the PD community. Let’s come together and raise awareness for this disease as we continue to share hope and strength with everyone living with PD and their loved ones. Read our tips below on how […] Read More
TIPS FROM A SOCIAL WORKER: Posted on March 10, 2023July 13, 2023 by Phil Franchina 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 […] Read More
“ASK THE DOCTOR” WITH DR. REBECCA GILBERT Posted on March 10, 2023July 13, 2023 by Phil Franchina Q: My husband was just told that he may have Parkinson’s disease...see more — where do we go from here? A: A diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be overwhelming but with the right information and medical care, your husband will hopefully be able to continue living his best […] Read More
COMMUNITY, SUPPORT & BOXING: Posted on March 10, 2023July 13, 2023 by Phil Franchina One couple’s recipe for PD success After experiencing rigidness and fatigue, Lynda was diagnosed with...see more Parkinson’s disease (PD) at the age of 54. Like many people in her position, she was in denial at first. Fortunately, her husband of 22 years, Michael, was not only there to be her solid support […] Read More
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION BRINGS TOP EXPERTS & PD COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR FREE TWO-DAY VIRTUAL EVENTDESIGNED TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER & ENGAGE Posted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 by Phil Franchina More than 1,700 already registered!Two days of education and inspiration, 25 speakers, live Q&A sessions, and more! February 15-16,...see more 2023 NEW YORK, NY – January 30, 2023 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is hosting a very special two-day free virtual conference for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their care partners on February 15 […] Read More
