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Parkinson’s Before Diagnosis: Early Warning Signs

Posted on July 7, 2026July 12, 2026 by APDA

Smart Patients Blog Series 1 of 5: Dr. Gilbert Discusses Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s Some early symptoms of Parkinson’s...see more disease (PD) can begin many years before the classic motor symptoms (slowness, stiffness, tremor) ever appear. Symptoms such as sleep disturbances, loss of smell, constipation, and mood changes can emerge years before a formal PD diagnosis. […]

American Parkinson Disease Association Announces New Training Course for Mental Health Practitioners

Posted on July 7, 2026July 7, 2026 by APDA

Free five-part course will provide valuable insights...see more into the mental and emotional experiences of people with Parkinson’s and offers a CE credit for each session. NEW YORK, NY, JULY 7, 2026 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) will soon launch a free […]

Progress is Underway: Recap of the First Advisory Council Meeting

Posted on June 30, 2026June 30, 2026 by APDA

Progress is underway! The inaugural Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research,...see more Care, and Services (ACPRCS) meeting took place on June 29, 2026 — an important step forward in the national effort to prevent, diagnose, treat, and ultimately cure Parkinson’s disease and related disorders. During this first meeting, Parkinson’s disease Congressional champions, […]

The Impacts of APDA Investments in PD Research

Posted on June 26, 2026June 26, 2026 by APDA

A Closer Look at APDA’s Unique Research Funding Presented at the World Parkinson Congress in 2026 The World Parkinson...see more Congress (WPC) is an international conference that takes place every three years and brings together researchers, clinicians, people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), care partners, and PD advocates to share information on the science of PD as […]

Federal Paraquat Ban Legislation Introduced

Posted on June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by APDA

Today, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Paraquat Prevention...see more Act, federal legislation aimed at banning the use of paraquat, a widely used pesticide linked in studies to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. The legislation represents an urgent step to protect farm workers, rural communities, […]

Make your voice heard: Deadline June 22!

Posted on June 15, 2026June 16, 2026 by APDA

Act fast to submit a public comment prior to the inaugural meeting for the newly established Advisory Council on...see more Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services! The meeting will be held on June 29 (and you can attend virtually), but the last day to submit a public comment is June 22. Your voice matters, so please consider […]

A Turning Point for Parkinson’s: Why the June 29 Advisory Council Meeting Matters

Posted on June 15, 2026June 15, 2026 by APDA

On June 29, 2026, the newly...see more established Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services will hold its inaugural meeting, a major step in implementing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act. As the first formal gathering of the federal body charged […]

Glaucoma and Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on May 28, 2026May 29, 2026 by APDA

Glaucoma is a very common eye condition that affects people as they age. Today, we will delve into this...see more condition and its association with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and PD medications. What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye condition that damages the optic nerve. Aqueous humor is the fluid located within the eye. Your eye is […]

Breaking News! Vermont Becomes First State to Pass Paraquat Ban

Posted on May 14, 2026July 9, 2026 by APDA

APDA applauds Vermont lawmakers for passing first-in-the-nation legislation to...see more phase out and ultimately ban paraquat, a highly toxic herbicide that has been linked in numerous scientific studies to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease. The bill is headed to the governor’s desk. For the Parkinson’s […]

Light Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on May 14, 2026May 14, 2026 by APDA

Learn about the effectiveness of Light Therapy for treating Parkinson’s In clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease (PD), light therapy,...see more or the use of light as a treatment for PD symptoms, shows the most promise for sleep disorders, but has varied success for other motor and non-motor symptoms of PD. Light therapy encompasses a broad category […]

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