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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 […]

Presidential Budget Request Jeopardizes NIH Funding for PD Research

Posted on April 3, 2026April 14, 2026 by APDA

Presidential Budget Request Jeopardizes NIH Funding for Parkinson’s Research President Trump’s FY 2027 (October 1, 2026-September 30, 2027) budget request, released on April...see more 3, includes a 20% cut to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The proposed cuts jeopardize efforts to increase NIH funding for Parkinson’s disease (PD) research. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), in unison with the Michael J. Fox Foundation and the Parkinson’s Foundation, […]

Carbidopa/Levodopa and its relationship to Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12

Posted on April 1, 2026April 7, 2026 by APDA

People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) often hear about how protein can interfere with carbidopa/levodopa, but fewer realize that it...see more is also important to pay attention to Vitamin B6 and B12. Carbidopa/levodopa can interfere with Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12 processing, causing deficiencies in these vitamins. Low levels of Vitamin B6 and B12 can cause or […]

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