APDA Care Partner Connection™ is a free, eight-week virtual support program designed specifically for care partners...see more of people living with PD. Whether you’re caring for a spouse, parent, or friend, this program offers a supportive space to connect, share, and learn alongside others who understand the caregiving journey. Do you find yourself […]

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Did you know that hitting the dance floor can do more...see more than lift your spirits? It can actually benefit people living with PD. Through music and movement, dance helps improve balance, posture, coordination, and flexibility, while reducing stiffness and enhancing mobility. Learning choreography can enhance memory, improve […]

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APDA recently established a new Department of Public Policy & Advocacy. This is a vital step...see more in strengthening our voice on behalf of the PD community. We encourage you to learn more about this new area of focus by reading the press release announcement and a new blog post about our advocacy […]

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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) began not...see more in a boardroom, but in a Staten Island, NY, living room in 1961. It was there that Sophia Esposito Maestrone, seeking a way to honor her late mother, Elena Esposito, chose to create something lasting — […]

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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has awarded $4.04 million in new research...see more funding for the 2025–2026 grant cycle. This marks a 55% increase in funding over last year. We are thrilled to share this major milestone in our ongoing mission to make hope possible. This investment supports a […]

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We are deeply honored to announce a transformational bequest of more than $7 million from...see more the Estate of Dorothy Zahars, one of the largest gifts in APDA history. Dorothy and her late husband, Harry, were beloved for their kindness and generosity, and this extraordinary legacy ensures their impact will be felt […]

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, MD, PhD Q: How does a neurologist diagnose normal pressure hydrocephalus as opposed...see more to Parkinson’s disease? My doctor is not sure which one I have. A: Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is a condition that happens when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside your skull and presses on your brain, and […]

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Will we see you in Phoenix? Registration is now open for the World Parkinson Congress...see more (WPC), taking place in Phoenix, AZ in May 2026 — and we’d love to see you there! As a Double Platinum Champion Partner, APDA is excited to support this one-of-a-kind event that brings together the entire […]

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APDA recently launched its first Voices of Parkinson’s Council to...see more ensure that the perspectives and priorities of the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community are central to our work. The experiences and insights of people living with PD and their care partners help shape and enhance our programs, […]

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This past summer, APDA was proud to sponsor two exceptional undergraduate students...see more participating in the prestigious Barrow Neurological Institute Summer Undergraduate Internship Program in Phoenix, AZ. This highly competitive ten-week program immerses students in cutting-edge neurology research and provides hands-on experience in world-class laboratories. APDA’s sponsorship covers each […]

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