Q: I was recently told that carbidopa/ levodopa doesn’t help tremor. Is...see more that true? A: No. Carbidopa/levodopa often helps tremor. However, in a certain percentage of people, tremors don’t respond well as other symptoms of PD such as slowness and stiffness. Movement disorder physicians measure whether medication doses […]

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As part of our 2024-2025...see more research funding, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) was proud to award Danielle Shpiner, MD, an APDA Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Grant, which is given to investigators exploring health inequities and/or differences among under-studied Parkinson’s […]

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From genetic causes of PD to the neurobiology of cognitive dysfunction, APDA-funded...see more researchers begin new work. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) recently awarded $2.6 million to support innovative Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for the 2024-2025 funding year. Exciting projects will tackle a wide range of key areas […]

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Q: My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and mild cognitive...see more impairment and his neurologist prescribed donepezil (brand name Aricept), but it says on the package insert that this medication is for Alzheimer’s disease. Should he be taking it? A:  While it is true that donepezil is […]

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Tremors, rigidity, and mobility issues are commonly associated...see more with Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, beneath the visible symptoms are many non-motor symptoms that are not always outwardly noticeable. One of these quieter yet equally important aspects of this disease are the mental health challenges that […]

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Falls Prevention Did you know that September was Falls Prevention Awareness Month? Throughout the month,...see more we raised awareness through social media, emails, and conversations with the PD community. Some common causes of falls in PD are postural instability, freezing of gait, festinating gait, orthostatic hypotension, and more. Physical therapy and medication […]

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New and improved with expanded features and updates, the APDA Symptom Tracker app version...see more 3.0 is ready to help you easily and accurately track your Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptoms and medications, and relay that important information to members of your medical team — with the ultimate goal of receiving better, […]

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It’s official: The...see more President has signed The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act into law! This is a momentous event for the PD community — and APDA is proud to have been a part of the efforts that made […]

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Join us for an Optimism Walk! We’ve got a fantastic fall schedule of APDA Optimism...see more Walks and would love for you to come walk with us! Every Optimism Walk is an incredible day of community, inspiration, and family-friendly fun, all directly supporting APDA’s mission. Whether you start a team, register on […]

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As part of the FIRST* LEGO® League program, a group of students (11–13-year-olds) from South Carolina...see more calling themselves the “Argent Agents” developed three tools out of Legos that make it easier for people with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremors to use a paint brush, pencil, or marker so they can create art. […]

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