Q: I have trouble with my body temperature. I will be freezing,...see more yet my wife doesn’t even feel cool. Is this due to my Parkinson’s disease? A:  Yes, poor temperature regulation can be a non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our bodies are programmed to keep our internal […]

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1. Expect the Unpredictable PD is a progressive illness, meaning that the symptoms may...see more worsen over time. However, this progression doesn’t always happen in a predictable way. Educating yourself about the disease can help you be aware of what may come, but you should also know that unexpected changes may […]

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APDA launches new Resource Library! If you’re looking for PD information, you can now find...see more everything you need in one convenient place. No matter what PD topic you want to learn about, simply use the filters to find everything APDA has to offer – from videos to blog posts to printed […]

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When living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), it is common to...see more focus on the physical symptoms of the disease. But it is important to know that life with PD can also present a unique set of emotional, cognitive, and social challenges that need care and attention too. […]

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APDA recently hosted the Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Roundtable virtual program...see more to highlight the exciting work we’ve been funding in this area. We know that PD affects people of all ethnicities, ancestries, and geographies, yet for many years, research efforts failed to reflect that. Unfortunately, many clinical […]

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This summer, APDA participated in the 6th World Parkinson Congress (WPC)...see more in Barcelona, Spain. We are thankful for the incredible connections we made, the inspiring conversations we had, the compelling presentations we attended, and so much more! WPC is geared toward both people with PD and medical […]

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The Central New Jersey Chamber of Commerce hosted a nine-hole golf tournament in...see more May to benefit APDA. Organized by the dedicated members of the Central New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, golfers enjoyed some friendly competition on the course, followed by a celebratory luncheon. APDA representatives were invited to meet […]

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Parkinson’s disease can make it difficult for partners to maintain a healthy relationship, especially...see more when it comes to intimacy. Symptoms of PD can affect the well-being of your relationship, and a couple may grow apart physically and emotionally because of it. Although sexual intimacy can be challenging for many people […]

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Tools for daily success Join us for our brand-new three-part web series, Thriving Through Occupational...see more Therapy, where we explore the world of occupational therapy (OT) and the many ways it can benefit people living with PD. Hosted by trained OT experts, we share practical knowledge and provide tips and tricks to […]

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Q: Can travel affect PD symptoms? A:  Yes, in several ways. First,...see more travel can be exhausting, especially when dealing with time changes — and that fatigue can make PD symptoms seem worse. In addition, timing of medication doses can be difficult to manage when you’re changing time zones […]

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