The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), the country’s largest grassroots organization serving 1.5 million Americans with Parkinson’s disease (PD),...see more elected Fred Greene of Dallas, a retired corporate executive and journalist, chairman during its annual meeting, Jan. 12, in New York. Rhode Island-based financial planner, Athol Cochrane, and David G. Standaert, MD, PhD, chairman of neurology […]

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The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) mourns the passing of Mr. Joel M....see more Gerstel, its former President and CEO who passionately served the organization and the Parkinson’s community as a national board member and then as its Chief Staff leader for over 30 years. Mr. Gerstel was born and […]

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Human interaction is one of the essential components of well-being. It is not...see more unusual, however, for young people with Parkinson’s disease to begin limiting their personal or professional activities in order to hide symptoms like tremor and slurred or slow speech from friends and co-workers. It may seem easier […]

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When you are married or involved in a committed relationship, Parkinson’s disease is something...see more that happens to both of you. Having Parkinson’s can change the dynamics of the relationship, the family, and both partner’s career roles and responsibilities. In addition to the movement symptoms associated with Parkinson’s, non-motor symptoms such as […]

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