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Hope in Progress: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $1.975 Million in New Funding

Posted on September 7, 2023September 7, 2023 by Phil Franchina

From understanding levodopa induced dyskinesias to exploring environmental risk factors of PD, APDA-funded researchers pursue cutting-edge studies NEW YORK,...see more NY, September 7, 2023 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $1.975 million to support innovative Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for the 2023-2024 funding year. The funded research projects will delve into key […]

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION LAUNCHES PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COURSE TO EDUCATE ABOUT ADVANCED PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Posted on August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 by Phil Franchina

Specialized online course trains home health aides, nursing home staff, andvisiting nurses how to manage progressing symptoms and better...see more care for peoplewith advanced Parkinson’s disease NEW YORK, NY, July 31, 2023 – Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder and although the rate of progression varies significantly from person to person, progression itself is […]

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (APDA) KICKS-OFF 2023 NATIONAL OPTIMISM WALK SERIES

Posted on March 29, 2023April 4, 2023 by Phil Franchina

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (APDA) KICKS-OFF2023 NATIONAL OPTIMISM WALK SERIES Coast to Coast Thousands Band Together to Help People...see more withParkinson’s Live Life to the Fullest NEW YORK, NY, March 28, 2023 – The American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) officially announces the 2023 schedule for the APDA Optimism Walks — a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire […]

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO CELEBRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY & CONNECTION DURING PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH

Posted on March 29, 2023April 4, 2023 by Phil Franchina

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO CELEBRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY & CONNECTION DURING PARKINSON’SDISEASE AWARENESS MONTH APDA Connects &...see more Supports the Parkinson’s Community in April and Year-Round. With a PD Diagnosis Every 6 Minutes, Awareness is Needed Now More than Ever NEW YORK, NY, March 27, 2023 — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and […]

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION BRINGS TOP EXPERTS & PD COMMUNITY TOGETHER FOR FREE TWO-DAY VIRTUAL EVENTDESIGNED TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER & ENGAGE

Posted on February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 by Phil Franchina

More than 1,700 already registered!Two days of education and inspiration, 25 speakers, live Q&A sessions, and more! February 15-16,...see more 2023 NEW YORK, NY – January 30, 2023 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is hosting a very special two-day free virtual conference for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and their care partners on February 15 […]

Hope in Progress: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $2.35 Million in New Funding

Posted on September 8, 2022September 8, 2022 by Phil Franchina

From genetic mutations to augmented reality, APDA-funded researchers delve into cutting-edge Parkinson’s research in pursuit of answers NEW...see more YORK, NY, September 8, 2022 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $2.35 million to support cutting-edge Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for the 2022-2023 funding year – an increase of more than 25 […]

American Parkinson Disease Association Expands Support to More Communities with Resources in Simplified Chinese

Posted on July 6, 2022August 1, 2022 by Phil Franchina

Two New Resources Will Enable APDA to Reach & Support More People With Parkinson’s NEW YORK, NY, July 6,...see more 2022 – The mission of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is to provide the support, education, and research to help everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) live life to the fullest. However, it is challenging […]

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION KICKS-OFF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH & CELEBRATES THE UNSHAKEABLE SPIRIT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH PD

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Phil Franchina

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION KICKS-OFFPARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH & CELEBRATES THEUNSHAKEABLE SPIRIT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH PD From Coast...see more to Coast, APDA is Connecting, Supporting & Engaging the Parkinson’s Community. Awareness is Needed Now More than Ever. NEW YORK, NY, March 28, 2022 — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson […]

Pushing for Progress: American Parkinson Disease Association Funding To Accelerate Scientists’ Pursuit for Answers

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Phil Franchina

From biomarker development to the...see more use of sono-optogenetics, $1.85 million in innovative research to be funded for 2021– 2022 year NEW YORK, NY, September 1, 2021 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $1.85 million to support cutting-edge […]

THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (APDA) ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Phil Franchina

NEW YORK, NY, March 11,...see more 2021 – At its recent annual meeting, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) announced the election of Thomas K. Penett, Esq. as Chairman of the National Board of Directors. Mr. Penett succeeds former APDA Chairman, Patrick McDermott. […]

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