Upcoming Events
Thank you to all who supported the APDA 2022 Northern Connecticut Optimism Walk on May 7, 2022. Please visit our Walk Website for more updates. Additional photos are available on the APDACT Facebook Page.
Branford Road Race Benefiting Charities
Over the years, Branford Road Race has proudly donated thousands of dollars to local non-profits and community organizations. We are proud to announce that the American Parkinson Disease Association Connecticut Chapter has been chosen again this year as one of the event charities.
The Branford Road Race takes place every year on Father’s Day and this year’s date is June 19, 2022.
Click here for more information about the event.
To support APDA Connecticut as one of their charities, click here.
Thank you to all who made generous donations to our Chapter!
$978 was raised to assist those living with Parkinson’s disease!
A Special “Thank you” to Ray Figlewski and Allyson Kinney!
Ong Music Studio APDA Connecticut Fundraiser Concert
Very talented students performed at this special piano recital! Thank you for your
generous support! Raised $2,350!
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APDA Connecticut Educational Webinar Series
Missed any of the APDA Connecticut Educational Webinars???
No worries, you can view them online!
- January 2021 – Updates in Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Leon Meytin
- February 2021 – Understanding the Role of Inflammation in Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Duarte Machado
- March 2021 – Understanding Non-Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Michelle Lavallee Dagostine
- August 2021 – Heredofamilial Parkinson’s Disease and Targeted Therapies with Dr. Joy Antonelle De Marcaida
- October 2021 – Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Marisa Moro De Casillas
- December 2021 – Psychosocial Strategies Over the Holidays with Jennifer Lambert, LCSW
Parkinson’s Disease and REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Yale Study
For information, please contact our Research Coordinator, Camalene Chrysostoum, at
(203) 785-2285 or camalene.chrysostoum@yale.edu
Better Hearing & Speech Month
SPEAK OUT! is an effective program that combines education, individual, and
group voice therapy. This program is offered “FREE” by Sacred Heart University!
Please contact Cristina M. Pino, M.A., CCC-SLP at: pinoc5@sacredheart.edu or (203) 416-3950.