What types of exercise are best for people with Parkinson’s disease? Posted on July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert In last week’s blog, we addressed the reasons why it is vital for people with Parkinson’s disease to exercise, including (but not limited to) improving particular motor and non-motor symptoms such as impaired balance, gait disorders, depression, and cognition. Today, we will tackle another important question – what types of exercise are most beneficial to […] Read More
Why exercise is critical for people with Parkinson’s disease Posted on July 20, 2021July 25, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The Benefits of Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease Your family and friends are constantly encouraging you to exercise. Your doctors tell you that exercise is a vital component of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatment. APDA programming includes exercise programs as a way for people with PD to gain control over their disease. But is exercise worth all […] Read More
Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease: Tips and Tricks Posted on July 6, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert How to treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms with occupational therapy Parkinson’s disease (PD) can introduce all types of challenges into your daily life, including those that interfere with simple activities that you used to take for granted – such as eating, writing, and using a cell phone. Sometimes medication changes can help you move more easily, […] Read More
A Post-COVID World With Parkinson’s Disease Posted on June 29, 2021July 30, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Since March 2020, we have been navigating the strange COVID-19 reality, a reality that kept shifting and continues to keep shifting. The impact of COVID-19 affected every part of our lives. First and foremost, it changed how we interacted with friends and family, but also changed how we shopped, how we exercised, how we gathered, […] Read More
How Parkinson’s Disease Researchers Get Funding for Their Work Posted on June 22, 2021June 18, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Learn more about how Parkinson’s research grant proposals are created, from inception to submission to APDA Every May, APDA’s Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) meets to choose the research grants that APDA will fund in the upcoming fiscal year. APDA’s SAB is comprised of highly successful scientists with a broad range of backgrounds and expertise in […] Read More
Impaired Balance and Falls in People with Parkinson’s Disease Posted on June 8, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Balance Impairment and Falls in Parkinson’s Disease One of the most challenging symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) that fundamentally affects quality of life is balance impairment that can lead to falls. Falls are one of the major causes of emergency room visits and hospitalizations for people with PD, so finding ways to prevent as many […] Read More
Preventing the Accumulation of alpha-synuclein: An Interview with ADPA Researcher, Dr. April Darling Posted on June 1, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Meet Dr. April Darling, an APDA-funded researcher studying methods to reduce alpha-synuclein in the brains of people with Parkinson’s disease. Our A Closer Look blog is designed to educate, inform, and inspire you through a variety of topics and insights about Parkinson’s disease (PD). One way we do that is through our Interview with APDA Researchers series, as a […] Read More
Practical Tips on Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease from our PD Community Posted on May 25, 2021May 21, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Improve your Routine with Helpful Advice & Tips from People with PD & Care Partners Last month, I hosted Dr. Joseph Friedman, a movement disorders neurologist and the Medical Director of the APDA Rhode Island Chapter and Information & Referral Center, for a conversation about small changes in your routine that can have a big […] Read More
APDA-funded Breakthroughs in Parkinson’s Research Posted on May 11, 2021May 20, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The year 2021 marks the 60th Anniversary of APDA, which was founded in 1961. This milestone has given us the chance to look back at our accomplishments over the past 60 years and reflect on what we have achieved – and also what we have yet to achieve. One of the key pillars of APDA’s mission […] Read More
The Effects of the MIND and Mediterranean Diets on Parkinson’s Disease Posted on May 4, 2021May 25, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert New research into the best diets for Parkinson’s disease reveals the Mediterranean and MIND diets may be associated with later-age of onset of PD There are not many aspects of life that a person feels are under his or her control – especially if that person happens to have Parkinson’s disease (PD). But diet – […] Read More
