Let’s talk about brain donation Posted on September 17, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Let’s talk about brain donation One of the most fundamental ways for scientists to learn about Parkinson’s disease (PD) as well as other brain disorders, is by studying the brain tissue of people with these diseases. There is never too much of this extremely valuable material for research studies. While there are major strides in […] Read More
APDA ANNOUNCES $1.7 MILLION IN NEW PARKINSON’S DISEASE RESEARCH GRANTS. FUNDING ENABLES 10 RESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT IMPACTFUL RESEARCH. Posted on September 10, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert APDA announces funding for 2019-2020 grants It is that time of year – when APDA announces our research grantees for the 2019-2020 fiscal year. We are very proud of our grant recipients who each has a unique idea that will hopefully benefit the entire Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. This year APDA has awarded $1.7 million […] Read More
Is Pain a Symptom of Parkinson’s Disease? Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Pain is a common but overlooked problem in Parkinson’s disease. Pain is an often overlooked non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Studies show that between 40-80% of people with PD report pain, which is likely why it is often suggested as a topic for this blog. (Please feel free to suggest a topic for future […] Read More
Apathy and Parkinson’s Disease Posted on August 20, 2019August 22, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Apathy and Parkinson’s Disease Read Dr. Gilbert’s discussion of the relationship between apathy and Parkinson’s, a common non-motor symptom in PWP. Read More
Let’s talk about talking with Parkinson’s disease Posted on August 13, 2019August 22, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Let’s talk about talking with Parkinson’s disease Dr. Gilbert interviews Lisa Sommers, expert Parkinson’s disease Speech Language Pathologist Read More
Common Questions from Parkinson’s Caregivers Posted on August 6, 2019August 6, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Common Questions from Parkinson’s Caregivers Dr. Gilbert gives in-depth answers to common questions we’ve received from care partners of people with Parkinson’s disease. Read More
Sweating and other skin problems in people with Parkinson’s disease Posted on July 23, 2019July 24, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Sweating and other skin problems in people with Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease can cause a range of skin issues, including sweating and irritated, scaly skin. Dr. Gilbert discusses these issues and how to manage them. Read More
Weight loss and Parkinson’s disease Posted on July 16, 2019July 16, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Weight loss and Parkinson’s disease Weight loss is a common symptom of Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Gilbert will discuss the causes and consequences of weight loss and strategies to help. Read More
Educating yourself about Parkinson’s Disease Posted on July 9, 2019July 11, 2019 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Educating yourself about Parkinson’s disease Education is a life-long process. In no discipline is this more evident than in modern medicine which develops and evolves on a daily basis. Read More
Fighting Parkinson’s Disease Around the World – Highlights from the World Parkinson Congress Posted on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 by Guest Author Fighting Parkinson’s Disease Around the World – Highlights from the World Parkinson Congress APDA was in Kyoto for the 5th WPC — an international forum for dialogue on the latest scientific discoveries, medical practices, and caregiver initiatives. Read More
