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
STAY SUPPORTED AND CONNECTED FROM ANYWHERE Posted on May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert STAY SUPPORTED AND CONNECTED FROM ANYWHERE EXPLORE OUR ONLINE RESOURCES In the face of mobility challenges, it continues to remain crucial for our PD community to find opportunities for physical, social and emotional engagement. If the COVID-19 pandemic taught us anything, it’s that there are so many ways to connect and engage with others, even […] Read More
EXERCISING SAFELY AT HOME: HOW TO STAY MOVING IN A VIRTUAL WORLD Posted on April 29, 2021April 29, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert HOW TO STAY MOVING in a virtual world The COVID-19 pandemic has been such a significant fixture in our lives over the past year and upended many aspects of our regular routines. Thankfully now that vaccination is becoming more prevalent, people are slowly resuming some of their pre-pandemic activities. One silver lining of the pandemic […] Read More
Highlights from the 2021 AAN Annual Meeting Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert The Latest in Parkinson’s Research from AAN 2021 The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) is the preeminent professional association for neurologists in the US dedicated to supporting and improving the profession of neurology. Every year, AAN holds an annual conference at which new data on all aspects of neurology, including Parkinson’s disease (PD), is presented. […] Read More
Telemedicine & Parkinson’s Disease Posted on April 23, 2021April 29, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert TELEMEDICINE & PARKINSON’S DISEASE Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, health care providers across the country started offering telemedicine as a method of receiving care in order to ensure the safety of the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community and medical staff. Telemedicine has many advantages for the PD community beyond just alleviating the pandemic-related safety concerns, and […] Read More
APDA’s Grassroots Network: APDA Chapters Posted on April 13, 2021 by Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Get to know the American Parkinson Disease Association Chapters American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network serving the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. This network is comprised of APDA Chapters and APDA Information & Referral (I&R) Centers across the country, through which we provide critical resources, programs and services to people living with […] Read More
