As all of you know very well, Parkinsonโs disease (PD) is a complex disorder that affects so many parts of a personโs life. In order for physicians to fully understand the impact the disease has on people with PD, it is not enough to learn the science and medicine of the condition. But how is […]
Q&A with APDA research grant recipients Since 1961, APDA has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs and has awarded more than $62 million in research grants to date. APDA funds individual research grants and fellowships to scientists performing innovative Parkinsonโs disease (PD) research. Grants are awarded through a competitive application process and […]
Boxing and Parkinsonโs Disease We know without a doubt that exercise is important for people with Parkinsonโs disease (PD).ย Various types of exercise and movement can help people improve their balance, strength, mobility,ย flexibility, endurance and walking ability. Studies also reveal that exercise can help improve cognition, depression, fatigue, and sleep. We have discussed exercise in […]
Latest Research on COVID-19 & Parkinsonโs disease UPDATE: This post (originallyย published in June) has been updated with the latest information available. We will continue to keep this post up-to-date as new information develops. As citizens of the world, we all continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. And as members of the Parkinsonโs disease (PD) […]
Today I will address the potential link between Parkinsonโs disease and a common neurologic condition called peripheral neuropathy. This topic was submitted via the Suggest a Topic portal. I am grateful for your suggestions so please continue to let us know what youโd like to learn more about! In order to understand what peripheral neuropathy […]
Every year the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) holds a conference and every year APDA is there, learning about the newest research and sharing our resources with the wider PD community. The MDS Congress is the preeminent gathering of medical professionals from around the world who are dedicated to Parkinsonโs disease (PD) and […]
Atypical parkinsonian syndromes Progressive Supranuclear Palsy and Corticobasal Degeneration As part of our Planning for the What Ifs series, today we expand the definition of advanced Parkinsonโs disease (PD) by discussing atypical parkinsonian syndromes (APS), neurodegenerative disorders that are related to PD. Our guest author, Dr. Pravin Khemani, a Movement disorders neurologist at Swedish Medical […]
New, Innovative Parkinsonโs disease Research Being Funded by APDA For people impacted by Parkinsonโs disease (PD) the search for answers โ the causes, a cure, better treatments โ may seem elusive, too slow, frustrating. But all of us at APDA will not give up our pursuit, and rather than be deterred, we are inspired, energized […]
What does it mean to be a Parksinonโs disease care partner? Being a care partner for someone with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) is a whirlwind of challenges, responsibilities, setbacks and victories. It is a very difficult, but potentially very rewarding role. Knowing that many of you reading this are trying to navigate the complexities of being […]
Planning for the What-Ifs, Part Five: Sleep Disorders & Advanced Parkinson’s Disease ย Today we continueย Parkinsonโs Disease: Planning for the What-Ifs,ย a special series of posts to address both motor and non-motor issues of people with advanced Parkinsonโs disease (PD). We are defining advanced PD as those who are no longer independent in their activities of daily […]
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