Planning for Advanced Parkinson’s Disease Itโs hard to think about the tough stuff. The what ifs, the worst-case scenarios, the unknowns. For most, if not all people with Parkinsonโs disease (PD), the condition is progressive, which means that it gets worse with time. However, for many of you, the worsening is gradual, maybe even imperceptible […]
Repurposed medications to treat Parkinsonโs Disease Repurposing medications is a process by which medications already approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for one reason are tested and shown to work for another purpose. One great example of this is the use of Amantadine for Parkinsonโs disease (PD). Amantadine was first approved for the […]
Interview with ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen Bill Rasmussen, Founder of the sports cable network ESPN, revealed this past summer that he was diagnosed with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) in 2014 at the age of 81. Since his announcement, he has been determined to spread his dual message of awareness and optimism. Recently, he sat down with […]
Why should I go to a Parkinsonโs disease support group? Support groups play a vital role in the lives of many people with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) and APDA plays a vital role in providing access to support groups around the country. In general terms, a support group is a collection of participants who meet on […]
Research Progress: APDA-funded research at the International Congress of Parkinsonโs Disease and Movement Disorders I just returned from the International Congress of Parkinsonโs Disease and Movement Disorders (MDS) that took place Sept 22-Sept 26, 2019 in Nice, France. The meeting attracts scientists and clinicians from around the world who work in the field of Parkinsonโs disease […]
Mucuna pruriens โ a natural remedy for Parkinsonโs disease? You may have heard about Mucuna pruriens (MP) as a natural remedy for Parkinsonโs disease (PD) and are curious about whether this is something that you should try. I will dedicate the blog today to a discussion of MP โ what it is and what its […]
Letโs talk about brain donation One of the most fundamental ways for scientists to learn about Parkinsonโs 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 […]
APDA announces funding for 2019-2020 grants It is that time of year โ 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 Parkinsonโs disease (PD) community. This year APDA has awarded $1.7 million […]
Pain is a common but overlooked problem in Parkinsonโs disease. Pain is an often overlooked non-motor symptom of Parkinsonโs 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 Dr. Gilbertโs discussion of the relationship between apathy and Parkinsonโs, a common non-motor symptom in PWP.
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