Why should I go to a Parkinsonโ€™s disease support group?

Why should I go to a Parkinsonโ€™s disease support group? Support groups play a vital role in the lives of many people with Parkinsonโ€™s 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 Parkinsonโ€™s Disease and Movement Disorders

Research Progress: APDA-funded research at the International Congress of Parkinsonโ€™s Disease and Movement Disorders I just returned from the International Congress of Parkinsonโ€™s 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 Parkinsonโ€™s disease […]

Mucuna pruriens โ€“ a natural remedy for Parkinsonโ€™s disease?

Mucuna pruriens โ€“ a natural remedy for Parkinsonโ€™s disease? You may have heard about Mucuna pruriens (MP) as a natural remedy for Parkinsonโ€™s 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 […]

Letโ€™s talk about brain donation

Letโ€™s talk about brain donation One of the most fundamental ways for scientists to learn about Parkinsonโ€™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 […]

APDA ANNOUNCES $1.7 MILLION IN NEW PARKINSONโ€™S DISEASE RESEARCH GRANTS. FUNDING ENABLES 10 RESEARCHERS TO CONDUCT IMPACTFUL RESEARCH.

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 Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) community. This year APDA has awarded $1.7 million […]