Why should I go to a Parkinson’s disease support group? Support groups play a vital role in the lives of many people with Parkinson’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 Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders I just returned from the International Congress of Parkinson’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 Parkinson’s disease […]
Mucuna pruriens – a natural remedy for Parkinson’s disease? You may have heard about Mucuna pruriens (MP) as a natural remedy for Parkinson’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 – what it is and what its […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Dr. Gilbert’s discussion of the relationship between apathy and Parkinson’s, a common non-motor symptom in PWP.
Dr. Gilbert interviews Lisa Sommers, expert Parkinson’s disease Speech Language Pathologist
Dr. Gilbert gives in-depth answers to common questions we’ve received from care partners of 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.
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