American Parkinson Disease Association

What is Parkinson’s
What is Parkinson’s Disease?

This section will help you understand the basics of Parkinson’s disease, how it affects the brain, its symptoms and ongoing research.
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Living with Parkinson’s
Living with Parkinson’s Disease

Once you are diagnosed with PD, your focus should be on improving your symptoms and maintaining an active and positive lifestyle. This section covers ways to manage symptoms like engaging in regular exercise, eating healthy, exploring medication and treatment options, and assembling your health care team.

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Resources & Events
Parkinson’s Resource Library

Browse our extensive library of Parkinson’s resources. Watch webinars, download our latest publications, and read articles — all filterable by the topic you would like to learn more about.

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Research
Research

We are committed to scientific research and have been a funding partner in many major Parkinson’s disease scientific breakthroughs, investing more than $65 million in research since 1961. Read about what we fund and explore opportunities for funding.
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APDA Newsroom

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Breaking News

November 19, 2025

Understanding PSP in Light of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Diagnosis
November 13, 2025

Funding Bill Includes Increased Commitment to Veterans with Parkinson’s and Extends Medicare Telehealth Benefits
November 6, 2025

Texas Makes History With $3 Billion Investment in Brain Health
September 9, 2025

Today is the Parkinson’s National Day of Action – Get Involved!

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APDA in the News

December 1, 2025
WPC official podcast with special guest Leslie A. Chambers
APDA President & CEO Leslie A. Chambers talks about her reflections on past WPC events, the benefits and importance of WPC, APDA’s organizational priorities and impactful resources, and so much more.
November 18, 2025
Q & A with Sharon’s son, George – Podcast Episode 305: Conversation with Leslie A. Chambers
APDA’s President and CEO, Leslie A. Chambers, talks about PD awareness, research, the many ways APDA can help, and so much more in a discussion with George Ackerman.
September 10, 2025
APDA pledges $4M for Parkinson’s research, up 55% from 2024
Article about the exciting research projects APDA is funding for the 2025-2026 year and a significant increase in research funding.
August 6, 2025
Understanding Parkinson’s: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Impact on Families
Dr. Rebecca Gilbert was a special guest on The Spark. During the conversation she spoke about the basics of Parkinson’s disease, the early signs and symptoms to look out for, the impact of PD on families, and more.

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