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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Ways to Give
Ways to Give

We invite you to partner with APDA to provide much needed support that can help improve the quality of life for the 1,000,000+ individuals living with Parkinson’s disease in the US.

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Breaking News

APDA Newsroom Breaking News

September 30, 2014

APDA Awards More Than 1.1 Million to Research
September 3, 2014

2013 – 2014 Grant Progress Updates
July 31, 2014

First Steps Towards a Vaccine for Parkinson’s disease
March 3, 2014

Parkinson’s Medication — Rytary
November 3, 2013

Early Detection of Parkinson’s Disease
September 3, 2013

Airborne Ranger-turned-writer Takes On a New Battle
April 22, 2013

Parkinson’s Awareness Facebook Chat
March 3, 2013

The Placebo Effect in Clinical Trials in Parkinson’s Disease
March 3, 2013

The Emotional Challenges of Children Whose Parents Have Parkinson’s Disease
March 3, 2013

Stages in Parkinson’s

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