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

August 1, 2024

Healthy Brains Act Takes Aim at Environmental Causes of Parkinson’s and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases
July 3, 2024

Historic News for the PD Community
June 21, 2024

Understanding levodopa-induced dyskinesias: APDA-funded research published
June 4, 2024

How alpha-synuclein affects brain cell communication: APDA-funded research published
May 30, 2024

A Tribute to Dr. Mahlon DeLong
May 24, 2024

The Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act has passed through both Houses of Congress!
April 5, 2024

Could drugs like Ozempic help people with Parkinson’s disease?
April 1, 2024

Skin Biopsy Update: The latest news re: efficacy and usefulness in Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, now and in the future
January 16, 2024

A new device dramatically improves freezing of gait in an individual with PD
November 7, 2023

Spinal Cord Stimulation as Potential Treatment for Gait Issues

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