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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Breaking News

APDA Newsroom Breaking News

June 30, 2023

Presence Hallucinations as an Early Indicator of Cognitive Decline in Parkinson’s Disease
June 26, 2023

APDA-funding fuels new research in understanding alpha-synuclein aggregation
April 17, 2023

New Research for a Parkinson’s Biomarker
March 10, 2023

TWO DAYS OF EDUCATION & INSPIRATION
March 10, 2023

LEARNING MORE ABOUT HOW LIFSTYLE AFFECTS PD
March 10, 2023

APRIL IS PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH
March 10, 2023

TIPS FROM A SOCIAL WORKER:
March 10, 2023

“ASK THE DOCTOR” WITH DR. REBECCA GILBERT
March 10, 2023

COMMUNITY, SUPPORT & BOXING:
January 3, 2023

New Study Indicates that New Cases of Parkinson’s Disease are 50% Higher than Past Estimates

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