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

April 12, 2018

APDA Updates Regarding PD Psychosis Treatment
April 9, 2018

AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES REBECCA GILBERT, MD, PhD JOINS STAFF
April 3, 2018

American Parkinson Disease Association Launches New Public Service Awareness Campaign: LOOK CLOSER
March 12, 2018

Brain Awareness Week
February 26, 2018

Walking to End Parkinson’s Disease: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Expands National Optimism Walk Series
September 13, 2017

Vincent Gattullo, former Chairman, President and CEO of APDA
August 28, 2017

EXCITING PARKINSON’S DISEASE TREATMENT NEWS
July 6, 2017

Archived Webinar: Psychiatric Manifestations of Parkinson’s Disease
April 4, 2017

Nationwide Movement to Help End Parkinson Disease: 2017 APDA Optimism Walk Series Launches to Raise Critical Funds and Awareness
March 22, 2017

Eighty-Seven Organizations Call on Congress to Protect Medicaid

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