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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Press Releases

APDA Newsroom Press Releases

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
February 26, 2018

Walking to End Parkinson’s Disease: American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Expands National Optimism Walk Series
October 3, 2017

APDA Provides Initial Funding To Launch The Parkinson Association Of Alabama Resource Center
August 15, 2017

APDA Awards $1.5 Million in Research Grants
May 26, 2017

APDA Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) Meets to Determine 2017-2018 Research Funding
May 16, 2017

Launches Online Parkinson’s Support for People with Parkinson’s and Care Partners
April 11, 2017

APDA LAUNCHES INNOVATIVE UNSHAKEABLE SPIRIT CAMPAIGN FOR PARKINSON’S AWARENESS MONTH THIS APRIL
March 9, 2017

American Parkinson Disease Association Unveils New Brand
March 2, 2017

APDA Launches Parkinson’s Awareness Training for First Responders

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