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

October 12, 2016

Leslie Chambers, President & Ceo Of APDA To Be Honored By Umass Amherst School Of Public Health And Health Sciences
August 3, 2016

APDA Awards $1.6 Million in Research Grants. Prestigious Cotzias Fellowship Awarded
July 6, 2016

APDA And The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation announce Grant Funding To Cultivate Future Scientific Leaders
June 8, 2016

University of Pittsburgh Researchers Find Key to Parkinson’s Disease Neurodegeneration
May 26, 2016

The American Parkinson Disease Association Scientific Advisory Meets To Determine 2016-2017 Research Funding
April 6, 2016

Ny State Declares April As Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month
March 22, 2016

The American Parkinson Disease Association Launches Campaign For Parkinson’s Awareness Month This April
February 29, 2016

Parkinson’s Disease: Spotlight on Clinical Trials
February 24, 2016

Nationwide Movement To Help End Parkinson Disease
February 3, 2016

American Parkinson Disease Association Announces New Chairman And Honors Past Leaders

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