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    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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    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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    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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APDA Newsroom Press Releases
  • May 22, 2014

    The Rhode Island Community Welcomes back Bob & Becky Preston as their 8–month boating odyssey “Optimism Can Take You Anywhere Tour” comes to an end.

  • April 24, 2014

    Dr. Allan Perel, Chief of Neurology at RUMC, and Leslie Chambers, President and CEO of APDA, to lead lecture on April 28, 2014

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About APDA

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $313 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD and ultimately put an end to this disease.

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