How John Became an Unlikely Celebrity When John Capone was first diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) at the young age of 39, he never imagined acting in a movie with A-list celebrities. The news of his diagnosis was tough to handle at first, and he quickly became overwhelmed by depression and anxiety. But this tough […]
Bryan Hill: Living with Young Onset Parkinson’s Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often thought of as an older person’s disease. But did you know that people in their 30s and 40s can also be diagnosed? It’s called Young or Early Onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD or EOPD) and to raise awareness and shed light on the perspective […]
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Yes! I want to donate in support of the American Parkinson Disease Association and its mission to provide support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest!
Our Campaign Inspires People to Look Beyond Parkinson’s Disease and See People Living Life to the Fullest To kick-off Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, APDA is launching a brand new public service announcement (PSA) that encourages viewers to look closer at Parkinson’s disease (PD). Featured nationwide on television (in English and Spanish) and in a social […]
Social Media Campaign Celebrates the Drive, Determination, and Unrelenting Spirit of People Impacted by Parkinson’s Disease as They Gain Strength and Support Through the Help of APDA. NEW YORK, NY, April 11, 2017 — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is proud to launch today a new […]
Thousands Will Walk and Fundraise to Help People with Parkinson’s Live Life to the Fullest New York, NY, April 3, 2017 – With the launch of Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, the American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) officially announces the schedule for the 2017 Optimism Walks — a nationwide movement to mobilize and inspire people to step […]
NY STATE DECLARES APRIL AS PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH American Parkinson Disease Association Works With State Assembly to Pass Resolution New York, NY, April 6, 2016 — A resolution sponsored by Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell (D-Theresa) calling on Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to declare April as Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month in New York State passed […]
The American Parkinson Disease Association Launches Campaign For Parkinson’s Awareness Month This April New York, NY, March 22, 2016 — April is Parkinson’s disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is proud to announce its brand new APDA Red Button campaign that will bring to light to how basic everyday tasks (such […]
Connecting Through Art is a creative arts program that offers people with PD the space and ability to express feelings, emotions, and daily concerns through the activity of drawing and painting. This program encourages participants to socialize virtually as they participate and share in this painting art activity. For people with Parkinson’s, participating in […]
