FROM STIGMA TO SUPPORT: RETHINKING MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PD COMMUNITY Tremors, rigidity, and mobility issues are commonly associated with Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, beneath the visible symptoms are many non-motor symptoms that are not always outwardly noticeable. One of these quieter yet equally important aspects of this disease are the mental health challenges that […]
How many people have Parkinson’s disease? You may have heard the statistic that there are approximately one million people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) living in the US. That means approximately 1 out of every 336 people are living with PD. That number has increased in past decades and will continue to increase. With a new […]
Every Friday, APDA Missouri Chapter sends out the New You Can Use email. This email is full of great Parkinson’s Disease articles and information which we are sharing below. You can click on the issue of News You Can Use to get the full email. News You Can Use 5/23/25Nighttime PD IssuesEmergency Preparedness When Living […]
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT APDA Join us for an Optimism Walk! We’ve got a fantastic fall schedule of APDA Optimism Walks and would love for you to come walk with us! Every Optimism Walk is an incredible day of community, inspiration, and family-friendly fun, all directly supporting APDA’s mission. Whether you start a team, register on […]
Every Friday, APDA Iowa Chapter sends out the New You Can Use email. This email is full of great Parkinson’s Disease articles and information which we are sharing below. You can click on the issue of News You Can Use to get the full email. Notice that sometimes there is a new link for some […]
Understanding what factors may worsen Parkinson’s symptoms Many people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience variation in their motor symptoms (e.g. tremor, stiffness, slowness, trouble walking, balance difficulties) throughout the day and from one day and the next. This variability is often related to medication dosing, and you and your doctor may focus on adjusting the […]
Meet Denise and Bernard Coley, Leaders in the Black Parkinson’s Community You’ve seen us put a spotlight on APDA-funded researchers as well as interesting and inspiring people living with PD, and today we are excited to introduce you to Denise and Bernard Coley – two special people who are extraordinary advocates for the PD community […]
Insights from Dr. Ihtsham Ul Haq and Tom Liodice on APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts Deep brain stimulation (DBS) and focused ultrasound (FUS) are two medical procedures that may be considered for certain people with PD to help alleviate symptoms. On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke with Dr. Ihtsham Ul Haq, a movement […]
APDA Helps the Parkinson’s Community Live Better Together in April and Year-Round.With a PD Diagnosis Every 6 Minutes, Awareness is Needed Now More than Ever. NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 12, 2024 — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) will commemorate the month by raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease […]
Fostering Relationships in Your Life Chronic illnesses like Parkinson’s affect people with the disease and those who care about them: parents, siblings, partners, children, friends and co-workers. Recognizing that Parkinson’s disease can stress relationships in unexpected ways and being willing to discuss noticeable relationship changes with one another can allow relationships to become stronger and […]
