New Parkinson’s Medication on the Horizon The development of potential new medications for Parkinson’s disease (PD) medications remains very active, with multiple new medications in various stages of research development that are aiming to treat and slow down PD. In past blogs, we have reviewed the various mechanisms of action that are being studied to […]
Is it a Parkinson’s symptom or a symptom of aging? As people age, they encounter new symptoms which may interfere with quality of life. The same is true for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The tricky thing is that there are many similar symptoms between the two causes! Often people with PD are left wondering: […]
The Expanding Role of Technology Within Healthcare for Parkinson’s Disease Computers, smartphones, video — technology has become much more accessible and user-friendly and plays a big role in our everyday lives, from the ways we keep in touch to the ways we watch tv to the cars we drive (just to name a few). But […]
TCE and Parkinson’s disease risk Like most chronic diseases, the chance of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD) is due to an accumulation of both genetic and environmental risk factors. Researchers are working to identify as many of these risk factors as possible as well as to understand what causes a person to develop Parkinson’s. For many […]
Exploring Parkinson’s Disease’s Impact on Sex and Intimacy On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, I spoke with Dr. Regina Koepp, a clinical psychologist with expertise on sex, intimacy, and Parkinson’s disease (PD). We covered a lot of ground during the broadcast and answered questions from the audience. It was a very informative […]
APDA RESEARCH: EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY APDA is committed to funding research that advances our understanding of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and improves the lives of those affected by it. Two current APDA-funded researchers are exploring innovative technologies that may help people with PD tackle gait and balance issues, among other challenging symptoms. Dr. James Liao, from the […]
PARKINSON’S DISEASE AND DIET: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW A common concern among those with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the role of nutrition — foods and supplements — in the management of their disease. In order to live life to the fullest, it is important to know how particular foods and supplements interact with PD […]
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO CELEBRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNITY & CONNECTION DURING PARKINSON’SDISEASE AWARENESS MONTH APDA Connects & Supports the Parkinson’s Community in April and Year-Round. With a PD Diagnosis Every 6 Minutes, Awareness is Needed Now More than Ever NEW YORK, NY, March 27, 2023 — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and […]
Strengthening Brain Health Through Cognitive Exercise Cognitive exercise plays a key role in supporting brain health for people living with Parkinson’s disease in Missouri. Regular mental stimulation may help support memory, thinking, and overall cognitive function. Just like physical fitness, there’s no single “right” way to exercise your brain. The key is to stay mentally […]
LEARNING MORE ABOUT HOW LIFSTYLE AFFECTS PD Are you or a loved one living with PD? Are you curious to know how lifestyle habits can impact your journey with the disease? Below, we share insight into two health-related topics — sleep and probiotics — and how they interact with PD. Sleep & PD: How Are […]
