Thriving Through Speech Therapy: Techniques and Strategies for Voice and Swallowing Communication and swallowing changes are a common but often overlooked part of PD – and help is available. In this episode of Thriving Through Speech Therapy, speech pathologists explore how PD affects voice, facial expression, and swallowing, and what can be done to support […]
Thriving Through Speech Therapy: Techniques and Strategies for Voice and Swallowing Communication and swallowing changes are a common but often overlooked part of PD – and help is available. In this episode of Thriving Through Speech Therapy, speech pathologists explore how PD affects voice, facial expression, and swallowing, and what can be done to support […]
Advocacy for the Parkinson’s Community Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the fastest-growing neurological disease in the world, affecting more than 1 million people in the US, with 90,000 newly diagnosed each year. Atypical parkinsonisms, though rarer and often more aggressive, share many of the same challenges and place a major burden on individuals, families, the healthcare […]
Dr. Gilbert chats with Dr. Okeanis Vaou about how climate may affect PD Living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) often means learning to adapt to changes in movement, thinking, and overall health. What many people don’t realize is that the environment, particularly temperature, humidity, and altitude—can also have a significant effect on symptoms. Recently, APDA’s Chief […]
What is Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease? When Parkinson’s disease (PD) is diagnosed between the ages of 21 and 50, it is called young onset, or early onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD). Though symptoms overlap with typical PD, younger people face unique challenges, and even some surprising advantages, in managing the disease. Who Gets Young Onset […]
Connecting Through Art (CTA) – Shoreview Tuesday, March 17Tuesday, May 5 Connecting Through Art is a supportive, creative program designed for individuals impacted by Parkinson’s disease. This class offers a welcoming space to explore creativity, self-expression, and social connection through guided art activities—no prior art experience is needed. Participants are encouraged to engage at their own […]
Hospitalization can be stressful and challenging for anyone, but for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), a hospital stay can present unique risks. It is important for patients and their loved ones to be prepared for these situations in order to mitigate issues that may arise and have a chance at the best possible outcome. […]
The benefits of artistic activities for people with Parkinson’s Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complicated and long-term condition that often impacts both physical and mental health. Traditional medical and surgical treatments are not always enough to help people with PD live life to the fullest, and creative activities – from visual arts and music to […]
Support Groups by Regions Support groups are at no cost to you and are open to people with Parkinson’s disease (PWP), including their spouses, family members and care partners. Each group is run differently. It is suggested you reach out to the contact before attending a group. Central Metro Northeast Northwest South Central Southeast Southwest […]
It has long been understood that Parkinson’s disease (PD) does not just cause movement, or motor, symptoms, but also causes a litany of non-motor symptoms with effects throughout the body. One of the organ systems that is affected is the cardiac system, encompassing the heart, as well as the major and minor blood vessels.
