APDA Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Roundtable

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects people of all ethnicities, ancestries, and geographies, yet for many years, research efforts have not...see more reflected that heterogeneity. Clinical trials have not included people from the varied backgrounds that we see within the PD population and most research topics have not factored in the diversity of the PD community. This has […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Ask the Doctor Anything

In this session, APDA’s Chief Mission Officer Dr. Gilbert shared her expertise on all aspects of Parkinson’s disease, answering...see more audience questions throughout the program concerning: Diagnosis Managing symptoms Medications Surgery Navigating the holidays Travel And anything else that you are wondering about! Watch the broadcast now on APDA’s YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe […]

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Unlocking Strength Within – Shedding Light on the Shadows: Understanding Depression in Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Unlocking Strength Within, special guest Dr. Natalie Diaz shared her expertise on managing depression and...see more answered audience questions live. Depression is a common symptom of PD and in this episode of Unlocking Strength Within, we learned helpful cognitive-behavioral therapy skills for reframing thoughts and addressing faulty cognitive thought patterns.  Watch the […]

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Sigamos moviéndonos con la APDA: Comprendiendo el PT y mantenerse motivado para moverse

En esta sesión de Sigamos moviéndonos, nuestro invitado especial Carlos Rehbein compartió excelentes herramientas para comenzar a hacer ejercicio...see more y cómo mantener ese impulso y respondió las preguntas de la audiencia en vivo. El ejercicio es importante para las personas con EP, ¡pero puede resultar difícil mantenerse motivado! En este episodio, aprendimos cómo se diferencia […]

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Unlocking Strength Within: Navigating Relationships with PD

In this session of Unlocking Strength Within, Sheila Moore, LCSW shared her expertise on managing interpersonal relationships and answered...see more audience questions live. The Unlocking Strength Within series explores important emotional and psychological aspects of living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), including navigating relationships, understanding and managing depression, coping with apathy, and more. Our expert speakers will […]

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Thriving Through OT: Home Safety & Parkinson’s Diseasee

In this session of Thriving Through Occupational Therapy, special guest Amanda Landsbaum, MS, OTR/L shared her expertise on occupational...see more therapy and answered audience questions live. This episode focused on home safety for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their families.  Watch the broadcast now on APDA’s YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe to the […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Blood Pressure Control, Autonomic Dysfunction, & Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Jose-Alberto Palma discussed blood pressure and autonomic dysfunction and...see more answered audience questions live. The autonomic nervous system includes the nerves located throughout the body that control automatic body functions. Due to dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system, many people with PD experience difficulties with blood […]

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