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    This section will help you understand the basics of Parkinson’s disease, how it affects the brain, its symptoms and ongoing research.
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    Once you are diagnosed with PD, your focus should be on improving your symptoms and maintaining an active and positive lifestyle. This section covers ways to manage symptoms like engaging in regular exercise, eating healthy, exploring medication and treatment options, and assembling your health care team.

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    We are committed to scientific research and have been a funding partner in many major Parkinson’s disease scientific breakthroughs, investing more than $65 million in research since 1961. Read about what we fund and explore opportunities for funding.
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Spotlight on the Ins and Outs of Telemedicine for Parkinsonโ€™s Disease

Featured Presenters: Chantale Branson, MD, Drew Falconer, MD

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Enfoques en la Enfermedad de Parkinson: Genรฉtica – ยฟla enfermedad de Parkinson se hereda?

Sabemos que muchas personas tienen...see more preguntas cuando se trata de la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP) y la genรฉtica, tales como “ยฟtendrรฉ EP si mi mamรก/papรก lo tuvo?”, “ยฟdebo realizarme algรบn exรกmen genรฉtico?”, “ยฟson determinadas etnias genรฉticamente mรกs propensas a tener EP?” […]

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Spotlight on Living Your Best Life: Accessing the Treatments You Need

Featured Presenters: Rebecca Gilbert, MD, PhD, Annette Kluge and Joanne...see more Ruelas, LMSW

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Conversando sobre los tratamientos para la enfermedad de Parkinson (Talking about treatments for Parkinson’s Disease)

Conversando sobre los tratamientos para la enfermedad de Parkinson (Talking About Treatments For Parkinson's Disease) Featured Presenters: Henry Paul Moore,...see more MD & George F. Dumenigo, LCSW, MSW

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Spotlight on Parkinsonโ€™s Disease: Innovations in OFF Therapy

Featured Presenter: Melita Petrossian, MD

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Spotlight on Parkinsonโ€™s Disease: Searching For Ways to Stop Disease Progression

Featured Presenter: David G. Standaert, MD, PhD

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Viviendo con la enfermedad de Parkinson: Lo que usted puede hacer ahora (Living with PD: Things You Can Do Now)

โ€œViviendo con la enfermedad de Parkinson: Lo que usted puede hacer ahora,โ€ (Living with PD: ...see more Things You Can Do Now) Featured Presenters: Rosa Pena, MSW Claudia Martinez, MD

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Spotlight on Parkinsonโ€™s Disease: Keeping Your Mind and Body Healthy

Featured Presenter: Cristina Colรณn-Semenza, PT, MPT, PhD

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Spotlight on Parkinson’s Disease: Roadmap to the Future

Spotlight on Parkinson's Disease: Roadmap to the Future Featured Presenter: Holly Shill, MD

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Spotlight on Parkinsonโ€™s Disease: Whatโ€™s New in PD Treatment

Spotlight on Parkinson's Disease: What's New in PD Treatment Featured Presenters: Marie Saint-Hilaire, MD, FRCPC and Cathi A. Thomas, MS, RN,...see more CNRN

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About APDA

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinsonโ€™s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $313 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD and ultimately put an end to this disease.

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