American Parkinson Disease Association

What is Parkinson’s
What is Parkinson’s Disease?

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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Living with Parkinson’s
Living with Parkinson’s Disease

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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Resources & Events
Parkinson’s Resource Library

Browse our extensive library of Parkinson’s resources. Watch webinars, download our latest publications, and read articles — all filterable by the topic you would like to learn more about.

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Research
Research

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. Learn More
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APDA Newsroom

Welcome to the APDA Newsroom

Breaking News

April 3, 2026

Presidential Budget Request Jeopardizes NIH Funding for PD Research
March 27, 2026

New Report Reveals $82.2 Billion Economic Burden of Parkinson’s in the U.S.
March 17, 2026

Japan Approves First Stem-Cell Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
March 6, 2026

Bipartisan HEALTHY BRAINS Act Introduced to Combat Rising Neurodegenerative Disease Crisis

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APDA in the News

January 15, 2026
Parkinson’s advocates urge implementation of new federal plan
Article about how APDA, along with other leading PD organizations, is urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to move forward with implementation of the National Parkinson’s Project.
December 1, 2025
WPC official podcast with special guest Leslie A. Chambers
APDA President & CEO Leslie A. Chambers talks about her reflections on past WPC events, the benefits and importance of WPC, APDA’s organizational priorities and impactful resources, and so much more.
November 18, 2025
Q & A with Sharon’s son, George – Podcast Episode 305: Conversation with Leslie A. Chambers
APDA’s President and CEO, Leslie A. Chambers, talks about PD awareness, research, the many ways APDA can help, and so much more in a discussion with George Ackerman.
September 10, 2025
APDA pledges $4M for Parkinson’s research, up 55% from 2024
Article about the exciting research projects APDA is funding for the 2025-2026 year and a significant increase in research funding.

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