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 $62 million in research since 1961. Read about what we fund and explore opportunities for funding.
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Ways to Give
Ways to Give

We invite you to partner with APDA to provide much needed support that can help improve the quality of life for the 1,000,000+ individuals living with Parkinson’s disease in the US.

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Rhode Island

APDA Rhode Island APDA Rhode Island Chapter

APDA Rhode Island Chapter

About the APDA Rhode Island Chapter

Chapter Staff and Board of Directors

Michelle Mach

Fundraising Events Manager
Email Michelle
401-439-8435

Bill Patjane

Regional Director
Email Bill

Medical Director

Joseph H. Friedman, MD

Information and Referral Center

Laurie Ann Oliveira

Board of Directors

Executive Officers

Joseph Golomboski, President
Cristian Dersidan, Treasurer

Directors

Sandi MacLeod
Jeff Sullivan
Tai Sodipo
Chelsea Guay Rozen

Bev Brindle
Alicia Golombiski
Bill Staby
Lucas Davis

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