Wearable Devices for Parkinson’s Disease: The Future Is Here
APDA’s Symptom Tracker App is included in this article about advancements in technology and wearable devices for PD.
Food as Medicine: Diet’s Role in Parkinson’s Disease
Article about the connection between overall diet and certain dietary elements and Parkinson’s disease. APDA’s Dr. Rebecca Gilbert weighs in.
Is Parkinson’s Disease Hereditary?
Family history plays a role in a small percentage of PD diagnoses, but environmental factors and age also heighten the risk. APDA’s Dr. Rebecca Gilbert weighs in on the topic.
Rethinking the stages of Parkinson’s disease
Dr. Rebecca Gilbert weighs in on the current stages of Parkinson’s and a new way to approach the phases of PD that looks beyond motor symptoms.
APDA awards $2.6M to support Parkinson’s research projects
Article about the upcoming research projects APDA is funding for the 2024-2025 year.
Podcast: Q & A with Sharon’s Son, George – Episode 61: Conversation with Rosa Peña
Rosa Peña, APDA’s Vice President of Programs & Services, talks about the psychosocial aspects of life with Parkinson’s disease.
A hopeful step for Parkinson’s patients
Editorial piece about the passage of the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act, which includes commentary from APDA’s president and CEO, Leslie A. Chambers.
Spotlight on education, research for Parkinson’s Awareness Month
This round-up of PD Awareness Month activities highlights APDA’s “Living Better Together” campaign and April events and activities.
Parkinson’s Disease: Advances in Diagnosis and Treatment
APDA’s Dr. Rebecca Gilbert comments on several recent developments in the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
What Is Parkinson’s Disease?
A great awareness piece about Parkinson’s disease that promotes the importance of exercise, including personal perspectives from people living with PD and expert commentary from Dr. Rebecca Gilbert.