Parkinson’s Disease and the Loss of Independence: Coping Strategies & Support

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Navigating Independence with Parkinson’s Disease As a progressive neurodegenerative movement disorder, Parkinson’s disease (PD) comes hand in hand with...see more an increasing loss of independence as the disease advances, resulting in a gradual loss of independence. This is often difficult to navigate and can sometimes contribute further to the depression and anxiety that many people experience […]

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Can exercise slow down Parkinson’s progression? The SPARX3 trial investigates

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The SPARX3 Research Trial Investigates How Exercise Helps Parkinson’s People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are constantly being told, by...see more family, friends, doctors and the APDA community, that exercise is a vital part of any Parkinson’s treatment plan and is essential to functioning at your best with PD. To support this claim, there are many clinical […]

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Tracking the Impact: 2024 APDA-funded Parkinson’s Research

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

APDA proudly invests in the most promising clinicians and scientific projects focused on the discovery of the cause(s) and...see more finding the cure(s) for Parkinson’s disease (PD). APDA is committed to scientific research and has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs related to Parkinson’s disease, investing more than $62 million in research since […]

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Creativity in People with Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

The benefits of artistic activities for people with Parkinson’s Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a complicated and long-term condition that...see more often impacts both physical and mental health. Traditional medical and surgical treatments are not always enough to help people with PD live life to the fullest, and creative activities – from visual arts and music to […]

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Get to Know the APDA Centers for Advanced Research

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Inside APDA: Chapters, Centers, and Groundbreaking Research The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide network dedicated to...see more fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by PD live life to the fullest. APDA Chapters and Information & Referral Centers offer a wide […]

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Questions About Vision & Parkinson’s Disease

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Exploring Vision Changes in Parkinson’s Disease Insights from Dr. Gilbert Hosts with Dr. Janet Rucker Vision changes are a...see more common but often under-discussed non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease. These changes can include eye movement problems, dry eyes, visual hallucinations, and more. On a recent episode of APDA’s Dr. Gilbert Hosts, we spoke with Dr. Janet Rucker, […]

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Vaccines & Medications Targeting Alpha-Synuclein: Latest Parkinson’s Disease Research

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

New treatments for Parkinson’s disease Did you know that many pharmaceutical companies are working on vaccinations and other potential...see more new treatments for Parkinson’s disease (PD)?  Each clinical trial and study that is underway is teaching us something new and important that will hopefully get us closer to a successful outcome. Research into potential new medications […]

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Highlights from the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders 2024

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

Read about research updates presented at MDS 2024 Every year, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS) holds...see more its International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders (also known as the MDS Congress), which is the preeminent gathering of medical professionals from around the world who are dedicated to researching and treating Parkinson’s disease […]

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Exploring the Variations of Carbidopa/Levodopa: The Mainstay of Parkinson’s Disease Treatment

Posted on by Rebecca Gilbert, MD, Ph.D.

How carbidopa/levodopa is used to treat Parkinson’s disease symptoms Loss of neurons in the brain that use dopamine to...see more communicate is one of the hallmark features of Parkinson’s disease (PD), causing slowness, stiffness, tremor, and balance problems. Replacing the brain’s dopamine is therefore one of the key treatment strategies to help improve the motor symptoms […]

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