Registration is open! The third annual APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference will take place February 19-20,...see more and registration is now open! Reserve your spot today and get ready for two days of the very latest PD info, hot topics, inspiration, community, and more! Expert speakers, fun breakout sessions, panel discussions — there’s […]

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Romance, intimacy, and special connection can often take a backseat to Parkinson’s...see more disease. Life with PD can be challenging, and it can feel busy and overwhelming, especially as symptoms change or increase. For those who have a significant other, you might be missing the tender touches, spicy moments, […]

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Q: I was recently told that carbidopa/ levodopa doesn’t help tremor. Is...see more that true? A: No. Carbidopa/levodopa often helps tremor. However, in a certain percentage of people, tremors don’t respond well as other symptoms of PD such as slowness and stiffness. Movement disorder physicians measure whether medication doses […]

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As part of our 2024-2025...see more research funding, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) was proud to award Danielle Shpiner, MD, an APDA Diversity in Parkinson’s Disease Research Grant, which is given to investigators exploring health inequities and/or differences among under-studied Parkinson’s […]

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From genetic causes of PD to the neurobiology of cognitive dysfunction, APDA-funded...see more researchers begin new work. The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) recently awarded $2.6 million to support innovative Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for the 2024-2025 funding year. Exciting projects will tackle a wide range of key areas […]

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Q: My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and mild cognitive...see more impairment and his neurologist prescribed donepezil (brand name Aricept), but it says on the package insert that this medication is for Alzheimer’s disease. Should he be taking it? A:  While it is true that donepezil is […]

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Tremors, rigidity, and mobility issues are commonly associated...see more with Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, beneath the visible symptoms are many non-motor symptoms that are not always outwardly noticeable. One of these quieter yet equally important aspects of this disease are the mental health challenges that […]

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