In 61 years of marriage, Sue and Larry have faced their share...see more of challenges ― raising a daughter while working full time, Sue’s return to school and career shift, Larry establishing a new business mid-career while battling prostate cancer, and losing their parents and Larry’s beloved sister. With […]

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  Q.  I have a progressive problem with excessive fluid flowing in...see more my nose, mouth, and throat glands. Can this be related to PD? A.  Yes, it can. Sialorrhea (too much saliva) is a well-recognized problem in PD. People with PD can have problems controlling saliva because the […]

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What’s Happening at APDA   Meet the Researchers: Virtual Research Roundtable In February, we hosted a virtual roundtable event...see more (via Zoom), featuring four APDA-funded researchers. Missed it? Don’t worry — you can find the recording in our Educational Video Library at apdaparkinson.org/videos and watch it anytime! Virtual Events — Anywhere, for Anyone! Visit apdaparkinson.org/events to […]

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Despite the disruption that COVID-19 has caused, APDA was able to make immediate...see more changes and develop extensive online programs and resources for those living with PD, including opportunities for our community to come together safely, connect, and support one another virtually ― thanks to the steadfast loyalty and generosity […]

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If you wish to leave a legacy that will touch the lives of so many, please...see more consider including APDA in your planned giving (i.e., your will). There are several easy ways to make an impactful gift that will not only help in the fight against PD, but could help you, your estate, […]

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Showing your support in the fight against PD can be...see more easier (and more fun!) than you think. Today, more people than ever are fundraising to support the PD community and using their hobbies, passion… and a little creativity to do so. For young men like Alexander […]

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As part of our efforts to support novel and innovative...see more research, your generosity has made it possible for the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) to grant $1.4 million to support critical Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for the 2020-2021 funding year ― one of the grants awarded […]

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Sage Therapeutics sponsored trial for Parkinson’s Disease Mild...see more Cognitive Impairment (PD-MCI): Research study for adults ages 50 to 75 years old who have been diagnosed with PD-MCI. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and tolerability of an investigational medication. Participants must […]

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  Q:  My Mom has PD and needs to take brand name...see more Sinemet. When she takes a generic, she does not feel well. My pharmacy has told me that there is a shortage of brand name Sinemet. What should she do? A:  A generic and brand name of […]

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Virtual events have been a great source of information and activity as we all work...see more to adhere to various health regulations and social distancing guidelines. For APDA, keeping people with PD and their families connected, motivated, and informed has been a top priority. As a result, APDA has created many virtual […]

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