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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Optimism Walk: Last Chance to Join for 2020! All 2020 Optimism Walks are being held...see more virtually, and there’s one last chance for you to join us – no matter where you live! Register today for our October APDA Virtual Optimism Walk taking place on Saturday, October 17 at 11:00 am ET. […]

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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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When it comes to Parkinson’s disease (PD) and the estimated 1 million people in the...see more U.S. living with it, a story can make a world of difference. Your shared story helps raise awareness and can provide support to someone recently diagnosed who is perhaps unsure or afraid of what is to […]

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Ask the Doctor Q&A   Q: I have PD. Now that the country is “opening up”, what should I...see more do? Should I start to venture out or continue my current practices of staying at home and only going out for walks if I can safely stay six feet away from others? A:  Various states are […]

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A Facebook First Just as many of you have been learning how to work from...see more home, connect virtually, and figure out new ways to get things done, APDA has been doing the same! We knew we had to find different ways to stay connected, so to get things started we hosted […]

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The 2020 Optimism Walk season kicked-off with four virtual Optimism Walks which all took place...see more simultaneously on May 31, 2020. After an online celebration and opening ceremony, participants in all four events walked separately, but together in solidarity for the PD community. Due to social distancing, participants were encouraged to walk […]

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