Challenges often force us to adapt and learn new ways of doing things....see more No one knows that better than people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Facing new challenges As COVID-19 became a reality and communities implemented social distancing guidelines, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) faced some significant challenges. […]

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The APDA National Headquarters was filled with song as people with PD sang their hearts out...see more during our first-ever class in March. A program of the Mark Morris Dance Group, focuses on breathing and vocal technique, rhythm, melody, song interpretation, and creativity. Instructor Joseph Peterson took […]

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  People with PD who are from underserved communities — those who...see more are low income, speak English as a second language, live in rural areas, or are members of minority groups often face unique barriers that affect their access to quality care. Through a generous grant from Neurocrine […]

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Ask the Doctor/Q&A with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert   Q: I have heard about gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease. What...see more is this and how do I know if I am a good candidate for this? A: Gene therapy is a category of potential treatments in which a genetically-engineered virus, which contains a small fragment of DNA, […]

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: APDA at the Unity Walk: APDA is a proud partner of the 26th Annual Parkinson’s Unity...see more Walk taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2020 in Central Park, New York City. 100% of donations raised by the event will go to research funded by the leading PD foundations, including APDA. In addition to raising awareness […]

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