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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  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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