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    What is Parkinson’s Disease?

    This section will help you understand the basics of Parkinson’s disease, how it affects the brain, its symptoms and ongoing research.
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    Once you are diagnosed with PD, your focus should be on improving your symptoms and maintaining an active and positive lifestyle. This section covers ways to manage symptoms like engaging in regular exercise, eating healthy, exploring medication and treatment options, and assembling your health care team.

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    We are committed to scientific research and have been a funding partner in many major Parkinson’s disease scientific breakthroughs, investing more than $62 million in research since 1961. Read about what we fund and explore opportunities for funding.
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  • Rethinking the stages of Parkinson’s disease

  • Wearable Devices for Parkinson’s Disease: The Future Is Here

  • Food as Medicine: Diet’s Role in Parkinson’s Disease

  • Is Parkinson’s Disease Hereditary?

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  • AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION FREE TWO-DAY VIRTUAL CONFERENCE RETURNS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER, AND ENGAGE THE PD COMMUNITY

  • Making Hope Possible: American Parkinson Disease Association Supports Researchers With $2.6 Million in New Funding 

  • AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES THE NATIONAL PLAN TO END PARKINSON'S ACT BECOMING LAW

  • AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NEW RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN MANDARIN & SIMPLIFIED CHINESE

Recent News

  • EPA Bans TCE, a Solvent Linked to PD

  • Vyalev: A Newly-Approved Medication for Parkinson’s Disease Motor Fluctuations

  • Adaptive DBS – a new approach to improve PD symptoms

  • Recently published research on induced pluripotent stem cells by APDA-funded researchers

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About APDA

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder. Founded in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $282 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD and ultimately put an end to this disease.

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