Dr. Gilbert discusses the various abnormal postures associated with Parkinsonโs disease. Posture and PD A well-established but poorly understood clinical feature of Parkinsonโs disease (PD) is difficulty with posture. Most people with PD exhibit some degree of stooped posture. A smaller group of people with PD have more pronounced problems with posture. They might walk […]
Answering Your Questions about Parkinson’s disease and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Updated People with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) have been asking a lot of questions about COVID-19 since the pandemic began and APDA has been here with the answers you need. As such,ย we have updated our blog post again with additional questionsย that have come in, […]
Navigating the Future with Advanced Parkinsonโs Disease Dr. Gilbert interviews Eleanora Tornatore-Mikesh for her insights on planning for the future with advanced Parkinsonโs Today we continueย Parkinsonโs Disease: Planning for the What Ifs,ย a special series of posts that discuss the issues of advanced Parkinsonโs disease (PD). Additional background about advanced PD and theย full introduction to the […]
Get to know the programs we offer at our Information & Referral centers APDA is the largest grassroots network serving the Parkinsonโs disease (PD) community. This network is comprised of APDA Chapters and APDA Information & Referral Centers across the country, through which we provide critical resources, programs and services to people living with PD […]
Q & A with APDA research grant recipients Since 1961, APDA has been a funding partner in many major scientific breakthroughs and has awarded more than $51 million in research grants to date. APDA funds individual research grants and fellowships to scientists performing innovative Parkinsonโs disease (PD) research. Grants are awarded through a competitive application […]
Improving Speech & Movement Through Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Programs for Parkinsonโs Disease People with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) often find that they have difficulty with their speech and their ability to be properly understood in conversation. Their voice may not be as loud, or their articulation as clear as it once was. They may speak […]
Dr. Edward Griffin researches the relationship between neuroinflammation and Parkinsonโs disease Today we introduce you toย Dr. Edward Griffin, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He is the recipient of a 2019-2020 APDA Post-doctoral fellowship and is currently studying the role of inflammation in the development of Parkinsonโs disease (PD). We asked […]
What is the microbiome? The human gut harbors trillions of micro-organisms referred to collectively as the microbiome. Current understanding is that the microbiome provides a number of benefits to the human including help with digestion of food, help with warding off harmful microorganisms, aid in the absorption of particular nutrients, and creation of needed vitamins. […]
People with Parkinsonโs disease (PD) and their care partners are always searching for ways to make their lives easier, healthier and fuller. Using the principles of palliative care to enhance PD-specific care is one way to do that. Palliative care is a medical approach for those with complex illnesses, in which the focus is on […]
Advanced Parkinsonโs and Multiple System Atrophy As part of ourย Planning for the What Ifsย series, today we continue to expand the definition of advanced Parkinsonโs disease (PD) by discussing one of the atypical parkinsonian syndromes. In a past blog we explored two other atypical parkinsonian syndromes – Progressive supranuclear palsy and Corticobasal degeneration. Today we will […]
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