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An Inside Look at Parkinson’s Disease Care Partners Being a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be a difficult, but potentially very rewarding role. Making it even more challenging is the fact that the role is assigned without consent of the care partner, without any training and without the option of refusal. […]
KEEPING IN TOUCH ONLINE Virtual events have been a great source of information and activity as we all work 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 […]
What does it mean to be a Parksinon’s disease care partner? Being a care partner for someone with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a whirlwind of challenges, responsibilities, setbacks and victories. It is a very difficult, but potentially very rewarding role. Knowing that many of you reading this are trying to navigate the complexities of being […]
Staying Connected While Social Distancing Challenges often force us to adapt and learn new ways of doing things. 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. […]
At-Home Activities for People with Parkinson’s Tips For Safe At-Home Exercise If you have not been exercising regularly, please consult your healthcare provider before doing anything new.• Choose a space where you’ll have enough room to move around• If using a chair or other furniture for assistance, make sure it’s sturdy and isn’t going to […]
At-Home Activities Tips For Safe At-Home Exercise If you have not been exercising regularly, please consult your healthcare provider before doing anything new.• Choose a space where you’ll have enough room to move around• If using a chair or other furniture for assistance, make sure it’s sturdy and isn’t going to slide around• If exercising […]
At-Home Activities Tips For Safe At-Home Exercise If you have not been exercising regularly, please consult your healthcare provider before doing anything new.• Choose a space where you’ll have enough room to move around• If using a chair or other furniture for assistance, make sure it’s sturdy and isn’t going to slide around• If exercising […]
At-Home Activities Tips For Safe At-Home Exercise If you have not been exercising regularly, please consult your healthcare provider before doing anything new.• Choose a space where you’ll have enough room to move around• If using a chair or other furniture for assistance, make sure it’s sturdy and isn’t going to slide around• If exercising […]
Tips For Safe At-Home Exercise If you have not been exercising regularly, please consult your healthcare provider before doing anything new.• Choose a space where you’ll have enough room to move around• If using a chair or other furniture for assistance, make sure it’s sturdy and isn’t going to slide around• If exercising by yourself, […]