Meet Denise and Bernard Coley, Leaders in the Black Parkinson’s Community You’ve seen us put a spotlight on APDA-funded researchers as well as interesting and inspiring people living with PD, and today we are excited to introduce you to Denise and Bernard Coley – two special people who are extraordinary advocates for the PD community […]
APDA Helps the Parkinson’s Community Live Better Together in April and Year-Round.With a PD Diagnosis Every 6 Minutes, Awareness is Needed Now More than Ever. NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 12, 2024 — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) will commemorate the month by raising awareness of Parkinson’s disease […]
There are many tools and resources that can help make daily life with Parkinson’s disease (PD) easier, but only if you know about them and know how to access them. In this episode of APDA’s Unlocking Strength Within series we will describe the helpful resources that people with PD and their care partners can utilize […]
There are many tools and resources that can help make daily life with Parkinson’s disease (PD) easier, but only if you know about them and know how to access them. In this episode of APDA’s Unlocking Strength Within series we will describe the helpful resources that people with PD and their care partners can utilize […]
Alabama Resources and Support HELPLINES For questions and information specific to Alabama Parkinson’s Resources, please call 1.205.934.9100 or email apdaal@uabmc.edu. Your call or email will be returned within 24-48 business hours. For general information about Parkinson’s, you can also contact the national APDA helpline at 1.800.223.2732 or by emailing apda@apdaparkinson.org. Assistance is available in English […]
Exciting New Parkinson’s Research is Underway On September 7, 2023, APDA announced 20 new Parkinson’s disease (PD) research grants, for a total of $1.975 million in funding for the year ahead. Our grant recipients are working tirelessly to understand the complexities of Parkinson’s disease (PD) and to develop new treatments and eventually, a cure. We […]
Navigating the Caregiving Journey: Building Resilience and Support Join the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and Banner Neuro Wellness for a free Parkinson’s care partner retreat on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM MT. This educational retreat will take place at the Banner Desert Education Conference Center – 1400 S. Dobson […]
Our Spring Press program wrapped up as of 04/03/2024. We look forward to bringing you another program in the Fall. This 8-week closed session APDA Parkinson Roadmap for Education and Support Services™ was initially developed to provide an opportunity for people with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and their care partners and other family members to meet […]
Illinois Resources & Support Recursos En Español for Spanish Speakers Understanding the critical need to provide support to diverse Parkinson’s populations, APDA increased efforts to provide Spanish educational materials. To date, nine APDA brochures and supplements have been written in Spanish, and more continue to be developed. Additionally, APDA offers access to live phone support […]
COMMUNITY, SUPPORT & BOXING: One couple’s recipe for PD success After experiencing rigidness and fatigue, Lynda was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) at the age of 54. Like many people in her position, she was in denial at first. Fortunately, her husband of 22 years, Michael, was not only there to be her solid support […]
