Unlocking Strength Within: Working with Parkinson’s In this session of Unlocking Strength Within, special guests Keith Fritz, Sharon Gillardi, and Luis Torrez, Jr. discussed the realities of managing a career with Parkinson’s, offered practical advice on overcoming challenges, making adaptations, and finding new opportunities, and also answered audience questions live. Watch the broadcast now […]
APDA helps the Parkinson’s community live life to the fullest in April and year-round. With a diagnosis every six minutes, public awareness and support are crucial. NEW YORK, NY, MARCH 11, 2025 – April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, and the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) will commemorate the month with a “Did You Know?” […]
Discover ways you can manage your Parkinson’s. Join us at Grand Living at Tower Place on Wednesday, May 14th at 5:30 pm. Limited space, sign up today! Registration is required. Location: Grand Living at Tower Place 540 S 51st Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265 Dr. Struck will share an overview of Parkinson’s Disease (PD) […]
The SPARX3 Research Trial Investigates How Exercise Helps Parkinson’s People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) are constantly being told, by family, friends, doctors and the APDA community, that exercise is a vital part of any Parkinson’s treatment plan and is essential to functioning at your best with PD. To support this claim, there are many clinical […]
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is proud to offer a wide range of Parkinson’s disease (PD) programs, resources, education, and support as we strive to help everyone impacted by PD live life to the fullest. APDA’s signature programs are provided free of charge and have been designed specifically for people with PD and their […]
Join the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and Banner Neuro Wellness for a free Parkinson’s care partner retreat on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 10 AM – 3 PM.This educational retreat will take place at the: Banner Desert Education Conference Center1400 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, AZ 85202. . This event features: Lunch and snacks will […]
Inside APDA: Chapters, Centers, and Groundbreaking Research The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is a nationwide network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by PD live life to the fullest. APDA Chapters and Information & Referral Centers offer a wide […]
PD Essentials An Introduction to Parkinson’s Disease A 60-minute session for those who want to learn more. This program will give you an overview of Parkinson’s disease and provide information about community resources and support. Perfect for anyone new to Parkinson’s disease, including family members and friends of those newly diagnosed. PD Essentials is free […]
Chapter Staff Jessica van der Stad Executive Director Email Jessica617-634-2497 Laura Donahue Fundraising Event ManagerEmail Laura617-992-8456 Ronnie Dooley Regional Administrative Coordinator – Northeast RegionEmail Ronnie617-631-2208 Bill Patjane Regional DirectorEmail Bill APDA Information & Referral Center Boston University School of Medicine Cathi Thomas, MS, RNDirector APDA Center for Advanced Research Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School […]
Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Women & Parkinson’s Disease with Dr. Jill Farmer and Jeanie Veith In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guests Dr. Jill Farmer and Jeanie Veith shared how the manifestation, progression, and even treatment responses of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can differ between genders and answered audience questions live. Watch the broadcast now […]
