Physical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease People with chronic conditions like early onset Parkinson’s disease often find physical therapy can improve strength and flexibility, and decrease pain and stiffness. It’s part of an array of Parkinson’s Disease treatments. Most of us are referred to a physical therapist at one time or another. Whether you are experiencing […]
Accepting and Embracing Challenges DIAGNOSED AT 23 Today, October 10, 2013. I decided to finally accept my challenges and embrace them. My name is Leah. I live in the Dallas, TX area. I was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in August 2011. As we all know, the diagnoses process for YOPD is a bit lengthy. It […]
No one with early onset Parkinson’s disease can absolutely predict what lies ahead. But doing your best to plan for the future can empower and protect you and those you love. Even though Parkinson’s disease tends to progress more slowly in younger people, making financial and legal plans now is important and becomes even more […]
Learning how to manage daily living with Parkinson’s Once you are diagnosed with PD, your focus should be on improving your symptoms and maintaining an active and positive lifestyle. Although there is currently no cure for PD, it is possible to successfully manage symptoms through healthy choices, medications, and, in select cases, medical procedures. If […]
Treatment Options for Parkinson’s While there is no cure for Parkinson’s at this time, there are a number of treatments and lifestyle changes that can ease symptoms. Parkinson’s medications are the mainstay of treatment, but modalities are often used in combination to reap the most benefits. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy can be critical to […]
LESLIE CHAMBERS, PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO BE HONORED BY UMASS AMHERST SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND HEALTH SCIENCES Ms. Chambers to give keynote address at UMass Dean’s Symposium on Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Diseases New York, NY, October 12, 2016 – Each year, the University of Massachusetts School of Public […]
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) and APDA New Jersey Chapter President Allan Bleich (pictured left) champion the passage of first state law in the country intended to raise public awareness and create educational programs about Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson Disease Public Awareness and Education Act (A-2576) signed into law in New Jersey. December 16, 2014 – […]
