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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 […]

Dental Health Good dental health is important for everyone. People with Parkinson’s experience symptoms which may impact their oral health. Individuals may have excessive saliva in the mouth due to a decrease in swallowing. Some people may have a very dry mouth as a side effect of their medications. Finally, brushing and flossing teeth regularly […]

Clinical Trials The APDA Information & Referral Center is pleased to maintain this listing of ongoing clinical trials for convenient access to basic information on research studies at various movement disorder centers in Massachusetts. Although the APDA has not individually reviewed or specifically endorsed each study posted here, each has been reviewed and approved by […]

Rehabilitation Programs (Physical Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Occupational Therapy) Exercise and rehabilitation are an important part of care for the person living with Parkinson’s. There are a number of programs designed especially for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. This is a partial list of evidence based programs that have been shared with us. The American Parkinson […]

About Support Groups Please find information about support groups in Massachusetts below. This listing is broken into groups for people with Parkinson’s and families and groups for care partners. Please contact the group facilitator if you have any questions about a particular group. If you would like guidance in finding a group that may be […]

Iowa APDA The Iowa APDA staff are ready to respond to the particular needs of persons affected by Parkinson’s disease and their care partners through education, referral, support and public awareness programs. Information and Referral Resources: Medical Director:  Dr. Lynn K. Struck Iowa APDA Program Coordinator:  Susan Callison Call: 515-782-4386Email: apdaiowa@apdaparkinson.orgOur mailing address is: PO […]

Community Activity & Exercise Classes in Rhode Island and Southern MA Boxing Programs East Greenwich- Rock Steady Boxing, East Greenwich, 2240 South County Trail, East Greenwich, RI. Certified RSB trainer Carolyn Kosiba-Quiterio. For more information please call Carolyn at 401-203-5133 Pawtucket, RI – P.D. Fight Club LLC, 545 Pawtucket Ave. Pawtucket RI 02860 Class schedule: […]

Exercise Classes in Connecticut General Parkinson’s Exercise Chair Yoga for Parkinson’s Patients- available on YouTube. Thank you Zoya Linden for sharing! Big Time Parkinson’s Fitness Class- Tom Atwood of Better Ballance Physical Therapy LLC Try a special exercise group with physical therapist and movement specialist Tom Atwood, owner of Better Balance Physical Therapy. Weekly on […]