What is Parkinson’s
What is Parkinson’s Disease?

This section will help you understand the basics of Parkinson’s disease, how it affects the brain, its symptoms and ongoing research.
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Living with Parkinson’s
Living with Parkinson’s Disease

Once you are diagnosed with PD, your focus should be on improving your symptoms and maintaining an active and positive lifestyle. This section covers ways to manage symptoms like engaging in regular exercise, eating healthy, exploring medication and treatment options, and assembling your health care team.

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Browse our extensive library of Parkinson’s resources. Watch webinars, download our latest publications, and read articles — all filterable by the topic you would like to learn more about.

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Research

We are committed to scientific research and have been a funding partner in many major Parkinson’s disease scientific breakthroughs, investing more than $62 million in research since 1961. Read about what we fund and explore opportunities for funding.
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AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION CELEBRATES THE NATIONAL PLAN TO END PARKINSON'S ACT BECOMING LAW

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Adaptive DBS – a new approach to improve PD symptoms

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