Perspectives from People with Parkinson’s At the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), we know that some of the most powerful...
Smart Patients Blog Series 2 of 5: Dr. Gilbert Discusses Parkinson’s Disease Medications This article is part 2 in our...
Special Edition: “Ask the Physical Therapist” with Teresa Baker Special guest expert! October is National Physical Therapy Month and to...
“Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Q. Do the medications for PD cause nightmares? I sometimes wake up screaming...
Research You Can Understand. Progress You Can Celebrate Parkinson’s disease research is advancing at an exciting pace, but let’s be...
Helping People with PD Thrive Through Signature Programs At APDA, every Signature Program is thoughtfully designed in collaboration with people...
One Person’s Story. Thousands of Reasons For Hope. APDA Northwest Chapter Board Member Jake Miller joined the APDA Optimism Walk...
APDA Advances Parkinson’s Priorities The second Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services (ACPRCS) took place on August 24,...
NEW YORK, NY, AUGUST 24, 2026 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) today announced the launch of a new...
The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is an international conference that takes place every three years and brings together researchers, clinicians,...
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION TO HOST FOURTH ANNUAL VIRTUAL PARKINSON’S CONFERENCE September 16 & 17, 2026 – Free two-day event...
Momentum Builds to End Paraquat Use and Protect the Parkinson’s Community On August 10, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation...
Uncovering more about how Parkinson’s may affect circadian rhythm Every person has an internal clock known as the circadian rhythm...
Each one of APDA’s nine Centers for Advanced Research conducts an exceptional array of Parkinson’s disease (PD) research activities, and...
Each one of APDA’s nine Centers for Advanced Research conducts an exceptional array of Parkinson’s disease (PD) research activities, and...
August is Make-A-Will Month Creating a will is one of the most meaningful ways to care for the people and...
National Parkinson’s Advisory Council First Meeting Sets the Stage of Change Progress is officially underway! The first meeting of the...
APDA Connects with the Global Parkinson’s Community at WPC 2026 The APDA team was proud to join nearly 4,000 attendees...
APDA Launches New Spanish-Language Website We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Spanish-language website, expanding access to trusted...
What’s Happening at APDA Have you seen it yet? If you haven’t already seen APDA’s new “Do What You Love”...
New Study Suggests “Exercise Hormone” Irisin May Slow PD Progression Exercise, Irisin, and Brain Health Exercise has long been associated...
“Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Q. How safe is knee replacement surgery for people with Parkinson’s? A. Many...
Real Stories. Real Strength. Life With Parkinson’s. We know that some of the most powerful insights about PD come from...
American Parkinson Disease Association Announces New Training Course for Mental Health Practitioners Free five-part course will provide valuable insights into...
Smart Patients Blog Series 1 of 5: Dr. Gilbert Discusses Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s Some early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease...
Progress is Underway: Recap of the First Advisory Council Meeting Progress is underway! The inaugural Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care,...
A Closer Look at APDA’s Unique Research Funding Presented at the World Parkinson Congress in 2026 The World Parkinson Congress...
Federal Paraquat Ban Legislation Introduced Today, Representatives Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced the Paraquat Prevention Act,...
A Turning Point for Parkinson’s: Why the June 29 Advisory Council Meeting Matters On June 29, 2026, the newly established...
Act fast to submit a public comment prior to the inaugural meeting for the newly established Advisory Council on Parkinson’s...
Hear from People with Parkinson’s About Staying Active At the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), we know that some of...
Glaucoma is a very common eye condition that affects people as they age. Today, we will delve into this condition...
American Parkinson Disease Association Launches One-of-a-Kind Card Game to Help People with Parkinson’s Build Intimacy and Connection ParkinSex: The Game...
“Ask the Doctor” with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert Q. I cannot sleep due to tremors in my right arm and my...
APDA Advocacy Alert APDA and others at the 2026 Parkinson’s Policy Forum APDA served as co-hosts for the 2026 Parkinson’s...
New Public Service Announcement Celebrates the Resilience and Optimism of the PD Community This spring, APDA launched a new public...
Honoring A Father’s Legacy In a moving tribute to their father who had a passion for research, the Weiss family...
Investing In the Next Generation of Parkison’s Researchers At APDA, supporting early career researchers is a strategic priority. Scientists at...
APDA Optimism Walks Are Underway Get ready to move, connect, and make a real impact — our APDA Optimism Walk...
Introducing The ParkinSex Game Parkinson’s disease can affect many aspects of a relationship, including physical and emotional intimacy. Symptoms such...
Breaking News! Vermont Becomes First State to Pass Paraquat Ban APDA applauds Vermont lawmakers for passing first-in-the-nation legislation to phase...