The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) gathers researchers, clinicians, and people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) from around the world every three years. At the 7th WPC in Phoenix this May, several scientific themes surfaced again and again. Many questions remain open, but these themes show where PD research and care are headed. We’re sharing them […]
Medicare Payment Policy Can Affect People with Parkinson’s Access to Care When most people hear the phrase “Medicare payment policy,” their eyes glaze over. It sounds technical, bureaucratic, and far removed from daily life. But for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other chronic conditions, Medicare payment policy shapes whether care is available, affordable, […]
Perspectives from People with Parkinson’s At the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), we know that some of the most powerful insights about Parkinson’s disease (PD) come from the people affected by it. Their perspectives – the challenges, victories, and hard-won wisdom – can be incredibly valuable to those on a similar path and others who […]
Smart Patients Blog Series 2 of 5: Dr. Gilbert Discusses Parkinson’s Disease Medications This article is part 2 in our Smart Patients Blog Series Parkinson’s disease (PD) medications continue to expand, which is giving patients more options than ever before. However, choosing between different formulations, delivery systems, and add-on therapies can be confusing. This post […]
The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is an international conference that takes place every three years and brings together researchers, clinicians, people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), care partners, and PD advocates to share information on the science of PD as well as the best clinical, wellness, and exercise practices to better the lives of people with […]
Uncovering more about how Parkinson’s may affect circadian rhythm Every person has an internal clock known as the circadian rhythm which regulates many essential biological functions throughout the course of the 24-hour day. There is increasing evidence that Parkinson’s disease (PD) can cause disturbances that alter a person’s circadian rhythm and could influence symptoms, treatment […]
Each one of APDA’s nine Centers for Advanced Research conducts an exceptional array of Parkinson’s disease (PD) research activities, and we will highlight each one through the A Closer Look blog. In past blogs, we have introduced you to our Centers for Advanced Research at Yale and at Washington University. Today we will spotlight our research center […]
This article is part 2 in our Smart Patients Blog Series Smart Patients Blog Series 1 of 5: Dr. Gilbert Discusses Early Symptoms of Parkinson’s Some early symptoms of Parkinson’s disease (PD) can begin many years before the classic motor symptoms (slowness, stiffness, tremor) ever appear. Symptoms such as sleep disturbances, loss of smell, constipation, […]
A Closer Look at APDA’s Unique Research Funding Presented at the World Parkinson Congress in 2026 The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is an international conference that takes place every three years and brings together researchers, clinicians, people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), care partners, and PD advocates to share information on the science of PD as […]
A Turning Point for Parkinson’s: Why the June 29 Advisory Council Meeting Matters On June 29, 2026, the newly established Advisory Council on Parkinson’s Research, Care, and Services will hold its inaugural meeting, a major step in implementing the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act. As the first formal gathering of the federal body charged […]
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