Big Step for Parkinson’s: Q&A About the National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act

The National Plan to End Parkinson’s Disease is becoming federal law! This is the first-ever federal legislation dedicated to...see more curing and preventing Parkinson’s disease (PD) and striving for quality care for those impacted by this chronic and progressive neurologic disease. But what does this really mean? In this exciting special program, APDA President and CEO, […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Managing Parkinson’s Medications

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Stephanie Bissonnette discussed medication management in Parkinson’s disease and...see more answered audience questions live. Watch the broadcast now on APDA’s YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe to the APDA YouTube channel for more informative and important resources for Parkinson’s disease. ABOUT OUR SPEAKER: Dr. Stephanie […]

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Let’s Keep Moving: Overcoming Freezing of Gait: Tips, Tricks, & Tech

  In this session of Let’s Keep Moving With APDA, special guest Tim Nordahl, PT, DPT discussed tips, tricks,...see more and technology for overcoming freezing of gait and answered audience questions live. The session covered: Tips and strategies to overcome freezing of gait. The accessible tools that can assist with freezing. How various types of technology […]

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Spotlight on Parkinson’s Disease: Biomarkers & Testing for PD

In this special broadcast of of APDA’s Spotlight on Parkinson’s Disease: Biomarkers & Testing for PD, special guest Dr....see more David Standaert shared his expertise and the latest news about biomarkers and testing for Parkinson’s disease, and answered audience questions live. Watch the broadcast now on APDA’s YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe to the […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: The Connection Between Parkinson’s & Alzheimer’s

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Claire Sexton shared her expertise on the differences and...see more overlaps between Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease and answered audience questions live. Watch the broadcast now on APDA’s YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe to the APDA YouTube channel for more informative and important resources […]

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Let’s Keep Moving With APDA: Innovative Technology for Freezing of Gait

In this session of Let’s Keep Moving With APDA, special guest Franchino Porciuncula, EdD, PT, DScPT shared his expertise...see more on freezing of gait and explained the technology that can help prevent it.  He also answered audience questions live. Watch the broadcast now on APDA’s YouTube Channel and be sure to subscribe to the APDA YouTube […]

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Treating the Mental Health Challenges of Parkinson’s Disease

In this session of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, special guest Dr. Mark Groves, a psychiatrist with a particular interest in...see more the mental health challenges of people with PD, shared his expertise on the mental health challenges of PD, such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, and delusions, and discussed the treatments that are available and are essential to […]

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Unlocking Strength Within: Staying Engaged & Supported

There are many tools and resources that can help make daily life with Parkinson’s disease (PD) easier, but only...see more if you know about them and know how to access them. In this episode of APDA’s Unlocking Strength Within series we will describe the helpful resources that people with PD and their care partners can utilize […]

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