Have You Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? Do You Know or Care for Someone Who Has? The goal of the REGENERATE-PD study is to test whether a new gene therapy (AB-1005) is safe and effective for patients with PD. This therapy aims to introduce working GDNF to your brain, which promotes the survival of brain […] The post Have You Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease? Do You Know or Care for Someone Who Has? appeared first on American Parkinson Disease Association.| American Parkinson Disease Association
HOW TO SPOT THE EARLY SIGNS OF PARKINSON’S It’s true that Parkinson’s disease (PD) is often associated with motor symptoms like tremors and stiffness. However, some of the earliest signs may be entirely non-motor. In fact, symptoms such as depression, constipation, loss of smell, sleep disturbances, or behavior disorders can appear years or even decades […] The post HOW TO SPOT THE EARLY SIGNS OF PARKINSON’S appeared first on American Parkinson Disease Association.| American Parkinson Disease Association
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT APDA Join us for an Optimism Walk! We’ve got a full lineup of APDA Optimism Walks this fall, and like Martin (see his story here), we’d love for you to be part of the fun! These inspiring events bring together the PD community for a day filled with connection, encouragement, and family-friendly […] The post WHAT’S HAPPENING AT APDA appeared first on American Parkinson Disease Association.| American Parkinson Disease Association
MOVE MORE, FEEL BETTER: THE POWER OF EXERCISE FOR PARKINSON’S Exercise is one of the most powerful tools available to people living with Parkinson’s. It can help improve balance, flexibility, strength, and overall quality of life — and emerging research shows it might even help slow the progression of PD. A groundbreaking study called SPARX3 […] The post MOVE MORE, FEEL BETTER: THE POWER OF EXERCISE FOR PARKINSON’S appeared first on American Parkinson Disease Association.| American Parkinson Disease Association
WALKING WITH PURPOSE: MARTIN’S INSPIRING OPTIMISM When Martin Richter was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in 2013, it felt like the world had caved in. Like many newly diagnosed individuals, he struggled with what the future might hold. But Martin made a choice to fight back. Martin’s symptoms began subtly: reduced handwriting, a shuffling walk, […]| American Parkinson Disease Association