AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION KICKS-OFF PARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH & CELEBRATES THE UNSHAKEABLE SPIRIT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH PD Posted on March 28, 2022 by Phil Franchina AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION KICKS-OFFPARKINSON’S DISEASE AWARENESS MONTH & CELEBRATES THEUNSHAKEABLE SPIRIT OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH PD From Coast to Coast, APDA is Connecting, Supporting & Engaging the Parkinson’s Community. Awareness is Needed Now More than Ever. NEW YORK, NY, March 28, 2022 — April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month and the American Parkinson […] Read More
Pushing for Progress: American Parkinson Disease Association Funding To Accelerate Scientists’ Pursuit for Answers Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 by Phil Franchina Pushing for Progress: American Parkinson Disease Association Funding To Accelerate Scientists’ Pursuit for Answers From biomarker development to the use of sono-optogenetics, $1.85 million in innovative research to be funded for 2021– 2022 year NEW YORK, NY, September 1, 2021 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $1.85 million to support cutting-edge […] Read More
THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (APDA) ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Posted on March 10, 2021 by Phil Franchina THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (APDA) ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEW YORK, NY, March 11, 2021 – At its recent annual meeting, the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) announced the election of Thomas K. Penett, Esq. as Chairman of the National Board of Directors. Mr. Penett succeeds former APDA Chairman, Patrick McDermott. […] Read More
American Parkinson Disease Association Releases Symptom Tracker Mobile App With Expanded Features Posted on November 18, 2020November 17, 2020 by css-admin The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) launches today a new and improved APDA Symptom Tracker App 2.0 – a highly-specialized mobile application for people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The updated version remains free of charge and features enhanced functionality which will significantly improve the ability of a person with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to easily and accurately track their PD symptoms and medications, and relay that important information to members of their medical team; with the ultimate goal of receiving better, more personalized care. Read More
La Asociación Americana de Enfermedad de Parkinson lanza la App Diario de síntomas en con funciones ampliadas Posted on November 18, 2020November 17, 2020 by css-admin The American Parkinson Disease Association (la Asociación Americana de Enfermedad de Parkinson o APDA ) lanza una aplicación nueva y aumentada, la App El Diario de síntomas de la APDA 2.0-una aplicación móvil especializada para personas viviendo con la enfermedad de Parkinson (EP). Esta versión actualizada es gratis y contiene funciones amplificadas para facilitar el seguimiento de los síntomas y medicamentos para las personas con EP, y poder relatar esa información a los miembros de su equipo de atención médica; con la meta de recibir cuidado de salud que es personalizado para cada persona. Read More
First-Ever Diversity-Focused Research Grant Among Fresh Crop of Grants Awarded by the American Parkinson Disease Association Posted on September 1, 2020 by Phil Franchina First-Ever Diversity-Focused Research Grant Among Fresh Crop of Grants Awarded by the American Parkinson Disease Association From Levodopa-induced dyskinesias to modeling Parkinson’s disease progression, $1.4 million in innovative research to be funded for 2020 – 2021 year NEW YORK, NY – September 1, 2020 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $1.4 […] Read More
American Parkinson Disease Association RESPONDS TO COVID-19 WITH SUPPORT FROM ADIRA FOUNDATION Posted on June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 by Phil Franchina American Parkinson Disease Association RESPONDS TO COVID-19 WITH SUPPORT FROM ADIRA FOUNDATION APDA Receives Adira’s Fast-Trask Response Grant to Assist People With Parkinson’s Disease During Pandemic NEW YORK, NY – June 9, 2020 — The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has been supporting people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) for more than 60 years. However, […] Read More
THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (APDA) KICKS-OFF 2020 NATIONAL OPTIMISM WALK SERIES Posted on May 7, 2020May 7, 2020 by Phil Franchina THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION (APDA) KICKS-OFF 2020 NATIONAL OPTIMISM WALK SERIES *New VIRTUAL Walks Added* Thousands Band Together Across the Country to Help People with Parkinson’s Live Life to the Fullest NEW YORK, NY, May 7, 2020 – The American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) officially announces the full schedule for the 2020 APDA Optimism Walks […] Read More
THE AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION AWARDS FRESH CROP OF RESEARCH GRANTS & NEW DIVERSITY-FOCUSED RESEARCH INITIATIVE Posted on September 5, 2019September 4, 2019 by Phil Franchina The American Parkinson Disease Association Awards Fresh Crop of Research Grants & New Diversity-Focused Research Initiative From T cells to genetics, $1.7 million in innovative research to be funded for 2019 – 2020 year NEW YORK, NY – September 5, 2019 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) has just awarded $1.7 million to support […] Read More
AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION CONVENES EXPERTS TO DETERMINE PARKINSON’S DISEASE RESEARCH FUNDING AND TACKLE LACK OF DIVERSITY Posted on May 21, 2019May 28, 2019 by Phil Franchina AMERICAN PARKINSON DISEASE ASSOCIATION CONVENES EXPERTS TO DETERMINE PARKINSON’S DISEASE RESEARCH FUNDING AND TACKLE LACK OF DIVERSITY APDA Hosts Top Scientists, Researchers and Neurologists for Two Days to Evaluate Research Projects Vying for Funding and Address Lack of Diversity in PD Research & Care NEW YORK, NY, May 21, 2019 – For two days, the […] Read More