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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Meet Our APDA Researchers – APDA Webinar on May 1, 12pm PT

April 24, 2023 By Denise Dagan

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It can be difficult to understand how research that is being done now in a lab will benefit people with PD in “real life” so the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is bringing you this special episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts with APDA-funded researchers as guest speakers. Register now to for this APDA webinar, taking place on Monday, May 1, 12pm PT, to hear first-hand about their current research projects and their potential to help people with PD.

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Regístrate ahora para el viernes, 21 de abril “Café con la doctora: La disfunción autonómica y la enfermedad de Parkinson” seminario web

April 14, 2023 By Denise Dagan

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La Asociación Estadounidense de la Enfermedad de Parkinson (APDA) ofrece el seminario web GRATUITO en español, Café con el médico: ¡Pregúntele al médico cualquier cosa sobre la EP! (también conocido como Café con la doctora: ¡Pregúntele a la doctora todo sobre la EP!) el viernes 21 de abril a las 9 am PT.

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A Parkinson’s ‘game changer,’ backed by Michael J. Fox, could lead to new diagnostics and, someday, treatments

April 12, 2023 By Parkinson's Community Help

Michael J. Fox
source: statnews

Michael J. Fox was sitting in his Upper East Side office surrounded by Emmys and an Oscar — one he received not for his acting but for his Parkinson’s philanthropy. (“Humanitarian stuff,” he said nonchalantly.) He wore blue trousers and a T-shirt, and Adidas sneakers with no socks. His hair, years ago always perfect, was a bit disheveled, and he was in constant movement in his chair, a hallmark of the Parkinson’s disease that has defined half of his life.

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Falls on stairs are common. Here are 7 ways to make steps safer.

April 10, 2023 By Parkinson's Community Help

Safe stair diagram
source: Chris Philpot/The Washington Post

This article in Consumer Reports shares 7 tips for safer stairs including 1) evaluate your handrails, 2) light your way, 3) reduce the risk of slips, 4) add a splash of color, 5) carry less up and down, 6) support your feet, and 7) clean carefully. 

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts: It’s Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month – APDA Webinar on April 17, 1pm PT

April 7, 2023 By Parkinson's Community Help

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Dr. Gilbert Hosts has a very special edition in April, which is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month! She will not only discuss ways to engage with the PD community and raise awareness, but also help you learn more about PD by answering some of the most popular and unanswered questions she receives from people with PD and care partners! Register now for this American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) webinar, taking place on Wednesday, April 17, 1pm PT.

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