The beloved ‘M*A*S*H’ star was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2015
At 89, Alan Alda is as quick-witted as ever. Just ask him how he’s doing.
“Making progress,” he tells PEOPLE with a sly smile over a recent Zoom call. He pauses before adding, “I didn’t say in which direction.”
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On June 5, at 10am PT, the American Parkinson Disease Association’s (APDA) Anushka Shiell will speak with the president and CEO of ITNAmerica ((Independent Transportation Network), Katherine Freund, about “Navigating Transportation Without Driving.” Part of the “Unlocking Strength Within” webinar series.
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Join the APDA on June 3, 10am PT, for “Practical Ways to Increase Activity With PD.” In this webinar, explore simple, effective ways to increase movement throughout the day — at home, in the community, and within your daily routines. This is part of the “Let’s Keep Moving With APDA” webinar series.
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Register today to hear Stanford’s Dr. Helen Bronte-Stewart discuss adaptive deep brain stimulation (DBS) and Dr. Mehrdad Ayati offer a geriatrician’s perspective on treating PD at this education event on Friday, June 27, 2025, 8:30am to 4:30pm, in San Carlos. Visit the Stanford PD resource table and learn about PD research opportunities. Pre-registration is required and is free (lunch provided).
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We invite you to participate in a very important survey, supported in part by the American Parkinson Disease Association, to help researchers better understand the costs associated with Parkinson’s and the impact the disease has on family finances. The survey is open now until June 16.
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