American Parkinson Disease Association

APDA would like to let you know that our grant submission portal is now open! We are excited to receive Letters of Intent (LOI) for the grant year 2025-2026. The portal for submission closes on Dec 16, 2024 so make sure to apply now! We have a new grant category this year: the Social Sciences in Parkinson’s Disease Research Grant. This unique funding opportunity addresses the critical social challenges faced by individuals living with PD and their care partners. Also new this year, we are conducting a special webinar for potential applicants to show potential applicants how to write a successful LOI for submission. Head over to the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/edPzRFyV #Parkinsons #Grants #Fellowships #Medical #Nonprofit #Research

Movement disorders like Parkinson’s disease are neurologic conditions that can be especially difficult to diagnose, treat, and understand. 🌎 💚 World Movement Disorder Day seeks to raise awareness about the many different movement disorders that affect people across the globe, in order to help them find the essential specialized care they need. Tell someone your story today, or share this post to fight the stigma and educate people about these complex and increasingly prevalent disorders. Find support and learn more about Parkinson’s disease on our website at http://apda.link/Home #MoveDisorder #WorldMovementDisorderDay #Parkinsons

Happy Thanksgiving! To all those in our Parkinson’s community, whether you’re celebrating solo, with friends, care partners, family, or loved ones, we hope you have a wonderful day. We’re grateful to all of you for participating in our programs, commenting on our livestreams, joining our support groups, and donating to our cause. #Thanksgiving #Parkinsons #PDAwareness #GivingTuesday

If you’re struggling to connect in person, you can still find plenty of community and resources online. APDA is here to help you find the right events and groups for you. From Dr Gilbert Hosts to Let's Keep Moving, we have lots coming up so register now! http://apda.link/events #Parkinsons #PDResources #Events #Nonprofits #Community

While Parkinson’s disease affects both men and women, there are unique ways it manifests in women. There are also key differences in healthcare access and psychosocial factors that impact quality of life. On December 12, Dr. Gilbert will be joined by special guest Dr. Jill Farmer to discuss gender and Parkinson’s disease. Register now! https://lnkd.in/eVYEyrE4 #Parkinsons #PDAwareness #WomenAndParkinsons #Women #Equality

We at APDA believe in the power of community, and your support truly makes a difference. We want to help you turn awareness into action – through the support and education we provide and the research we fund – as we work to help everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest. This Giving Tuesday, let’s take action together. Every donation, no matter the size, helps create real change for those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. Save the date! ➡️ December 3, 2024 #FromAwarenessToAction #ParkinsonsAwareness #TakeAction

“I’m convinced exercise has been critical to my health and rarely miss a day of walking and stretching. I’m hopeful there will be more breakthroughs in Parkinson’s in the near future.” Diagnosed with PD in 2017, Deb’s story is about hope for the future. Every person who has been impacted by Parkinson’s disease has a story to share. Read more about Deb’s story and share your own at http://apda.link/Stories. #Parkinsons #PDOptimism #Motivation #Story

Thinking about assembling a care team? Suzanne Brown spoke about finding her community on a recent episode of Unlocking Strength Within. Listen to firsthand stories of people living with Parkinson’s at: https://lnkd.in/e3Yqeg8T #UnlockingStrengthWithin #Parkinsons #PDAwareness #CarePartners #Single

Want to know more about medications for Parkinson’s disease? Take control of your own health journey and do some research–Learn about treatment plans and what your doctor might prescribe on our website at: https://lnkd.in/eEwHBEW7 #Medication #Treatment #Parkinsons #PDAwareness #Information

Parkinson’s disease brings many challenges, and among them is one that is not talked about enough – dental care! Join us on Nov 21 at 5:30 PM EST as we learn about dental care for people with Parkinson’s disease with expert guest Dr. Louis Siegelman. We will learn about: - The role of oral pathogens in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s - Dental treatment for those who have tremor - Personal mouth care for those with dexterity issues - Dental care for someone with cognitive decline - Dental care for medically compromised individuals - And more! Dr. Siegelman will also answer your questions live – so register today!