Are you thinking about Valentine’s Day already? ❤️ We know that romance & intimacy can often take a backseat to PD. But Valentine’s can be good motivation to take action! Watch Dr. Gilbert Hosts: Sex, Intimacy, & PD for info, suggestions, and resources.

🤔 What if PD could be treated not by giving dopamine but by restoring the lost neurons? That's the idea behind cell-based therapies for PD that entail implanting stem cells into the brain to take the place of the cells that have been lost.⁠ Read more:

The APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference is less than one month away–have you secured your spot yet?! 🤔 You won’t want to miss the 15+ amazing sessions - plus, there will be many opportunities to get your questions answered during a Live Q&A! ➡️

💙 APDA is assembling a Voices of Parkinson’s Council - applications are now being accepted! We want to ensure that we incorporate the input of our Parkinson’s community into all of APDA's programming, research, and resources. Learn more and apply at

The APDA 2025 Virtual Parkinson’s Conference: Educate, Empower, Engage is made possible in part by our generous Gold Sponsor, @EliLillyandCo - and by people like YOU! 💙 💚 #APDAConference #Parkinsons

To our Los Angeles-area Parkinson's disease (PD) community affected by the wildfires: If you or a loved one are struggling to get the PD support and services you need, please contact us at 800.223.2732 and ask for Vicky, or email us at apda@apdaparkinson.org.

🧬 Ever wondered about gene therapy and Parkinson's disease (PD)? Researchers have had success with some rare genetic disorders–But it is much harder to attempt gene therapy for diseases that involve more complicated DNA changes, such as PD. Learn more at

📌 Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss a thing! We present educational broadcasts and resources all year log. From nutrition to exercise to mental health, we cover all things Parkinson’s with special guests, experts, and people with PD.

This is your last chance to register for the January 8 episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, where Dr. Eleni Okeanis Vaou, a Movement disorders specialist, will discuss the many forms of carbidopa/levodopa and answer your questions live during the program! ➡️

Thinking about trying a group exercise program, but not sure where to start? Register now for the next episode of Let's Keep Moving, where we’ll explore how group exercise programs can help you live well with Parkinson’s disease (PD)! #Parkinsons

We are so excited about the APDA Virtual Parkinson’s Conference coming up on Feb 19 & 20, and we’re thrilled to share some agenda highlights with you. Get ready for two great days of programming designed with YOU in mind. And best of all– it’s FREE! 💥 ➡️

If you’re looking for a training course to help you learn how to care for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), we have you covered! Learn more and register now at #TrainingCourse #Parkinsons #PDAwareness #Training #HomeHealthAides

The holidays can be hard. From missing loved ones to feeling isolated, not everyone has the same experience. Learn more about depression and PD at Know that you are not alone, and you should talk to your doctor if you’re noticing signs of depression.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for our ✨ FREE ✨ two-day virtual event! Perfect for people with Parkinson’s disease, care partners, friends and family, and anyone who wants to learn more.⁠ 💙 This conference has been generously sponsored by @EliLillyandCo

We recently shared an article about an exciting development where the EPA banned two solvents, trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene. Learn more about TCE and its connection to Parkinson's disease (PD), and what this means for our community at

📣 The NY Times reported today that the EPA is banning trichloroethylene (TCE), a chemical used as a solvent. Exposure is believed to increase the risk of Parkinson's disease, and the PD community has long been advocating for a ban. ➡️ (subscription req)

👀 Are you looking for something fun to do? Stay connected with APDA by attending our online events! It’s always lovely to see repeat viewers. Find what’s right for you and learn about local in-person events as well at

Don't miss the next episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, where we'll be discussing Women and Parkinson's disease (PD). Dr. Gilbert will be joined by special guest Dr. Jill Farmer to address this hot topic and answer your questions Live. Register now!

💙 💚 Today is Giving Tuesday! We’re so grateful for your support. Thanks to you, APDA is turning awareness into action – helping those impacted by Parkinson’s disease. Follow the link to donate today: #GivingTuesday

As National Family Caregivers Month winds down, Sheila Moore, LCSW, MSG, is here to offer some wise words about taking time for yourself. #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth #CarePartners