American Parkinson Disease Association

NEW YORK, NY, AUGUST 24, 2026 – The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) today announced the launch of a new Spanish-language microsite, expanding access to critical information and resources for Spanish-speaking people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and...

The World Parkinson Congress (WPC) is an international conference that takes place every three years and brings together researchers, clinicians, people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), care partners, and PD advocates to share information on the science of PD as well as the best clinical, wellne...

September 16 & 17, 2026 – Free two-day event returns to educate, empower, and engage the Parkinson’s community

NEW YORK, NY, AUGUST 17, 2026 – Following the overwhelming success of its first three years, which drew more than 9...

Momentum Builds to End Paraquat Use and Protect the Parkinson’s Community

On August 10, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation announced that all manufacturers of pesticide products containing paraquat-dichloride had voluntarily canceled their product registrations in California, beginning a phase-out of paraquat use in the state. The mes...

Every person has an internal clock known as the circadian rhythm which regulates many essential biological functions throughout the course of the 24-hour day. There is increasing evidence that Parkinson’s disease (PD) can cause disturbances that alter a person’s circadian rhythm...