American Parkinson Disease Association

The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. was founded in 1961 to "ease the burden and find a cure" for Parkinson's disease. The organization focuses its energies on research, patient support, education and raising public awareness of the disease.

135 Parkinson Avenue
Staten Island, NY   10305-1425
(800) 223-2732
apda@apdaparkinson.org
www.apdaparkinson.org

Comments

Submit your comment
(Words only, no HTML allowed)
Email:  
 

Our Community

Answers from our Experts

How do I get my sick elderly mother to eat when she refuses?
Jacqueline Marcell, elder care author & radio talk show host

I know how hard that is because my normally sweet mother did the same stubborn thing. She had been so sick she’d gotten down to 82 pounds, yet would clinch her teeth when I got half way through feeding her.

Jacqueline Marcell, elder care author & radio talk show host
Full Answer...

Caregiver Poll

Which is the primary medical condition from which your care partner suffers?
Alzheimers
Cancer
Parkinson's
Osteoporosis
Diabetes
Heart Disease
Other

Next Poll »