Welcome to the St. Louis Chapter of APDA

The St. Louis American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center is located in the Department of Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine. It is one of the largest among the American Parkinson Disease Association Centers in the United States.

SeniorAmerican Parkinson Disease Association has contributed more than $30 million to PD research and another $30 million to patient and caregiver support and education. Be an American Parkinson Disease Association partner in its mission. Each donation helps us to Ease the Burden – Find the Cure.
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The Nat Dubman Memorial Golf Tournament

When: Monday, May 21, 2012 at 8:30 am

Where: Lake Forest Country Club

John Mozeliak, GM, St. Louis Cardinals, Honorary Chairman

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PEP Meeting Featuring Dr. Michael Rezak, Medical Director of the APDA National Young-Onset Center

When: Saturday, July 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm

Where: Congregation Shaare Emeth, 11645 Ladue Road

Program: Early Diagnosis and Signs of Parkinsons That Doctors Often Miss

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JUST RELEASED – The Parkinson Journey

Introduction with Joe Buck
Chapter 1 – What is Parkinson’s Disease
Chapter 2 – What Causes Parkinson’s Disease
Chapter 3 – Changes in Mood and Thinking
Chapter 4 – Treatment Options
Chapter 5 – Managing Symptoms
Chapter 6 – Living with Parkinson’s Disease-Personal Journeys
Chapter 7 – Finding Out More (resources)
Bonus Feature 1 – Parkinsonisms – “Look Alikes” (Dr. Joel Perlmutter)
Bonus Feature 2 – Helping with Falls (Dr. Beth Crowner)
Bonus Feature 3 – LSVT Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (Dr. Cynthia Fox)
Bonus Feature 4 – Caring for a Nursing Home Resident with Parkinson’s Disease

Now just $10 plus shipping/handling!

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What is Parkinson Disease?

Hands & HeartParkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic neurological disorder due to the lack of the chemical dopamine in the brain. Dopamine controls movement, posture, and walking. Common symptoms of the disease are tremors, rigidity and bradykinesia (slow movement). Other manifestations of PD may include stooped posture, speech and swallowing problems, a mask-like facial expression, shuffling gait, arms kept fixed to the side of the body when walking, difficulty with fine hand movements and micrographia (small handwriting). PD symptoms may appear on one or both sides of the body. Signs of the disease have a slow, gradual onset. The cause of PD is still unknown.

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What does American Parkinson Disease Association do?

The primary function of our Center is to serve as a central location where people with PD, caregivers, medical professionals, students and other interested individuals can call or write to receive the latest information…

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