Welcome to the Massachusetts Chapter of the
American Parkinson Disease Association
This site is rich in resources for people with Parkinson's and those who care for them. Look here for sources of support, current information, and opportunities to get involved. Be sure to check in regularly for updates.
Annual Winchester Symposium
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Join us for our Annual Winchester Symposium "Presenting a Parkinson Panel of Experts: Answering Your Questions." Thursday June 5, 2008, 10-12noon at the Jenks Senior Center in Winchester, MA.
APDA Massachusetts Walk-A-Thon 2008
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Come out and join us for the 22nd Annual APDA Walk for Parkinson's disease research! 100% of the donations raised will be used for research. Click on the logo to visit our Walk website to register, create a personal page for your team, or donate for the event!
The 13th Annual Putt for Parkinson's Celebrity Golf Tournament
The 13th Annual Putt for Parkinson’s Celebrity Golf Tournament will be held at the Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland, Massachusetts on Friday, September 12, 2008.
We hope that you will plan to join us this year along with our celebrity guests. The golf tournament is organized and staffed by volunteers, and 100% of the proceeds go to the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association.
Neupro Patch US Recall
Neupro (rotigotine transdermal system) patches are being recalled in the US and individuals who are taking this medication are advised to contact their healthcare provider. For more imformation, Click Here to access a press release from UCB.
Keith Ciccone, President of the APDA MA Chapter Meets with Senator Cynthia Stone Creem Recognizing April as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month
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Keith Ciccone, President of the APDA Massachusetts Chapter met with Senator Cynthia Stone Creem of Newton on April 10, 2008. They were joined by MA Chapter board member Kim Creem to recognize April as Parkinson's Awareness Month. Senator Creem introduced Keith to the Massachusetts Senate. Keith received a proclamation signed by Governor Deval Patrick.
Staff members of the APDA Information & Referral Center and MA Chapter participate in Action Day on Beacon Hill
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Staff members of the APDA MA Chapter and Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Center joined the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Adult Onset Disability Alliance for an Action Day at the Massachusetts State House on May 1, 2008.
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The Role of the Care Partner in the Successful Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
*** If you missed this event, or would like to watch the lecture again, you can now view the video online! BUniverse, BU Today's Media Archive, has posted this lecture on their website. Click here to view the video!
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The Role of the Care Partner in the Successful Treatment of Parkinson's Disease, presented by Lonnie Ali, wife and primary care partner to Muhammad Ali, and Kapil Sethi, MD, FRCP, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Movement Disorders Program at the Medical College of Georgia.
Cookbooks Have Arrived!
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**Elaine Proulx, Cookbook Committee member, is scheduled to appear on "The Taste of Merrimack Valley." For more details, select "Read more" below.
