APDA Massachusetts Chapter

01/14/2026

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APDA applauds the 9 members of Congress who signed a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya urging them to seat the National Parkinson’s Plan (NPP) Advisory Council.

If your member of Congress did not sign the bipartisan letter, you can support these leaders by reaching out to your member to urge them to press HHS to immediately seat the Advisory Council.

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Learn more about this critical effort here:
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/article/congressional-champions-push-to-seat-the-national-parkinsons-plan-advisory-council/

01/13/2026

💙 𝗔𝗣𝗗𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 💙
Facilitated by Sarah Singer, the APDA Care Partners Support Group meets virtually twice monthly. The group is open to care partners of people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺: 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲
Do you sometimes feel more like a parent than a partner? Caring for someone with Parkinson’s can shift relationship dynamics in challenging ways. Join us as Irene Piryantinsky, PhD, ABPP-CN, of Boston Medical Center and Tufts University, shares compassionate, practical strategies to help care partners nurture intimacy - both sexual and emotional - through change.

🗓 Wednesday, January 28
⏰ 1:00–2:15 PM EST
💻 Via Zoom
🔗 Register here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/apdmas/event/carepartner-group/

01/08/2026

**𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁**
🧠 Research participants needed for a study at the University of New Hampshire to help learn more about how adults learn language to further improve future treatments for adult with acquired brain injury and neurogenic disorders. For eligibility, description of study, and enrollment details, please see flyer:

01/07/2026

We are grateful to announce the creation of TWO new support groups for individuals with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s.

The new 𝗛𝗬𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗦 group will begin on Thursday, January 22 at the Barnstable Adult Community Center . Facilitated by Charlene Chadwick, RN, the group will meet on the 4th Thursday of the month.

The new 𝗬𝗔𝗥𝗠𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛 group will begin on Wednesday, February 11 at the Yarmouth Senior Center . Facilitated by Charlene Chadwick, RN, the group will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

For additional information, please contact the APDA Information and Referral Center at 617-638-8466 or email apdama@apdaparkinson.org.

Town of Barnstable
Town of Yarmouth Massachusetts

12/31/2025

As we say goodbye to 2025, we’re filled with 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐦, and 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 for our incredible community.

In the year ahead, APDA remains committed to providing support, education, and critical resources to people living with Parkinson’s disease and their families. Together, we will continue pushing forward - advancing research, building community, and empowering everyone affected by PD.

𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑏𝑒𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑜𝑛. 𝑊𝑖𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ𝑦, ℎ𝑜𝑝𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑙, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑏𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑁𝑒𝑤 𝑌𝑒𝑎𝑟! 💙✨

12/31/2025

As we prepare to welcome another year, we know that living with Parkinson’s continues to bring unique challenges - and also incredible strength. 💙

We’d love to hear from you:
🌟 What are your New Year’s resolutions?
🌟 What goals are you setting for yourself?
🌟 What wishes or hopes do you carry into next year?

Your voice matters, and your story can inspire others in our community. Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s start the year together with courage, connection, and hope.

12/29/2025

⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗧𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲!
December 29th reminds us that the year is almost over - and there’s still time to make an impact before the clock strikes midnight on December 31st.

If you haven’t yet made your year-end gift to the APDA Massachusetts Chapter, today is the perfect day to check it off your list. Your support helps provide vital support, education and resources to people living with Parkinson’s across the Commonwealth.

💙 𝗗𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/massachusetts/ways-to-give-ma/donate/

12/27/2025

The APDA Parkinson’s Support Group in Auburn, Massachusetts recently held their inaugural holiday gathering! 🎄 The group spent a wonderful evening making wreaths, sharing laughs, and enjoying meaningful connection.

Thank you to Tim and Leah for organizing this special event and to the First Congregational Church Auburn for providing such a welcoming and supportive space for the PD community!

12/26/2025

𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒊 𝒛𝒂 𝑲𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒛𝒂𝒂! ✨ Happy Kwanzaa from all of us at the APDA Massachusetts Chapter! May this season bring light, connection, and inspiration to all who celebrate.

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at the APDA Massachusetts Chapter! We are wishing you a peaceful, hopeful, and bright season! 💙

12/23/2025

Your generosity this year has made a difference for the Parkinson’s community - and helped turn hope into action.

By giving today, you fund research, grow essential programs, and support thousands across Massachusetts.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀. 🤝

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