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We promote hope and optimism through innovative services, programs, education, and support, while also funding vital research.

The Massachusetts Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) works tirelessly every day to support and empower those in our community who are impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD). We are here to help you and your loved ones every step of the way. Services we provide:
- Educational programs and resources
- Support groups
- Exercise and wellness classes
- Information and referrals
- Financial support programs
- and much more

12/20/2025

🚶🎨 It's ! Whether you're walking, dancing, painting, or sharing your story, you're showing what it means to live life to the fullest with Parkinson’s disease.

𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 – 𝗶𝘁 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱! ⬇️

12/18/2025

𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲!
Our local grants are designed to support health and wellness initiatives across the Commonwealth, often helping to launch new Parkinson's disease (PD) programs. Our focus is on empowering underserved communities with programs that will have a meaningful impact on the Parkinson’s community! We welcome applications from both organizations and individuals.
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𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/massachusetts/about-ma/community-grant-program/

12/17/2025

📚 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 — 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞.

At APDA, we’ve created a library of free booklets and fact sheets to help you and your loved ones better understand Parkinson’s disease. From symptoms and treatments to caregiving and wellness tips - it’s all here, and it’s all free!
💡 Most materials are available in both English and Spanish
📥 Download resources instantly
📩 Request free printed copies by mail

𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒍𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚: apda.link/CHPublications

And be sure to reach out to the APDA Information & Referral Center at Boston University Medical Campus (BUMC) at 617-638-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org so we can connect you with great local programs, classes, and support groups in your area!

12/16/2025

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗴𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗗𝗮𝘆?!? 🎄🧥✨

At , we’re celebrating the joy, laughter, and togetherness that make this season so special. Whether your sweater lights up, jingles, or looks like it was knitted by a very enthusiastic elf - we want to see it!

Share your best (or worst!) ugly sweater in the comments and help us spread some holiday cheer! 💙

12/15/2025

As we look to a new year, our commitment to the Parkinson’s community remains unwavering.

From education to exercise programs, support groups to community connections – the APDA Massachusetts is here every step of the way.

💪 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗗 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗲.

https://bit.ly/4ivLBZc

12/14/2025

Happy Hanukkah from all of us at the APDA Massachusetts Chapter! 𝑴𝒂𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒕. 💙

12/12/2025

Spotlight: 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘!
♟️ Led by a group of passionate high school students who believe in the power of brain games and community, Knight Moves offers low-pressure chess sessions for people living with Parkinson’s disease. Experience the mental and social benefits of chess on the first Wednesday of each month from 1:15-2:15PM at the MetroWest YMCA in Framingham!

𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: please contact Lauren Hanley at lhanley@metrowestymca.org

💚 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑃𝐷 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑡.

12/09/2025

💙 This year, the Parkinson’s community has shown us what true optimism looks like.

As we close out the year, the APDA Massachusetts Chapter remains dedicated to helping those with PD live life to the fullest. Your support makes everything possible.

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: https://bit.ly/4ivLBZc

12/08/2025

🌟 Our mission is simple - to help people impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest.

Through education, local support groups, exercise classes, wellness programs, research, advocacy, and more, the 𝗔𝗣𝗗𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 is here with you every step of the way.

Learn more at apdama.org or contact the 𝗔𝗣𝗗𝗔 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 (𝗕𝗨𝗠𝗖) at 617-638-8466 or apdama@apdaparkinson.org.

12/07/2025

Our 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚 & 𝐀𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 was an incredible success! ✨

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing Event Host, 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐤, for bringing her time, talent, and tremendous heart to this year’s celebration. Your energy lit up the room and helped make the evening truly 𝑚𝑎𝑔𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙.

💙 𝑊𝑒 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑙𝑦 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑔𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑜𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑜𝑢𝑟 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑃𝐷𝐴 𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑎𝑐ℎ𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑠 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟!

12/05/2025

Spotlight: 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻'𝘀 at the Marion, MA Council on Aging
This program combines functional movement, accessible yoga, and mindful breathing - offered both seated and standing - to support people in the early stages of Parkinson's. Together, we'll strengthen the body, meet challenges with compassion, and reconnect with the joy of moving.
𝗧𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲: call 508-748-3570
💚 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑒 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝𝑠 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜𝑔𝑒𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑠𝑢𝑝𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑝𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑃𝐷 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑠𝑡.

Address

85 East Concord Street, Ground Floor
Boston, MA
02118

Telephone

+18006518466

Website

http://apdaparkinson.org/ma

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