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

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), Massachusetts Chapter 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

04/26/2026

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𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻’𝘀 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲? 𝗪𝗲’𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀.

Join us for the next episode of Dr. Gilbert Hosts, where APDA’s own Dr. Gilbert will spend the entire program answering your questions - covering everything from diagnosis and symptoms to treatments and care teams.

📅 Wednesday, April 29
🕐 1:00 PM ET
📍 Live Online Broadcast
👉 Register today: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/events/dr-gilbert-hosts-ask-the-doctor-anything-2/

04/25/2026

Join us 𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗗𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬 4/29 at Encompass Health in Woburn!
📅 Date: Wednesday, April 29
🕙 Time: 12:00 - 2:00PM
📍 Location: Encompass Health (2 Rehabilitation Way - Woburn, MA)

04/24/2026

𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 𝗳𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀! 💪

Recently, our chapter staff - joined by APDA MA board member Gail Achin - put in the work organizing and inventorying our storage unit ahead of the Massachusetts Optimism Walk for Parkinson's. It takes teamwork (and some heavy lifting!) to get event-ready.

All that effort helps make this event a success - and you won’t want to miss the 40th Annual Walk!
👟 Register today: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/2026-parkinsons-walk-apda-boston-ma/

04/23/2026

Stay connected. Stay informed. 💙

Join the APDA Massachusetts Chapter mailing list and be the first to hear about local programs, support groups, events, and the latest Parkinson’s resources - delivered right to your inbox.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/massachusetts/resources-support-ma/add-me-to-the-ma-mailing-list/

04/22/2026

It’s National Volunteer Week and ! 🎉

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible volunteers who make the annual Massachusetts Optimism Walk possible. Your time, energy, and dedication are what bring this event to life - and we truly couldn’t do it without you! 💙

𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒃𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀!
Register now at www.apdama.org - sign up as an individual or create a team. Then email Laura at Ldonahue@apdaparkinson.org to select a volunteer role.

04/20/2026

Living with Young Onset Parkinson’s and navigating work challenges?

Join the APDA Virtual Lecture Series on Wednesday, April 22 (4:00–5:30 PM ET) for an important session on "Employment and Parkinson’s: Rights and Protections".

Learn about your workplace rights, how to advocate for yourself, and gain practical tools to support your career and future planning. This program is designed for individuals with YOPD and their care partners, combining expert insights with real-life experiences.

👉 Register here: https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/massachusetts/resources-support-ma/add-me-to-the-ma-mailing-list/

04/17/2026

We’re grateful to the Nevins Memorial Library staff for hosting a wonderful Parkinson’s Awareness event this week!

A special thank you to Tracy Pekarsky and Sue Juknavorian for their thoughtful planning and coordination of this impactful program.

We were honored to have Dr. Marie Saint-Hilaire, Professor of Neurology and Movement Disorder Neurologist at Boston Medical Center, share an overview of Parkinson’s disease, including the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment. As Director of the American Parkinson Disease Association Center for Advanced Research at Boston University her insights were invaluable.

Cathi Thomas, RN, MS also provided an informative update on APDA community support programs and services.

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒋𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒅 𝒖𝒔 - 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔!

04/15/2026

It's and we have BIG things planned for the APDA 2026 Massachusetts Optimism Walk for Parkinson's. BIG!

⬇️ 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐣𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬!

04/14/2026

Join us for the 2026 Seacoast Parkinson's Wellness Expo – New Hampshire! 💙
🗓 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Community Campus, Portsmouth, NH
➡️ REGISTER: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/apdmas/event/seacoast2026/

We’re excited to bring our community together for a morning focused on exercise, connection, and support for individuals living with Parkinson’s, their families, and caregivers.

**This event is proudly hosted in partnership with the APDA Massachusetts Chapter.

04/14/2026

This year the APDA Massachusetts Chapter will award a $500 scholarship to four (4) graduating high school seniors to be used towards higher education expenses!

✏️ To review eligibility and application details visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9jcxbUMnYrEPtx7EoT496WcZY76nQlIt3KSrQS51qTOAc9Q/viewform

04/12/2026

💙 New Parkinson’s Support Group in Woburn 💙

Join our new in-person support group for individuals living with Parkinson’s and a family partner.

📍 Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England
🗓 Starts April 21
🕑 3rd Tuesday monthly | 2:00–3:30 PM
📞 781-939-1989
📧 arianna.tello@encompasshealth.com

04/11/2026

💙 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗣𝗗𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗥𝘂𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿! Taking place on Memorial Day weekend each year, honoring the service of fallen 1st Responders, on a course in arguably one of the most historic cities in the nation; this race has become a destination event for thousands of our participants and offers a one of a kind experience.

👟 𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗘𝗗 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗶𝗯𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. If you are interested in running the Half Marathon or 5 Mile with Team APDA, please contact Laura at ldonahue@apdaparkinson.org.

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**MAIL ONLY** 15 S Main Street, PO Box 272
Boston, MA
02067

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+18006518466

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http://apdaparkinson.org/ma

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