American Parkinson’s Disease Association Builds Online Community

The American Parkinson’s Disease Association has partnered with Smart Patients to build an online community for people living with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers.

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The platform is free to use for people who have the disease, along with their caregivers and their families. It allows each group to reach out to others around the country who are going through similar experiences.

Online communities are very supportive and often offer great sources of emotional support and information about the disease, including new treatments and research projects. The platform will help the APDA reach out to more people with Parkinson’s in the U.S. and empower them to improve their care and treatment, while offering a safe place for people to connect with others and share best practices and advice.

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