APDA Newsletter From: American Parkinson Disease Association Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 7:58 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: APDA eNewsletter - June 2012 Home | Related Links | News & Updates | Donate Dear Rayilyn, Summer — what a wonderful time for anyone to build more physical activity into his or her life! And you know, it's so vital for people with Parkinson's to keep moving. Activity not only slows the progression of symptoms, but it also builds physical confidence and improves quality of life. When you reach out to people with Parkinson's through APDA, you encourage physical therapy programs like dance classes and provide information about how to stay active. I thank you for your involvement in the APDA family. Through our organization, you do such incredible good! Taking Action! Joel A. Miele Sr., P.E., Chairman American Parkinson Disease Association ***** Take Action Now! In summer, outdoor activities help people with Parkinson’s physically, even as they raise spirits and build confidence! Take action to fight Parkinson's as you make a gift now! APDA News & Updates Resistance Training Reduces Signs of Parkinson's A new study shows that resistance training not only makes people with Parkinson's stronger, but also reduces signs of the disease over the long term. One doctor emphasized the importance of staying active: "It's not one of those things where you can stop and expect to continue to see these benefits long term." APDA's Rehab Resource Center Offers Free Exercise Information and Guidance For more than two years, APDA's National Resource for Rehabilitation has been providing free information, education and guidance for persons with Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's Disease Neuropsychiatric Features and Fatigue Respond to Transdermal Rotigotine At the 64th American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting in New Orleans USA, UCB presented results from their post-hoc analyses of Neupro (rotigotine), which suggests that the drug improves common non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease. Researchers Discover A New Family of Key Mitochondrial Proteins for the Function and Visability of the Brain This family comprises a cluster of six genes that may be altered in neurological conditions, such as Parkinson's and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. Take Action Against Parkinson's! When you reach out through APDA, your gift helps fund life-changing research and supports information and referral centers ... giving people with Parkinson’s the opportunity to spend this summer participating in activities that benefit their bodies and spirits alike. Reach out with your gift of $25 ... $35 ... $50 ... or more now! Copyright © 2012 | American Parkinson Disease Association | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy 135 Parkinson Avenue | Staten Island, NY 10305 | Tel. (800) 223-2732 | www.apdaparkinson.org If you prefer not to receive APDA e-mail correspondence, please unsubscribe here. The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. was founded in 1961 to "Ease the Burden - Find a Cure" for Parkinson's disease. Headquartered in New York, the organization focuses its energies on research, patient support, education and raising public awareness of Parkinson's disease. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn