APDA launches new campaign during Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month

The American Parkinson Affection Association APDA a nationwide organization dedicated to fighting Parkinson s Infection informed that it is launching its new campaign titled Did You Know next month Taking place throughout April Parkinson s Ailment Awareness Month the APDA initiative will look to share key statistics features and personal stories related to the condition along with highlighting means that the constituents can get involved As part of the campaign the Georgia Chapter of ADPA plans on hosting a number of programs and events to inform local residents and increase engagement Planned events include the Parkinson s Empowered Symposium in Atlanta on April and PD The Essentials in Rome on April with both events featuring a panel of experts that will answer attendee questions regarding Parkinson s Ailment Additionally the Georgia Chapter reported that it will also share numerous educational content on its social media accounts using the hashtag DidYouKnow to help spread awareness According to APDA Parkinson s Disorder affects approximately one million people in the United States including in Georgia with new diagnoses each year Amidst those staggering numbers APDA says that Parkinson s Ailment Awareness Month is the perfect time to shine a spotlight on the issue With a new finding every six minutes nearly people in this country will learn they have PD in April alone announced Amy Johnston executive director of the APDA Georgia Chapter Here in Georgia we are the boots on the ground From patronage groups and exercise classes to educational events and access to PD experts the APDA Georgia Chapter is here for every member of our local PD locality working tirelessly to help make their journey more positive With so multiple impacted by the illness APDA says that society promotion is crucial towards helping the organization to achieve its goal of finding a cure for PD The organization says that people can provide help either by raising awareness about PD or by making a donation on the APDA website The post APDA launches new campaign during Parkinson s Sickness Awareness Month appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta