Other Parkinson's Resources

NC RESOURCES

Parkinson's Foundation - Carolinas Chapter
Learn about a variety of local educational events, as well as the two Moving Day walk for Parkinson's, in NC!
www.parkinson.org/Carolinas

Parkinson Association of the Carolinas
A great resource for support groups, exercise classes, an annual symposium, and an e-newsletter.
www.parkinsonassociation.org

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NATIONAL RESOURCES

For more information on Parkinson's disease, check out these great resources!...

Parkinson's Foundation:
www.parkinson.org
  • Free Helpline: 1-800-4PD-INFO
  • Free Aware in Care hospital kits
  • Free educational booklets and fact sheets on different aspects of Parkinson's
  • Webinars
  • Quarterly newsletter
  • PD Health @ Home weekly webinars and programs
  • Blog with up-to-date information on research advances
  • Trainings for allied health professionals
  • Podcasts
  • Support and funding for Centers of Excellence at Movement Disorders Centers internationally
  • And more!

Davis Phinney Foundation: www.davisphinneyfoundation.org
  • Strong focus on younger onset PD
  • Victory Summit educational program for patients/families
  • Every Victory Counts book for PD
  • Webinars

Michael J. Fox Foundation:
www.michaeljfox.org
  • Information on clinical trials
  • Webinars

American PD Association:
www.apdaparkinson.org
  • Young onset center

CurePSP:
www.psp.org
  • Information and support for “Atypical Parkinsonism Disorders," including Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Multiple System Atrophy and Corticobasal Degeneration
  • Ask the Doctor webinars
  • Online virtual support groups
  • Educational packets
  • Respite grant