Are you using all the free resources the Parkinson’s Foundation offers? Here are our top 7 tools designed to make life a little easier for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD), caregivers and family members.
1. Helpline
Call 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) or email Helpline@Parkinson.org to ask a Helpline specialist your PD questions in English and Spanish, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
2. Parkinson.org
Visit our website for unlimited articles dedicated to the latest Parkinson’s information, like our most popular pages: COVID-19 and PD, Research, Vertigo and Caregiving.
3. PD Conversations
PD Conversations is our online community where you can ask your Parkinson’s questions, connect with others living with PD and join a network of support. Check out our eight discussion groups.
4. Hospital Safety Kit
The free Aware in Care kit contains tools and information to ensure you receive the best care during a planned or emergency hospital visit.
5. Expert Briefings Webinars
Our free online seminars are led by a PD expert who provides practical tips. Register now for our next webinar, Mental Well-being and Memory, taking place on Tuesday, April 20.
6. Podcast
We discuss the latest in PD research, exercise and treatments throughout our 100+ episodes. Some recent popular topics include nutrition and impulse control disorders. Subscribe now.
7. Educational Books and Fact Sheets
Read in-depth information about PD from our vast collection of free publications. Check out Parkinson’s Disease: Frequently Asked Questions, and fact sheets Stress Management and Coping Skills for Care Partners.
The Parkinson’s Foundation is able to provide these amazing Parkinson’s resources because of supporters like you. Donate today and help us make life better, together.
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