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. Resource Finder
With so many resources, where do you begin? Answer two questions and we will personalize a list of free resources you can check out right away.
3. Parkinson.org
Visit our website for unlimited articles dedicated to the latest Parkinson’s information, like our popular pages about: Marijuana and PD, Genetics, Research and Caregiving.
4. Patient Safety Kit
The free Aware in Care kit contains tools and information to share with hospital staff during a planned or emergency hospital visit.
5. Expert Briefings Webinars
Every free online seminar is led by a PD expert who provides practical tips. Register now for our June 11 webinar on Tips for Using Home Health Aides.
6. Podcast
With more than 50 episodes and 100,000 downloads, join us as we discuss the latest in PD research, medications, exercise and treatments. Subscribe now.
7. Educational Books and Fact Sheets
Read or order in-depth information about PD from our vast collection of free publications. Check out our latest: Speech and Swallowing and resources for parents.
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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