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Tuesday, November 08, 2005
The National Parkinson Foundation
Michael J. Fox Foundation
Cure Parkinson’s Program
:: American Parkinson Disease Association
National Parkinson's Foundation
National.
More than 1000 active support groups, including Young Onset Parkinson community and online groups, that seek to improve the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers. Provides information on local groups at their website. Provides (at website) a "Support Group Leaders Manual" to help those interested in starting a new group.
WRITE:
National Parkinson's Foundation
1501 NW 9th Ave.
Miami, FL 33136
CALL: 1-800-327-4545
305-547-6666
FAX: 305-243-4403
E-MAIL: contact@parkinson.org
WEBSITE: http://www.parkinson.org
American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc.
National. 65 chapters. Founded 1961.
Network of 800 support groups for patients and families. Chapter development guidelines. Quarterly newsletter. Promotes research. Fifty-four information and referral centers nationwide. Also offers online booklets, referrals and support.
WRITE:
Amer. Parkinson Disease Assn.
1250 Hyland Blvd., Suite B4
Staten Island, NY 10305
CALL: 718-981-8001
1-800-223-2732
FAX: 718-981-4399
WEBSITE: http://www.apdaparkinson.com
Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc.
International. Founded 1957.
Aims to provide Parkinson patients a better quality of life through funding of research, in the hopes of finding the cause and, ultimately, the cure. Provides referrals to support groups, newsletter, information and phone support. Online question and answer forum.
WRITE:
Parkinson's Disease Fdn.
710 W. 168th St.
New York, NY 10032
CALL: 212-923-4700
1-800-457-6676 (day)
FAX: 212-923-4778
E-MAIL: info@pdf.org
WEBSITE: http://www.pdf.org
National.
More than 1000 active support groups, including Young Onset Parkinson community and online groups, that seek to improve the quality of life for both patients and their caregivers. Provides information on local groups at their website. Provides (at website) a "Support Group Leaders Manual" to help those interested in starting a new group.
WRITE:
National Parkinson's Foundation
1501 NW 9th Ave.
Miami, FL 33136
CALL: 1-800-327-4545
305-547-6666
FAX: 305-243-4403
E-MAIL: contact@parkinson.org
WEBSITE: http://www.parkinson.org
American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc.
National. 65 chapters. Founded 1961.
Network of 800 support groups for patients and families. Chapter development guidelines. Quarterly newsletter. Promotes research. Fifty-four information and referral centers nationwide. Also offers online booklets, referrals and support.
WRITE:
Amer. Parkinson Disease Assn.
1250 Hyland Blvd., Suite B4
Staten Island, NY 10305
CALL: 718-981-8001
1-800-223-2732
FAX: 718-981-4399
WEBSITE: http://www.apdaparkinson.com
Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc.
International. Founded 1957.
Aims to provide Parkinson patients a better quality of life through funding of research, in the hopes of finding the cause and, ultimately, the cure. Provides referrals to support groups, newsletter, information and phone support. Online question and answer forum.
WRITE:
Parkinson's Disease Fdn.
710 W. 168th St.
New York, NY 10032
CALL: 212-923-4700
1-800-457-6676 (day)
FAX: 212-923-4778
E-MAIL: info@pdf.org
WEBSITE: http://www.pdf.org
Monday, November 07, 2005
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