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Nobody should fight Parkinson's with only the people in their own living room. These are Dean's guides to the organizations that have your back — who they are, what they actually offer, and how to put each one to work. Every fact checked against the source.
Health information, not medical advice. Talk with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.
By Coach Dean Moskowitz
The Parkinson's Foundation runs a free Helpline — 1-800-4PD-INFO — staffed to answer real questions about Parkinson's, in English and Spanish. Here's everything else they offer and how to use it.
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The Michael J. Fox Foundation has directed more than $2 billion into Parkinson's research since 2000. What that means for you, and the two concrete ways regular people move the science forward.
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Founded in 1961, the APDA has raised and invested more than $338 million for the Parkinson's community. A plain-English guide to their chapters, research centers, and how to actually use them.
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Founded by one of America's winningest cyclists after his own diagnosis at 40, the Davis Phinney Foundation is built around one idea: living well today. Start with their free Every Victory Counts manual.
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Parkinson's quietly takes the voice, and Parkinson Voice Project exists to take it back. How the SPEAK OUT! program works, why their Pay It Forward model is remarkable, and how to find a provider.
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NBA veteran Brian Grant was diagnosed with young-onset Parkinson's at 36. His foundation is one of the best free sources of Parkinson's exercise and nutrition resources anywhere. A coach's guide.
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PMD Alliance serves people with Parkinson's AND every other movement disorder — free education, support ecosystems, and provider training, delivered with a personal touch. Here's how to use them.
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Founded in 1990 by overwhelmed caregivers who built the support network they couldn't find, PRO serves Southern California families with support groups, the Wellness Village directory, and a podcast.
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