Parkinson's Disease Organizations

• Health: Conditions and Illness: Neurological Disorders: Organizations 

• American Parkinson Disease Association  - Aids patients and their families through research and current findings, caregiver support, and education.
• Center for Neurologic Study  - Provides updates on the experimental and medical endeavors of the institute, whose mission is to discover the cure for the neurological disease.
• CuresNow  - Promotes scientific research on Regenerative Medicine. Presents press releases and links to related institutions.
• Edinburgh Branch of the Parkinson's Disease Society  - Provides information on activities and meetings, trainings, and care programs. Includes details on support services offered for patients and their carers.
• The HollyRod Foundation  - Provides medical, physical and emotional support to individuals with Parkinson's Disease.
• Maine Parkinson Society  - Organizes specialized programs and services for patients and families such as respite care, and an information and referral center.
• Michigan Parkinson Foundation  - Promotes support group services, educational and professional programs, and medication assistance for PD patients and families.
• National PADRECC  - Specialist unit from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs which caters to various clinical services for PD patients. Shows contact details and brochures of service areas.
• National Parkinson Foundation  - Contains historical overview of the national institution in the United States. Includes information on their programs, events, and offered grants.
• National Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Center  - Supports various institutions in the country that carry out medical programs and social services for patients and their families.
• Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation  - Provides educational resources, support and specialist treatment to patients and caregivers. With news articles and calendar of events.
• PALS Support Group  - Subdivision of the Parkinson’s Association of Ireland which aims to offer support to young patients afflicted with the disease. Features an article about coping with difficulties in relationships.
• Parkinson Society Ottawa  - Offers specialized services such as physician referrals, physiotherapy and Tai Chi classes, counseling, and support groups. Contains FAQs and contact references.
• Parkinson’s Action Network  - Serves as a voice for policy issues which involve the Parkinson’s community. Provides details on how to participate in the advocacy.
• Parkinson's Appeal  - Funds the Deep Brain Stimulation treatment at the University College London Institute of Neurology. Features patients’ stories and video clips.
• Parkinson's Disease Foundation  - Supports and funds scientific research, educational programs, and support services. Provides overview on research programs, grants and fellowship trainings.
• Parkinson's Disease Society  - Assists advanced research on medical and surgical treatments, therapies, equipment and cure. Shows news updates and contains resources for health and social care professionals.
• Parkinson's Institute  - Focuses on finding the cause and a cure for the disease. Includes research overview and details on the outreach and education programs.
• Parkinson's Resources of Oregon  - Organizes exercise and movement classes, advocacy, support groups for the Parkinson's community of Oregon and Southern Washington.
• PDS: Hull and East Yorkshire  - Self-help support group which holds meetings and fosters assistance for patients and families. Contains an event archive and pictures.
• Re-Wired for Life  - Promotes the understanding of Deep Brain Stimulation through information and support services, and research development. Provides a forum and surgery information for patients.
• Special Parkinson's Research Interest Group  - Aims to promote and advance medical research in finding the cause and cure of the condition. Contains a glossary of movement disorder terms.
• Stem Cell Action Network  - Volunteer group which supports research of various scientific and medical associations and institutions. Discusses basic facts on stem cells and cloning.
• Team Fox  - Awards heroes all over the country who make it their personal mission to find creative and fun ways to raise funds for Parkinson's research.
• Tri-State Parkinson's Wellness Chapter  - Provides listing of services offered for patients and families seeking support. Also includes facts about the disease and news updates.
• World Parkinson Congress  - Holds an international assembly for discussions on scientific discoveries, medical practices and caregiver initiatives.
• Young Onset Parkinson's Association  - Develops alliances with related institutions to provide a community support group for patients.