Education

APDA's National Young Onset Center

Your Partner in Education 

Learning all you feel you need and want to know about young onset Parkinson's disease can seem like a daunting task, especially when you are first diagnosed.  Most people want to educate themselves about the disease itself as well as new treatment options, advancements in research, and other related medical and non-medical issues.   

Our goal is to support you in your quest for information by providing the facts, resources, and referrals you need, now and in the future, so you and your family will be able to make well-informed healthcare decisions.  The more informed you become, the better able you will be to:

• Successfully monitor and manage your health and well-being
  
  
• Engage fully in the treatment process
  
  
• Communicate and collaborate with your healthcare providers
  
  
• Minimize disability
  
  
• Advocate for yourself