Your Guide to Parkinson's Resources

UCTV

9500 Gilman Drive, M/C 0176T
La Jolla, CA 92093-0176
800-742-5117
http://www.uctv.tv/search-moreresults.aspx?keyword=parkinson%27s

UCTV offers the public an extensive library of video presentations on Parkinson's disease from leading physicians. Use the keyword search function to find programs on PD-related topics such as: brain function, genetics, dietary/nutritional supplements, physical therapy, pscyhotherapy and more.

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USA.gov

USA.gov, Office of Citizen Services 1275 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20417
800-333-4636
http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Health.shtml

Find an A-Z list of health topics and resources on insurance, prescription drugs, nutrition, caregiving, and more on this government Web site.

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BenefitsCheckUp helps you find state, federal, and private benefits programs available where you live. These benefits programs can help pay for prescriptions, health care, food, utilities, and more. You can also get help with tax relief, transportation, legal issues, or finding work.  Take their questionnaire to find out what benefits and services are available to you.

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The Parkinson’s Well-Being Map™ has been developed to support communication of a person’s Parkinson’s status with their care team.

Using the Map you are able to:
• Monitor your condition
• Review your motor and non-motor symptoms
• Make the most of your consultation to focus on the questions important to you

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2 Comments

This link downloads a corrupted file :(

Holly Bonasera, Aug 21, 2012

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Hi Holly,

Thank you for your comment. We have updated the link so you should now be able to see the Parkinson's Well-being Map.

APDA Young Onset Center, Aug 21, 2012

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We Move

204 West 84th Street
New York, NY 10024
http://www.wemove.org

We Move provides an online movement disorders specialist directory designed to help people locate physicians in their area who have an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of people with a movement disorder, such as Parkinson's disease. This Web site also has a listing of clinical trials that are currently available.
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US Department of Health & Human Services

5600 Fishers Lane
Rockwell, MD 20857
http://www.hrsa.gov

This federal resource will link you with a health center near you where you can see a doctor or specialist without insurance. These federally-funded health centers will allow you to pay what you can afford, based on your income. The health centers can be found in most cities and in some rural areas.
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The United Way provides free and confidential information and referrals to assist with food, housing, employment, health care, counseling, and many other needs. Web site visitors can search for organizations by city, state, or ZIP Code, and refine their results by using keyword searches to find services that may be available in their areas.
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NeedyMeds.org

P.O. Box 219
Gloucester, MA 01931
http://www.needymeds.org

NeedyMeds is a non-profit organization that helps people who cannot afford their medication or healthcare costs. Their Web site has links to Patient Assistance Programs for prescription drug financial assistance as well as information to help you locate a low (or no) cost clinic.
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A national non-for-profit organization whose sole mission is focused on free clinics and the populations they serve. This Web site contains a state-by-state listing of free clinics and contact information for each clinic.
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This Web site allows visitors to locate teaching hospitals by state lookup. In some instances, these institutions offer community outpatient clinics in neurology and/or movement disorders staffed by residents. You may be able to obtain services through this type of clinic for little or no out-of-pocket cost.
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I&R Center

Find more resources at the local level by contacting the APDA Information and Referral (I&R) Center closest to you to.

Also learn about upcoming educational and support programs in your area.

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