Resources and Support for Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects more than 1.5 million people in the United States. It is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder in older adults, after Alzheimer's disease.
In the US, about 900,000 people are diagnosed with Parkinson's every year. The prevalence of PD in men is approximately 1.5 to 2 times higher than in women. Symptoms typically begin after age 50, although about 15 percent are diagnosed earlier, a form known as Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD).
All these communities — newly diagnosed individuals and their families, those who have had PD for awhile, men with PD, women with PD, young-onset people, those facing PD alone, caregivers, Spanish speakers, and Mandarin speakers — need resources and support.
This section, "Resources and Support," is the place for everyone coping with PD and for specific communities to find helpful information, support groups, and organizations. This section provides:
- online support in the form of scheduled group meetings via video or phone, and virtual forums and discussion boards accessible any time
- blogs and podcasts about PD, written or recorded by people with PD, care partners, researchers, or PD organizations
- list of four major national PD organizations plus some smaller ones with worthwhile offerings and we have a special organization list for Southern California residents
- focused resource pages for specific communities, including newly diagnosed, women with PD, YOPD, families, and veterans
- Spanish-language resources and Chinese-language resources