Parkinson's Disease Advocate Program

Newly Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease (PD)?

The diagnosis of Parkinson's is a scary time for individuals and their caregivers. PD is a complex disease impacting each person in a different way, so there's no one-size-fits-all approach to managing the disease. 

Our PD Advocate Program can help. We train advocates - volunteers who have grappled with the disease - to come along beside you and assist in a number of ways, such as pointing to information and resources related to your specific individual needs, as well as providing encouragement and emotional support.

Our Advocates Offer:

Encouragement 

Keep moving; look up! Don't give into the disease. PD waits for no one! 

Positivity 

Foster a "can do" attitude. 

Discovery 

Assist individuals and their families to discover new solutions to their issues while coping daily with the effects of the disease. 

Resources 

Help solve issues and obtain resources as needed and available. 

Developments 

Share ideas and new innovative developments 

Helpful websites for the newly diagnosed:

• Parkinson's Foundation: https://www.parkinson.org
• Michael J. Fox Foundation: https://www.michaeljfox.org
• American Parkinson Disease Association: https://www.apdaparkinson.org
• Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance: https://www.pmdalliance.org
• Davis Phinney Foundation: https://davisphinneyfoundation.org

Contact us: pdadvocatenewnan@gmail.com

*The PD Advocate Program is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.