American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. - APDA
Organization URL(s)
apda@apdaparkinson.orgwww.apdaparkinson.org
Other Contact Information
135 Parkinson Avenue
Staten Island,
NY 10305
800-223-2732 (Voice - Toll-free)
718-981-8001 (Voice)
718-981-4399 (FAX)
Description
The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) was established in 1961 to provide information about the various services available to patients with Parkinson's disease and to make funds available for research in new drug therapies and to find a cure. The Association maintains 63 information and referral centers. The centers also provide educational booklets and information concerning health services in their areas, the availability of physicians experienced with the disease, and updated information on new medications. The Association awards fellowships that fund the work of medical researchers. APDA's support is dependent on contributions. APDA has 58 fundraising chapters and over 800 support groups nationwide.
Online Resources
- Information and Referral: American Parkinson Disease Association
http://www.apdaparkinson.org/user/InfoReferal.asp
Print Resources
APDA publishes a set of manuals on Parkinson's disease, home exercise programs, speech therapy, and aids for activities in daily living for patients with the disease. These are free upon request. Serial publication: American Parkinson Disease Association (newsletter), quarterly--information on the organization's activities, new medications, and ideas for health care.