PMD Alliance. – Parkinson & Movement Disorder Alliance, “PMD Alliance” for short — an independent, national nonprofit dedicated to providing opportunities for people to learn, live more fully and spark meaningful connections around them. Check out their Video series on the PMD Alliance website: “The More You Know”. In it  movement disorder specialists explain each FDA approved Parkinson’s medication and surgical treatment.

Southwest Parkinson Society – Jo Bidwell, Executive Director, is one of our favorite speakers and one the most knowledgeable persons when it comes to Parkinson’s. Located in Lubbock, Texas, Jo has put many miles on her autos driving across Texas and into New Mexico to start and support new support groups for years. Go to their website for current fundraisers and events, past editions of the Tulip Messenger, Caregiver’s Corner, Ask Dr. Hendley and Talk with Jo. And for a good laugh, read the Funnies!

Parkinson Foundation – “We have everything you need to live better with Parkinson’s. Support our mission to improve care and advance research toward a cure.” This group provides all kinds of reading material on Parkinson’s, and it is free! Order publications in English or Spanish.  Print Fact Sheets from the PD Library.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation– ” Our single, urgent goal: Eliminate Parkinson’s disease in our lifetime.” For an in-depth guide to navigating Parkinson’s disease and living well as the disease progresses, check out their Parkinson’s 360 toolkit.

The American Parkinson Disease Association – APDA has created more than 40 informational booklets and fact sheets to help educate you and your loved ones about Parkinson’s disease (PD). They are available at no cost to you, and most are available in both English and Spanish.