The Parkinson's Foundation is the nation's leading community for people living with Parkinson's, those who love them and those who are working to end the disease. With the largest presence in Parkinson's communities across the country and globe, we have everything you need to live better with Parkinson's today. We bring together people with Parkinson's, caregivers, medical professionals and researchers to ensure every person with Parkinson's has access to the best care; support cutting-edge research that leads to breakthroughs in treatments and a cure; and empower you and your family with resources and emotional support. The one million Americans living with Parkinson's deserve the promise of a cure and a better life today. Whether you are newly diagnosed, looking for a specialist or needing a support network, we can help. Join our community.
Nearly one million Americans, including approximately 52,500 residents of Texas who are 45 years or older, have Parkinson's Disease (PD). Approximately 60,000 Americans are newly diagnosed each year. The number of people with PD will increase substantially in the next 20 years due to the aging of the population. At the Parkinson's Foundation, we believe they deserve both the promise of a cure for tomorrow and a better life today.
Through your help we can continue to serve the North Texas PD community by:
- Continued investment in research to better understand Parkinson's, ensure better care and ultimately find a cure
- Training local health professionals to provide better care, and help close the gap in PD professional training
- Professional help offered through calls made to our Helpline (1-800-4PD-INFO), where information specialists can answer questions and make referrals to expert care
- Distributing Aware in Care kits preparing people with PD for planned and emergency hospital visits
- Providing free publications to help people with Parkinson's, their caregivers and family live well
- Fund programs that make an impact in local PD communities
- Offering free educational programs, online PD Expert Briefing webinars and our Podcast: Substantial Matters
- Bringing North Texans together through Moving Day, A Walk for Parkinson's, to fight Parkinson's and celebrate movement
Better Lives. Together.
The Parkinson's Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson's disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson's community.
Your generosity helps us improve Parkinson’s care and propels us towards a cure. Donors make a lasting difference for the Parkinson’s disease (PD) community, helping us advance research towards a cure, provide life-saving resources and improve access to care.
Your thoughtful support makes a direct impact right here in the South Central Chapter:
Education - our Helpline, Newly Diagnosed resources, Veteran outreach, and Community Grants.
Improving Outcomes Through Care - our Centers of Excellence and Professional Education.
Advancing Research - Investments in Scientists and Parkinson's Virtual Biotech.
The Parkinson’s Foundation is committed to removing barriers to care, making research inclusive, and ensuring that information and resources are accessible to all. We believe that everyone should have a fair opportunity to live a high-quality, long life with Parkinson’s disease (PD), regardless of how much money they make, their race or ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability status or geographic location. We are intentionally building on this commitment as a Foundation and as a community so that all people with PD and their families have what they need to manage this disease and live the best quality of life.
Organization name
Parkinson's Foundation
Causes
Seniors, Health Care, Social Services
Operating Budget
$10,000,000 or more
Counties Served
Collin, Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, Grayson, Rockwall, Cooke, Ellis, Erath, Fannin, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Montague, Navarro, Palo Pinto, Parker, Somervell, Wise
BIPOC Leadership
Neither/None
Address
1601 Harwell Dr.