Living with Parkinson's Disease

Support

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Find Parkinson's disease support groups in your area by inquiring at your doctor's office


	Support services can be found, including those for friends and loved ones of Parkinson's disease patients. Click here for more information on treatment options for Parkinson's disease.

Support

Living with the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease takes patience, determination, and a positive attitude. Thankfully, there are many Parkinson’s disease support options, so there’s no reason for someone to go through their treatment program alone. Here are some options:

Parkinson’s Disease Support Groups
Need the name of a PD support group in your area? Here are three options:

These support groups are provided as a service to patients and healthcare professionals interested in additional information. These support groups are not a part of GlaxoSmithKline. The content and materials available through these third-party organizations are not necessarily endorsed by GlaxoSmithKline. You should always consult with your physician or healthcare professional before beginning any treatment program.

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF)
Phone: (212) 923-4700
Instructions: Call the Foundation and ask for the Help Center. They can provide you with a referral.
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
Phone: (800) 223-2732
Instructions: Call the APDA and connect to x117 for the Referral Center. They can provide you with a referral.
National Parkinson Foundation (NPF)
Phone: (800) 327-4545
Instructions: Call the NPF and ask for a referral from the receptionist. If you’d prefer to get a referral through their Web site, go to www.parkinson.org and click on “Find a Resource.” Using your mouse, select the option that says “Support Groups” and then type in your information into the online form. After you submit your information, you will be shown the results of your search.

Other Sources of Support: Doctors, Counselors, and Friends
Some other good sources of support include doctors’ offices, counselors, social workers, and the Internet. Ask your doctor for information on Parkinson's disease support groups in your area. Also, ask for the phone numbers of social workers, counselors, or hospitals in your area. Those numbers may also lead you to support options.

If you’d prefer to meet with someone one-on-one or speak with someone privately and confidentially, you’ll want to talk to a social worker or counselor. A social worker or counselor can listen sympathetically to your feelings and concerns. Another option to use to get in touch with a social worker or counselor is the list of Parkinson’s Disease Organizations in the Resources section of this Web site.

Your friends and family can be an outstanding source of support as you go through your Parkinson’s disease treatment. Spend time with people you know who are positive, interested in listening, and whom you enjoy spending time with. Both you and your friends/family can benefit from the extra time that you share together.

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