Navigating the world of Parkinson’s may be difficult and overwhelming. Click on the links below for information. Pages are linked to the organization’s home page. From the organization’s home page, go to the search box or explore the site menu for specific topics.
National Resources
Johns Hopkins Parkinson Disease & Movement Disorders Center
Parkinson Support 1st Step (through 5kforjk.org) Scroll down to “The First Step Set” to have a kit sent directly to you.
Social Security Administration: Click on right side menu for Benefits. Also Google search: Social Security and Parkinson’s Disease. This will link you to their specific blogs with further information.
Struthers Parkinson Center – Minnesota – healthpartners.org
University of Minnesota – Fairview mnhealthfairview.org
Essentia Health – Duluth, Minnesota
Northland Adaptive Recreation, Miller Dwan Foundation
APDA Minnesota – Has a program for people who have Parkinson’s to recieve $300. The MN affiliate may have funds, if their allotment is used up – then contact APDA at 1-800-223-2732 (or apdaparkinson.org)
Support Groups
Local Parkinson’s Disease Support Groups:
*Northeast Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets in the afternoon of the third Monday of each month at the YMCA Essentia Wellness Center In Hermantown, MN.
*Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) meets during the evening on the 3rd Monday of each month at YMCA Essentia Wellness Center In Hermantown, MN.
Visit the Calendar of Events for further information. Please note: meeting dates may be altered to accommodate holidays, scheduled activities, or weather-related events.
Photos: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum – Chaska, MN and Enger Tower – Duluth, MN
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