American Parkinson Disease Association

Mission

Every day, we provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by Parkinson's disease live life to the fullest.

Description

APDA Northwest provides support, wellness, financial assistance, education, resources, and research to thousands of people impacted by Parkinson's in the Northwest. Our support programs empower hundreds of attendees with knowledge about PD as well as the opportunity to develop enriching relationships with their peers and the community. Our support series for newly diagnosed (PRESS) and carepartners (Powerful Tools for Caregivers) are led by professional facilitators with expertise in social work, counseling, and the challenges brought on by PD. Offered in person and also on Zoom - so people can participate no matter where they live! In addition to support groups formed by geographic location, APDA supports other groups for Veterans, atypical Parkinson's, people living alone with PD, and more. Our wellness and fitness programs - offered free of charge - emphasize the importance of exercise and physical activity for people with PD, producing benefits such as increased strength and endurance, improved gait and balance, cardiovascular fitness, and overall better quality of life. APDA recognizes that Parkinson's can be expensive, and our Financial Support program provides financial assistance to relieve that financial burden. Our online Take Control education programs are offered bi-monthly and feature timely and timeless topics important to people with Parkinson's, led by experts in the field. We have also started providing in-person Live Well symposiums, bringing education opportunities where YOU live. APDA provides information by phone and email and numerous free resources that can be mailed or downloaded. We connect callers to specialists, support groups, and exercise classes, as well as providing free printed booklets and online education materials. APDA is also committed to funding innovative research at the ground level, and our Northwest chapter fully funds the local Parkinson's Disease Registry which connects the Northwest research community with potential study participants, to help research happen faster.

APDA Northwest chapter has a staff of 4 and we have been working tirelessly to connect, support, and educate. We are proud to serve our PD community in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Oregon. You can read about the positive impact APDA is making on people's lives in the graphic below: