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Regional and State Parkinson's Organizations
The State of Alabama is served by three dedicated organizations and associations for individuals living with Parkinson's and their care partners. Each of these organizations work to provide local programming, support and movement group opportunities, educational support and resources, and fundraising initiatives. You are encouraged to become familiar with each organization.
American Parkinson Disease Association
Alabama Information and Referral Center
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Medical Director: David Standaert, MD, PhD
Program Coordinators: Laura Lieb, CRNP, MPH; Brooklyn White
Call: 1.205.934.9100
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The Parkinson Disease Information and Referral Center, located at University of Alabama Birmingham Department of Neurology was established by the American Parkinson Disease Association in 1978. This center serves as a resource for those with Parkinson's disease and their loved ones as well as healthcare providers. Patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and the greater community can receive support regardless of their affiliation with the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine.
Parkinson's Foundation - Gulf Coast Chapter
https://www.parkinson.org/GulfCoast
President: BJ Bennet
Director: Stacey Faber
Email: GulfCoast@Parkinson.org
Call: 1.251.207.4504
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Parkinson’s Foundation Gulf Coast makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research towards a cure. Whether you are newly diagnosed with PD or have been managing it for years, are a care partner, family member or friend of someone with PD, we are here to help you.
Parkinson Association of Alabama
https://www.parkinsonalabama.com
President: Clarence Pouncey
Executive Director: Bibby Bailey
Email: executivedirector@parkinsonalabama.com
Call: 1.833.473.5465
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Since its founding in 1978, the Parkinson Association of Alabama (PAA) has been dedicated to one mission: improving the quality of life for patients, caregivers and families affected by Parkinson's disease in the State of Alabama. You want and deserve a cure. We work to find one. We host fundraising events and provide opportunities for corporate sponsorships to develop funding opportunities that support targeted research which remains local to the state of Alabama, supporting our academic universities and centers of excellence in Parkinson's research. We connect those on the journey with PD and their care partners by fostering a community of safety and empathy to contribute to an improved quality of life for everyone affected by Parkinson's with support groups, educational forums, personal connections and community events.
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Additional Support Groups in Alabama
Virtual Offerings
We realize that our support group may not meet at the most convenient time for you. There are additional support groups in Alabama that meet virtually over zoom. There are also virtual support groups dedicated specifically for care partners. Consider reaching out to these facilitators if you think one is a good fit for you.
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APDA Care Partner Support Group
First Monday, Monthly - 7pm
Facilitator: Brooklyn White
Contact: bawhite@uabmc.edu
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PAA Living with PD
First Wednesday, Monthly - 10am
Facilitator: Ellen Hicks
Contact: ellen@parkinsonalabama.org
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PAA Care Partner Support Group
Second Tuesday, Monthly - 7pm
Facilitator: Ellen Hicks
Contact: ellen@parkinsonalabama.org
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Coming Soon! PD Thrive - Young Onset
For those age 55 and under.
Second Monday - Monthly at 6:30 pm
Begins in January 2025.