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Connect with the Parkinson's Community

- Jun 19 2009

How can you connect with others in the Parkinson's community?

Whether it’s by sharing your personal story about living with Parkinson's, letting others know about your local educational event, or displaying your works of creativity online – there are many ways you share your unique experience with Parkinson's with others.

Use PDF's PD CommunityLink to browse and post your own:

Resources:  Share and find the books, websites and organizations that help you and your family to live with Parkinson’s – whether it’s with a new diagnosis, learning about treatments, dealing with employment and insurance issues and more. 

Stories:  Tell your story about living with Parkinson’s or find inspiration from personal accounts of others about dealing with diagnosis and coping with Parkinson’s through exercise, painting and writing. 

Events:  Search our community event calendar for local happenings or post details about your own support group meeting, educational event, dance class, local fundraiser and more.

Creative Works:  Browse the paintings, photographs, jewelry, poetry and music made by 240 people living with Parkinson’s or submit your own works of art.

Start Using PD CommunityLink Today!

If you have any questions about these tools or about Parkinson’s in general, call our helpline at (800) 457-6676, or Ask the Expert your question using our online service.

Source Date: Jun 19 2009