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If You found this page, you may have recently received a diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease (PD). Because there is no definitive test for PD, your diagnosis was probably made by either your general practitioner or a neurologist who you went to see because you were experiencing unusual symptoms that were worsening. You may have suspected your symptoms were a sign of PD, but receiving an actual diagnosis can still feel devastating and leave you wondering what to do next.

Immerse yourself with information about PD

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​Internationally renowned as both a neurologist and a leading researcher, Dr. Okun has been referred to as "the voice" of these patients and a world authority on Parkinson's disease. His positive and optimistic approach has helped countless people manage their symptoms and achieve happiness despite them.

Reach out for support

The first step to living well with PD is reaching out for support.  The Parkinson's Association of SWFL is here to help you navigate through the uncertainty and connect you with the information and resources you will need to help you live well with PD.
Please reach out to us by calling our office at 239-417-3465 to schedule a meeting with a member of our team who could assist you. There is no charge for our services and we have helped thousands of people who were in the same position you find yourself in today.

Call us 239-417-3465

How can you help?

We know you have a lot of questions and we are here to help answer them. Having those questions answered can be a huge relief and make your next steps to living well with PD that much easier. We are here as a resource to connect you to neurologists in southwest Florida and movement disorder specialists in the state of Florida. 

Each week we provide our members with a variety of classes and educational programs that include:

• 12 movement classes
• 8 support groups
• 5 speech classes
• 3 social wellness classes
• A variety of educational talks from leading Parkinson researchers and medical experts.
• Click here for a  Sample Calendar of Activities for a typical week of programs offered by the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida

There is no charge to participate or to become a member.

Please don't wait to seek support

It is not unusual for someone who is diagnosed with PD to wait until there is a crisis to reach out to us for support. Studies show that early interventions prolong your ability to stay active and delay the onset of some progressive symptoms. Please call us today so we can help you start your path to living well with PD.

Our staff can help you:

• Find answers to your questions.
• Learn about our PD movement, speech and wellness classes available to you and your care partner.
• Identify support for you during a crisis.
• Connect you with opportunities to meet others with PD for inspiration and support.
• Keep you up to date with information on best practices, new studies and treatments.

Resources

Click Here for a list of resources including Movement Disorder specialists and Neurologists.
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