Connecting those with Parkinson's to a Hope and a Care

Helping to educate, support, and connect those with Parkinson's Disease to resources for living their best lives.

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About PD Care Connection

Hope, Care, and Quality of Life

PD Care Connection's mission is to bring hope and options for care while a cure is pursued.

Community

To meet this objective, we will connect people with Parkinson's, their care partners, healthcare providers in the community to the potentially beneficial care options, services, and products available to them.

Quality of Life

By bringing educational events into communities, participants will learn about multiple options and connect people with Parkinson's with providers of goods or services, empowering them to live an active and productive life.

Proven Resources

Events will have treatments and products so that the person with Parkinson's can decide what might work best for them.

PD Care Connection

What We Do

PD Care Connection is a non-profit 501(c)(3)

Our goal is to connect those living with Parkinson's to treatments, products, and services to give hope of an improved quality of life.

Events

Our next event will be held in Scottsdale, Arizona from March 12th-14th, 2025.

Research and Fundraising

We are looking for sponsors, donations, and volunteers.

Training and Continuing Education

Our events also provide opportunities for professional development to help professionals develop new skills for theraputic interventions.

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We Need Your Support

Please consider giving to PD Care Connection. Your donations help to empower and enrich the lives of those with Parkinson's and their families

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PD Care Connection is a Qualifying Charitable Organization (“QCO”) for Arizona income tax purposes for 2024. Donations will qualify for a credit against your Arizona Income taxes. If you file your taxes as married filing jointly, your credit is limited to $938 and your limit is $470 if you file your taxes single, married filing separate or head of the household.

Click here to learn more. QCO #22695

Checks can be sent to PD Care Connection, 6545 East Larkspur Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85254

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Got a burning question about Parkinson's? We might have the answer

Is there a cure for Parkinson's?

Although research into Parkinson's disease is ongoing, there is currently no known cure or way to prevent it. However, research has made remarkable progress, and there is real hope that the causes of the disease, whether genetic or environmental, will be identified, and the precise effects of these causes on brain function will be understood. These remarkable achievements offer real hope for the future. Even though there is no cure for Parkinson's disease, most people with the disease can live enjoyable and fulfilling lives by identifying individual symptoms and determining a proper course of treatment.

Is having tremors a sign of Parkinson's?

While many associate Parkinson's with bodily tremors, not all tremors are caused by Parkinson's. The main difference between regular tremors and Parkinson's disease is the location and timing of the tremors. Tremors caused by Parkinson's disease typically occur at rest, while tremors caused by other conditions, such as essential tremor, tend to occur more when the affected body part is in use. It's best to consult a doctor as to the cause of tremors and identify if it may be related to the onset of Parkinson's

Is it possible to prevent Parkinson's disease?

Currently, there is no known way to prevent Parkinson's disease. However, there are several treatment options, including drug therapy and/or surgery, that can help manage the symptoms and improve quality of life.

What are the ways to cope with Parkinson's?

There are many treatment options available for Parkinson's, including medical, surgical, and exercise. Taking early action has been shown to slow down the progression of Parkinson's. Activities like hiking, boxing, dancing, and participating in the community have all been shown to help improve symptoms. Check out our 'Resources' section for more information

What Causes Parkinson's Disease?

Parkinson's disease is caused by the progressive loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the substantia nigra. Because dopamine is needed as a chemical messenger in the nervous system, it's absence results in a loss of smooth motor control. The cause of this loss is unknown, but it is thought to be a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

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