Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers
For Veterans and Family
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| Appointments |
| Veterans with suspected movement disorders are typically referred to a PADRECC or an Associated Site by a consult from their VA primary care provider or general neurologist. Please, see our Getting Care page for more information. If you are a Veteran and are not yet in the Veteran Affairs Healthcare System, print out your VA Welcome Kit and explore Vets.gov to learn about your benefits. https://www.vets.gov/welcome-to-va/ |
| Parkinson's Disease and Military Exposures |
| Veterans diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease or Parkinsonims who served in-country or on the inland waterways of Vietnam between January 9, 1962 and May 7, 1975 are presumed to have been exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides and are eligible for presumptive service-connection. To learn more, about Agent Orange and other military exposures, click these links: Agent Orange website or call 1-800-749-8387, the Special Health Issues Toll-Free Helpline. Camp Lejeune past water contamination and Parkinson's disease VA Military Exposures and Veterans' health concerns pages WRIISC: War Related Illness & Injury Study Center, may have additional information |
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Joint Philadelphia & Richmond VA PADRECC Meetings: 1st Monday of the Month @ 1:00pm-2:00pm EST Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams Contact: Gretchen Glenn, email for link information
Meetings: Third Tuesday of Each Month @ 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm PT Tel: 415 379 5530 Meetings: 1st Thursday of the @ 12:30pm - 1:30pm CT Meetings: 3rd Thursday of the Month @ 1:00pm – 2:30pm, CT / 11am-12:30pm PT Contact: Ilianna Sanchez 612-467-3802 VA Long Beach Health Care System Meetings: evey other Friday @ 1:00pm – 2:30pm PT Contact: Megan Gomez, PhD: 562-706-0740 Northwest PADRECC-Portland Meetings: 2nd Friday of the month @ 10:00am-11:30pm Contact: call to register-- 503-220-8262 x58594 Early Onset Support Group Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month @ 5:30pm EST Location: Virtual Contact: Jessica Kaplan or 804-675-5931 Parkinson's Disease Caregiver Support Group Location: Virtual Contact: Jessica Kaplan or 804-675-5931 |
| Parkinson's Disease Organizations |
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Notice: When you click on a links provided below, you will be leaving the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. The VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of any of the links listed below. Please refer to the VA's official disclaimer at: http://www.va.gov/disclaim.htm Parkinson's Foundation www.parkinson.org American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) |
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| Educational Resources |
My Parkinson's StoryMy Parkinson's Story on YouTube is a series of short videos addressing various aspects of Parkinson's disease told through the grace of Veterans' stories:
Newsletters:The PADRECCs publish two newsletters to provide clinicians with information on recent developments concerning movement disorders. These newsletters are also available to our patients. Go to our For Professionals page and look for the VA Parkinson Report and the Bi-Monthly Transmitter on the right-hand side. Patient Education Brochures:Patient Education Brochures were developed by the PADRECCs to provide patients and families with information on the most common topics concerning Parkinson's disease. Exercise and Physical Activity Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease Agent Orange and Toxic Exposures and Parkinson’s Disease Additional Resources:Notice: When you click on a links provided below, you will be leaving the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. The VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of any of the links listed below. Please refer to the VA's official disclaimer at: http://www.va.gov/disclaim.htm
Understanding PD and Mental Health in the Veteran Community (April 2022) Veterans and Parkinson’s: A Team Approach to Living Well (Mar. 2022) Environmental Exposures in Veterans with Parkinson’s (Nov. 2021) Veterans and Parkinson’s: What You Need to Know (Oct. 2021) |
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The VA Caregiver Support Program contains a wealth of resources for caregivers/partners, including self-care and caring for your Veteran. Visit the VA Caregiver Support Program website at www.caregiver.va.gov or call the National Caregiver Support Line, at 1-855-260-3274. I'm Caring for a Veteran with Parkinson's Disease (PD) - What do I need to know? Download fact sheet Connect With Others Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers VA Geriatrics and Extended Care
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