American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) Information & Referral Center at Stanford
Who we are
The American Parkinson Disease Association Information & Referral Center (APDA I&R Center) at Stanford University Medical Center is a partnership between the American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. and Stanford University.
- Our goal: We provide Parkinson's Disease patients, their families, friends, physicians, and other medical professionals with education, assistance, and resources to help understand and manage Parkinson's Disease and to improve the quality of life for both patient and caregiver.
- Anyone in Northern California: We provide education and information to anyone in Northern California -- whether affiliated with Stanford or not. We are the only center in Northern California.
- Live outside Northern California? The APDA funds over 50 such information and referral centers in the US at major university medical centers and hospitals. Find an I&R Center near you.
"I" is for Information
Email List. Sign up for our "Stanford PD Info" email list -- no more than 5 emails per months and all on PD. We don't use this list to fundraise.
Print Materials. Available free of charge:
- Booklets dealing with symptoms and medications, support, physiotherapy, speech problems and equipment to be used in the home -- many available in other languages
- Educational supplements dealing with specific subjects related to Parkinson's disease
- Quarterly newsletter focusing upon the latest developments in research and treatment of the disease
Support Groups. Find a group near you! Some are open to anyone in the PD community, others for those with young onset PD, and those for caregivers only. Groups are wonderful places to:
- learn new information
- stay updated on research and treatment
- become motivated to maximize strengths and minimize impediments
- share tips
- socialize
- gain support
"R" is for Referral
This I&R Center also provides referrals to:
- movement disorder specialists in Northern California
- neurologists (if there are no movement disorder specialists in your area)
- speech therapists
- physical therapists
- occupational therapists
- other healthcare professionals
Contact Us
Contact us for information and referrals!
