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Trusted Helpers





People our members have used for various projects and services. This list does not include medical professionals:


  • Wareham Custom Drywall & Paint, (301) 663-3426
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  • Kelly's Kitchen. Resource for "accessible" kitchen items
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When a Parkinson's Patient goes to the hospital





Your doctor wants you to get your medicines on time. One-third of all patients with Parkinson’s disease visit an emergency department or hospital each year.


One in 3 patients with Parkinson’s disease has been prescribed contraindicated drugs during hospitalization.

  • Five Things to know when Hospitalized With Parkinson's --CLICK HERE--
  • Parkinson's Disease In The Hospital by Dr. Stephen Grill --CLICK HERE--
  • Parkinson's Foundation of the National Capital Area Hospitalization Guide (FREE download) --CLICK HERE--
  • Get your FREE Patient Safety Kit (Aware In Care) --CLICK HERE--
  • PODCAST - When A Parkinson's Patient is Admitted to the Hospital --CLICK HERE-​


PD Generation





PD GENEration is a Parkinson’s Foundation initiative that offers genetic testing and genetic counseling at no cost for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). When you participate, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Better manage your Parkinson’s in the future
  • Help scientists in their journey to advance understanding of PD
  • Improve Parkinson’s care and research
  • Accelerate enrollment in clinical trials
  • Aid in development of improved treatments and personalized medicine for PD

You can learn more when you DOWNLOAD THE FLYER HERE.



Weather information





  • Maryland Department of Transportation Severe Weather Information
  • Potomac Edison OUTAGE information
  • Frederick County. MD Alert Center
  • NOAA Weather Alerts for Maryland
  • Extreme Weather Emergency Preparedness from the Parkinson's Foundation
  • Caregiver Emergency Checklist from Today's Caregiver.
  • Be Safe During Severe Spring Weather from Today's Caregiver.
  • How to Protect the Elderly in the Heat from Today's Caregiver.
  • Extreme Heat: Tips to Help You Stay Safe from Today's Caregiver
  • Tips to Prevent a Thanksgiving Emergency
  • Parkinson's Disease and Cold Weather
  • Skiing with Parkinson's Disease


Friends In Frederick Parkinson's Disease Support Group



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