Parkinson's disease is a progressive, neurological disease that affects movement. It affects between 500,000 and 1,500,000 people in the United States, with 50,000 new cases reported annually. While there is no cure for the illness, drug therapy and surgery may be used when symptoms increase in severity. Family Caregiver Alliance is a nationally recognized information center on long-term care and the lead agency in California's system of Caregiver Resource Centers for caregivers of adults with cognitive disorders. Services include information, care planning consultations, support groups, educational programs, legal and financial consultations, publications, and respite assistance.
All services are free or low cost.
The Parkinson's Institute is a nonprofit organization conducting patient care and research in the neurological specialty area of movement disorders. Services include educational materials, information, physical therapy and gait and balance classes. Funding for this program is provided by the California Department of Mental Health.