Florida Chapter

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Parkinson’s Foundation Florida makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) by improving care and advancing research towards a cure. Whether you are newly diagnosed with PD or have been managing it for years, are a care partner, family member or friend of someone with PD, we are here to help you.

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Impact of Parkinson's in Our Chapter

90,083

estimated people with Parkinson's disease

$4.9 Billion

estimated in Parkinson's-related expenses

6,637

estimated new people diagnosed

In the last five years, the Parkinson’s Foundation has invested $2,913,030 in innovative research, improved care, education and resources for the Florida Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. Here are some of the ways we are making a local impact:

Research

Improving Care

  • 15,345 people relied on our Hospital Safety Guide to prepare for hospital stays.
  • 532 health professionals trained in best-practice PD care.
  • $900,000 funded to support life-changing care to 92,762 people at 3 centers in our Global Care Network. 

Education and Resources

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Learn more about the impact of Parkinson's disease, including findings from the most comprehensive assessment of PD incidence in North America that highlight the growing importance of optimizing Parkinson's are and treatment for people with the disease.

Statistics Prevalence & Incidence
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