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 #  Finding Care 

 Know which Parkinson's experts can help you maintain your best life.

 

 

 

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  ## 💡 Quick Summary 

 - Expert care improves outcomes for people with Parkinson’s by lowering complications and supporting longer, better quality of life.

- [A team-based approach](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/building-your-team "Building Your Care Team") brings together different specialists to address the wide range of PD symptoms.

- The Parkinson’s Foundation [Global Care Network](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/global-care-network "Global Care Network") designates interdisciplinary centers that provide comprehensive coordinated care.

 

 Taking a patient-centered approach to healthcare is essential to living well with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Since people experience Parkinson’s differently, building a diverse team of health experts allows you to manage your unique PD symptoms —and maximize your quality of life.

## Importance of Expert Care

People living with Parkinson's who seek expert care have better outcomes. Their complication risks are lower, and they enjoy better quality and longer lives. In fact, neurologist care saves about 4,600 lives each year in the U.S. alone. Better access to this care could help tens of thousands of people with Parkinson's.

Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with Parkinson's for a while, getting the right care at the right time can make a difference for you and your family.

### Team-Based Approach to Parkinson's Care

Parkinson's can impact your entire life. That's why your PD care team is so important. In the team-based approach, different types of experts work on an as-needed basis to address your full range of symptoms.

If you are ready to explore this approach, the Parkinson’s Foundation can help. Our [Global Care Network](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/global-care-network "Global Care Network") is widely recognized as the best-in-class treatment centers for Parkinson's. These designated centers offer team-based, interdisciplinary treatment and care to people with Parkinson’s.

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##  Empower Yourself With Information 

 Priority populations are groups of people within the Parkinson's community who face greater obstacles in receiving a diagnosis and care. These articles will help empower everyone in these communities with information that can help you access the best care.

 

 [Women & Parkinson's](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/women) 

 [The Black Community & Parkinson's](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/black-community) 

 [The LGBTQIA Community & Parkinson's](/living-with-parkinsons/finding-care/lgbtq) 

 

 

 

  ##  Related Materials 

   Podcasts 

###  [ Episode 2: The Parkinson's Foundation’s Role in Improving Standards of Care ](/library/podcast/2) 



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   Podcasts 

###  [ Episode 30: Team Care for PD: Why It’s Important ](/library/podcast/30) 



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   Podcasts 

###  [ Episode 55: Safety in the Hospital for People with Parkinson’s ](/library/podcast/55) 



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