Parkinson’s Foundation New England 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.
We are leaders in ensuring expert Parkinson’s care, educating and empowering the Parkinson’s community and driving the understanding of Parkinson’s through research. As a national organization with local presence and impact, we bring help and hope to the estimated one million people in the U.S., 10 million worldwide, who are living with Parkinson’s.
Our Impact
Your support of the Parkinson’s Foundation New England Chapter makes a big impact on the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) right here in your community, as well as across the country and around the world!
The Helpline answers more than 20,000 calls a year
Call our Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) to find your nearest PD specialist or local resources and get answers to your PD and caregiving questions.
The Parkinson’s Foundation Community Grants program supports programs that further the health, wellness and education of the Parkinson’s community. We help people with Parkinson’s live better lives, today.
In the 2023 grant cycle, we awarded 7 local grants to community programs. These Community Grants are made possible through the support of donors.
Introduction to Pole Walking for People with Parkinson’s and Care Partners, Emerson Hospital, Concord, MA
SCORE Power Training for Parkinson’s Fitness, SCORE Power Training for Parkinson’s Fitness, Salem, MA
PD University: An Interactive Lecture Series on Health, Arts and Science, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA
Expansion of Parkinson’s Program to Support Individuals, Families and Caregivers in the MetroWest Community, MetroWest Young Men’s Christian Association, Inc., Framingham, MA
Parkinson’s Body and Mind Exercise and Wellness Program, Parkinson’s Body and Mind, Bridgeport, CT
Upper Valley Programs for Parkinson’s, Upper Valley Programs for Parkinson’s, Lebanon, NH
Neuro Health Program for Parkinson’s Participants and Their Care Partner, Bangor Young Mens Christian Association, Bangor, ME