New Jersey & Pennsylvania Chapter

Serving NJ, PA

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Parkinson’s Foundation New Jersey and Pennsylvania Chapter 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’s

76,953

estimated people with Parkinson’s disease

$4.8 Billion

estimated in Parkinson's-related expenses

6,221

estimated new people diagnosed

In the last five years, the Parkinson’s Foundation has invested $2,425,988 in innovative research, improved care, education and resources for the New Jersey & Pennsylvania Parkinson’s disease (PD) community. Here are some of the ways we are making a local impact:

Research

Improving Care

  • 4,718 people relied on our Hospital Safety Guide to prepare for hospital stays.
  • 1,199 health professionals trained in best-practice PD care.
  • $600,000 funded to support life-changing care to 48,492 people at 2 Centers of Excellence in our Chapter.

Education and Resources

 

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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