Serving AZ, NM, NV
Set this as my local chapterParkinson’s Foundation Southwest 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.
Your support of the Parkinson’s Foundation Southwest 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!
Read more about our chapter's impact
Thanks to supporters like you, we are able to provide free resources and advance research toward a cure.
Find Expert Care
Access to care professionals, medications and services
Parkinson’s Foundation Global Care Network creates more opportunities for people with PD to access high-quality care.
Hospital Safety Guide
Advocate for your best care
The Hospital Safety Guide contains useful tools and information to help a person with Parkinson's during their next planned or unplanned hospital visit.
Helpline
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.
PD Library
We are your trusted ally for information at every stage
We offer resources including videos, podcasts, webinars and other opportunities to learn about the many aspects of living well with PD.
Progress towards new medicines, better therapies and eventually a cure relies, almost exclusively, on innovative, high-quality research.
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.
Every year, we award local grants to community programs. Parkinson's Foundation Community Grants are made possible through the support of donors. Check for programs funded in your area.
702-847-6603
Southwest@Parkinson.org
Parkinson’s Foundation
ATTN: Southwest
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
Our Chapter Board ensures our impact is community based and community lead.
Laura Cohen – Board President
Laura’s career started in the financial and real estate industry, and she worked her way up the “corporate ladder” to ultimately achieve an Executive VP position.
Laura was the primary care partner for her mom with dementia. She experienced firsthand the challenges of caring for a loved one. This role precipitated the desire to start the journey of creating and opening the care homes in 2019.
In 2021 Laura saw the need for specialized services in care homes for those living with Parkinson’s. Her company dedicates one of their homes for Parkinson’s care, providing a safe environment and trained staff who truly understand the care needs of individuals with Parkinson’s.
Denise Kaye – President Elect
Denise began her career as a middle school math & science teacher for over 6 years, later working within non-profit organizations. After 16 years of non-profit work, she decided to venture into the corporate arena. After more than 3 years within the technology industry she joined forces with Eric her husband and business partner at Connections In Home Care & Community to assist with furthering the mission to provide the best home care & senior living placement available to seniors in the valley of the sun. With her teaching background, business experience and passion for helping others it was the obvious fit for the agency.
Denise also finds passion in educating and finding available resources for seniors and their families throughout the community. She holds a master’s degree in business administration and serves on multiples boards and committees within the community. When she is not working you can either find her volunteering for multiple causes, at the gym, hiking or spending time with her family.
Julio Gonzalez Jr. - Retired Global Real Estate Executive, JP Morgan Chase
Pat Brassill – Retired CPA
Dr. D. Gause, DMA – Retired Music Professor, Southern Nevada University
Dr. Zoltan Mari, MD – Ruvo Family Chair & Director for Parkinson’s Disease & Movement Disorders, Cleveland Clinic, Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Jamie Nesbit, PT, CPT, NCS, GCS – Physical Therapist at Creighton University
Therese M. Uthke, MS, CCC-SLP – Speech Pathologist at Barrow Neurological Institute
Kris Watts – Patient Services Coordinator at Barrow Neurological Institute
Dr. Dana Sugar, MD - UNM Comprehensive Movement Center
Joe Green, CPFT, CPT, CES - WE MOVE Parkinson’s Exercise Program
Joel Hoffman - Retired Senior Vice President, and Chief Analytics Officer for Optum
Jesse Papesh – Health System Manager, Acadia Pharmaceuticals
Jeff Levy – Retired Banker & Lawyer
Michael Sierchio – Retired Division 34 Manager Electronics & Flight Software
Jann’e Guterez – Owner Always Best Care, Tempe AZ
Arielle Noren – Business Director, Weitz Construction
Dr. Justin Chan, MD – MDS Barrow Neurological Institute