Welcome to the Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area

PFNCA, Chapter of the NPF - 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102
Telephone: 703.287.8729 Fax: 703.918.4847
E-Mail: pfnca@parkinsonfoundation.org WEB: www.parkinsonfoundation.org

Copyright 2000-2006 Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area. All rights reserved worldwide.

Disclaimer: This web site is not being used to make diagnoses, administer treatment, prescribe medications, or order tests. The information contained is provided as an educational service, which can assist you in your personal research on Parkinson's Disease. This web site is not a replacement for the relationship you have with your healthcare provider. Any information provided is not medical advice and should not be substituted for regular consultation with your healthcare provider. If you have any concerns about your health, please contact your healthcare provider's office immediately.



	Last Updated: 28-May-2008
Donate Online About Parkinson's Disease About US Newsletters Patient Programs Support Groups Useful Links Contact Us			VA Community Lecture Series Held At 7 PM At Epiphany Byzantine Church 3410 Woodburn Road Annandale, VA 22003 [Directions] June 11, 2008 Mary Schlesinger Topic: Improving Your Quality of Life with Interactive Metronome (IM) MD/DC Parkinson Network St. Mark Presbyterian Church 10701 Old Georgetown Rd North Bethesda MD Doors open at 7pm, Program begins at 7:30pm. [Directions] June 17, 2008 Mitch Mills, M.D. Topic: Hospitalization of the PD Patient Training/Conferences/Etc.
		News Bulletin - Special Update
		Click here to read the press release about the recent Neupro® Patch Recall affecting PD patients in the US.
		From our Spring Newsletter
		A Care Notebook: Centralizing Your Health Information Reprinted from the online WE MOVE NEWS - This article describes the importance of and steps to creating your own personal Care Notebook. To read the full story, click here to open the newsletter. Also in our Spring Newsletter on Page 16, Ashley Smith, our CPP Coordinator reminds us that April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and provides tips on how we can spread awareness in our community about Parkinson's Disease. Also, you will find a complete updated listing of all the support groups and exercises classes starting on page 10 of the newsletter.
		Support Services Available
		The following support services are available to our community: Patient Relief Fund Caregiver Respite Fund Free consultations with Leon Paparella, PFNCA's staff Psychotherapist If you are interested any of these services, follow this link for more information.
		Solutions to Cope, Reasons to Hope Symposium
		Many of the presenters at our November symposium made their presentations available online. Click here to view the available presentations for download.

	PFNCA, Chapter of the NPF - 8300 Greensboro Drive, Suite 800, McLean, VA 22102 Telephone: 703.287.8729 Fax: 703.918.4847 E-Mail: pfnca@parkinsonfoundation.org WEB: www.parkinsonfoundation.org Copyright 2000-2006 Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area. All rights reserved worldwide. Disclaimer: This web site is not being used to make diagnoses, administer treatment, prescribe medications, or order tests. The information contained is provided as an educational service, which can assist you in your personal research on Parkinson's Disease. This web site is not a replacement for the relationship you have with your healthcare provider. Any information provided is not medical advice and should not be substituted for regular consultation with your healthcare provider. If you have any concerns about your health, please contact your healthcare provider's office immediately.