Other Resources

Eldercare Locator
www.eldercare.gov
Supported by the U.S. Administration on Aging, this site links visitors to services for elders and/or disabled people in their local communities. Caregivers can also speak to an information specialist by calling the toll-free Eldercare Locator service 1-800-677-1116.

Health Finder (by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
www.healthfinder.gov
This federally-funded research engine helps to find links to all types of health information.

Lewy Body Dementia Association
P.O. Box 451429
Atlanta, GA. 31145
Helpline: 1-800-539-9767
Office: 1-404-935-6444
www.lewybodydementia.org

The Lewy Body Dementia Association provides educational publications, information about support groups, resources, a newsletter and specific help for caregivers.

LSVT (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) Foundation
www.lsvt.org/main_site.htm
Website contains information about LSVT, a speech therapy program, specially designed and proven effective for persons with PD. Site includes information about where to locate professionals certified in this method of treatment. NYU Rusk Rehabilitation Institute speech-language program uses the LSVT method.

Medicare Rights Center
www.medicarerights.org
For those who have questions or problems regarding health insurance coverage, this non profit, non-governmental website can provide some answers and suggestions.

Melvin Weinstein Parkinson’s Foundation
1340-1272 North Great Neck Road, #193
Virginia Beach, VA. 23454
757-313-9729
www.mwpf.org
This Foundation helps persons with PD who are financially challenged by helping purchase equipment and supplies necessary to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA)
www.elderabusecenter.org
1201 15th Street, NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 2005
202-898-2586
Provides resources on elder care, neglect and exploitation.

The Medicine Program
www.themedicineprogram.com
The Medicine program is a volunteer organization that works in cooperation with the physician to assist patients who qualify to enroll in one or more Patient Assistance Programs offered by most pharmaceutical companies for patients who qualify for free medications.

WE MOVE (Worldwide Education and Awareness for Movement Disorders)
204 West 84th street
New York, NY 10024
1-212-875-8312
www.wemove.org
WE MOVE is a non-profit organization that provides training and educational materials for health professionals, and persons impacted by movement disorders. Organization makes available WE MOVE News, a free electronic service and has many resources on their website.