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April 2020 Parkinson’s Awareness Month
April is Parkinson's Awareness month. This month join us as we #Plan4PD. Print this calendar — or follow along with a family member or friend at Parkinson.org/Awareness.
12Save our bilingual Helpline
number in your phone as a contact so you
can reach out to us with Parkinson’s
questions! 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636).
26A Center of Excellence
is a medical center with a specialized team who utilizes the latest PD treatments. Find
your nearest center at Parkinson.org/Search.
19Volunteers are integral to helping us make life
better for people with PD. Volunteer today at
Parkinson.org/Volunteer.
20Connect with a local
Parkinson’s Foundation chapter to get involved and
utilize local resources. Learn more at
Parkinson.org/Chapters.
21Every year our community grants fund local exercise,
wellness and education programs. Learn more at
Parkinson.org/CommunityGrants.
22Writing not only keeps
the brain sharp, but telling your My PD Story can inspire
others. Submit your story at
Parkinson.org/MyPDStory.
23NATIONAL BOOK DAY
Starting a new book can stimulate your brain. Order
a guidebook from our library of PD-
related topics. Visit Parkinson.org/Store.
Join your community at Moving Day, A Walk
for Parkinson's! Register today at
MovingDayWalk.org.
25NATIONAL
TELEPHONE DAYStay social. Schedule a phone call with a loved
one you haven’t reached out to in a while.
27Having a group of medically diverse
experts manage PD symptoms can maximize
quality of life. Learn how to build your care team at
Parkinson.org/ExpertCare.
29
Explore movement and music. Dance classes can help PD symptoms such
as balance, cognition, depression and more!
30 Think of our
Expert Briefings as an extension
of your care team. Watch at
Parkinson.org/EB.
13Always be prepared for a planned or unplanned
hospital stay. Order your free Aware in Care
kit today at Parkinson.org/Store.
14Calling all care partners! Join us for our 2020 Care Partner Summit|Cumbre
Para Cuidadores on May 16. Attend a viewing party or watch online. Register at Parkinson.org/Summit.
16STRESS AWARENESS DAYMake time today for some self-care, like a massage. Check out our massage therapy fact sheet and
many more at Parkinson.org/Library.
15Looking for Spanish
resources? Bookmark Parkinson.org/Español on your browser, call our
bilingual Helpline or visit PDConversations.org.
17Plan out some PD-friendly
meals with our Foodie Friday videos a at
YouTube.com/ParkinsonDotOrg.
18If you or a loved one has been newly diagnosed
with Parkinson’s, you are not alone. Let us help you plan at Parkinson.org/
NewlyDiagnosed.
Parkinson.org1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636)
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1Ask questions and explore
trending topics in our PD Conversations online
community! Engage today at PDConversations.org.
THURSDAYWEDNESDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
5Watch our Neuro Talk videos
where our Chief Scientific Officer discusses a variety
of PD topics at YouTube.com/
ParkinsonDotOrg.
6Never miss a research update. Follow us on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
@ParkinsonDotOrg.
7WORLD HEALTH DAY
More than 10 million people are living with
Parkinson’s around the world. For the
latest PD research articles go to Parkinson.org/Blog.
8Help fund cutting-edge research. Donate today! Parkinson.org/Donate.
9Learn more about genetics and our genetics research initiative, PD GENEration, at Parkinson.org/Genetics.
10Listen to experts discuss
PD research on our podcast. Subscribe
today or listen now at Parkinson.org/
Podcast.
11WORLD PARKINSON’S DAYHelp us support Parkinson's
research! Learn how at Parkinson.org/Facebook.
2Always stay up
to date with the latest PD news and articles. Join our email list at Parkinson.org/
Subscribe.
3Help make life better for
people with PD. Start an awareness month
Facebook fundraiser at Parkinson.org/FB.
4Spread PD awareness
and write a letter to the editor of your local paper.
Use our template at Parkinson.org/Awareness.
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INTERNATIONAL DANCE DAY28
Always be prepared. Make a list of everyone in your care team and
keep it with your medical documents. Call our Helpline for referrals.