Work-Related Issues
People with
Parkinson's who experience trouble seeking Social Security Disability Insurance
(SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits may find this form
helpful. It was created by the Parkinson's Action Network with the hope that it
will be used by both clinicians and patients as a way to document and track a
person's symptoms with particular focus on the symptoms that are most likely to
interfere with one's ability to work. The Parkinson's Disease Work-Related
Disability Assessment
form
is designed to supplement a patient's medical record and is not a Social
Security Administration form or application.
Support Groups
The Parkinson
Association of MN has a long history of support and interaction with the various
support groups of the Midwest Region Support Group Network. If you would
like to find a support group in your area:
Struthers Parkinson's Center
support groups
Capistrant Center for Parkinson's Disease
support groups
National Parkinson Foundation
The Parkinson Association of Minnesota was established as a chapter of the
National Parkinson Foundation in January of 1996. The NPF sponsors
research and treatment centers around the world. If you would like to
reach NPF,
you may call them at
1-800-327-4545. They also can be accessed by computer at
www.parkinson.org.
Capistrant Center for Parkinson's Disease and Movement
Disorders
The
Capistrant Center at Bethesda Hospital provides medical evaluations,
treatment, support and resources for those with Parkinson's Disease and Movement
Disorders.
Struthers Parkinson's Center
The
Struthers Parkinson's Center is an NPF Center of
Excellence. It offers clinical, research, educational, therapeutic, and
artistic programs for persons with Parkinson's throughout the Upper Midwest.
Progress & Possibilities
Fall Conference
Date: Saturday, September 25, 2010
Location: Minneapolis Marriott Southwest
Annual Conference sponsored by Struthers Parkinson's Center:
This is the largest conference in the Upper Midwest for those with Parkinson's
and related movement disorders.
For registration information for the 2010
conference, please call the Center at 952-993-5495 or
toll free 1-888-993-5495.
