Care Partners, Family Members, Adult Children
To all the care partners, family members, and adult children, we see you!. You provide love, support, resiliency, companionship, and so much more. You are part of the Movement Disorder Care & Support Ecosystem© and play a big part in The Family Network. Below you will find programs and resources designed especially for you, and connect with others who share in your journey.
Online Programs
- Lunch with Docs®
- Therapy Break™
- wHolistic!™
- Hear Me™
- emPowered!® Livestream
- Spotlight® Online
- Online Communities
Lunch with Docs®
Lunch with Docs® is a live, interactive discussion with a movement disorder neurologist. Addressing a variety of topics related to living with a movement disorder, these informal, interactive discussions provide a forum for you to learn, ask questions, interact, and be part of a community, regardless of where you live.
Therapy Break™
Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapies — all of these types of therapies provide exponential benefits for people impacted by movement disorders. This benefit is often underutilized and we never want you to leave benefits on the table. Each session includes a brief talk by a speech, occupational, or physical therapist discussing an aspect of the therapy and potential benefits. After the talk, the therapist will answer questions and facilitate a conversation for attendees to share tips and tools.
wHolistic!™ with Dr. Indu Subramanian
Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapies — all of these types of therapies provide exponential benefits for people impacted by movement disorders. This benefit is often underutilized and we never want you to leave benefits on the table. Each session includes a brief talk by a speech, occupational, or physical therapist discussing an aspect of the therapy and potential benefits. After the talk, the therapist will answer questions and facilitate a conversation for attendees to share tips and tools.
emPowered!® Livestream
The PMD Alliance emPowered!® Livestream series offers in-depth information on treatment and medication options and creates opportunities for you to hear from professionals directly. Our hope is that you will ask questions, absorb information to discuss with your own physician, and be better informed and empowered to weigh your options and make informed decisions.
Spotlight® Online
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Online Communities
Connect with people impacted by movement disorders over Zoom for a support group gathering to share tips, ask questions, and get social despite social distancing. We offer four different groups, each with a specific focus and audience.
Getting Real!™ Online
Care partners need information that is reliable and comprehensive without having to waste precious time digging through the vast options online that may not be reputable or only scratch the surface. Getting Real!™ Online is that resource! Getting Real!™ Online is a virtual community for care partners, adult children and family that includes an educational video library covering topics from symptoms, practical tips for management, to support in short, bite-sized videos you can access anytime day or night.

In-Person Programs
Spotlight® Workshop Series
A deep dive into medications, treatments and/or research. We connect you directly to physician experts to learn about movement disorder symptoms and the therapy options to treat them. Our hope is that you will ask questions, discuss, and engage in follow-up discussions with your care partners, family, and care team.
Renew!® Retreat
Experience our one-of-a-kind workshop designed with two simultaneous tracks: one for care partners and adult children AND one for those with movement disorders. We share information about disease progression and treatment options and create invaluable opportunities to network with those who share your experience.
Get Out!™ Social Series
Community mixers with educational themes for people impacted by movement disorders and their loved ones. These social gatherings allow people to spend time with new and existing friends over a slice of pizza. The core of this program is the research that social health is essential for brain health and longevity.
Getting Real™
Care partners and adult children don’t have time to skirt the hard truths; they need to get real about advanced Parkinson’s. This half-day workshop provides the opportunity to ask targeted questions about disease progression, treatments and support services. You will be reminded – you are not alone!
Live it Up!™
Drive-In connection and education in a safer space to learn and connect from a distance. This program will be uplifting, energetic and inspirational. COVID-19 precautions will be in place and attendees can sit in their cars or bring lawn chairs to place in front of their car.
Resources
- News
- Find A Local Support Group
- Find A Local Exercise Group
- Find A Clinician
- Medication Assistance
- PD&Me App
- National, Regional, Local Organizations
- Certified Parkinson Disease Care™ Facilities
- emPowered!® Communication Tool
News
Stay up-to-date with the latest Parkinson’s and movement disorder news and information featuring a wide range of topic and guest authors.
Find a Local Support Group
We have an extensive database of current support groups all throughout the country. This database will allow you to search by state for a local support group in your area.
Find a Local Exercise Group
Movement is key to any movement disorder. That is why we have compiled this list of exercise programs for you. Search our site for a local exercise program near you.
Find A Clinician
Nothing is more important than communication when navigating Parkinson’s disease. At first glance, this emPowered!® tool may look like it’s a symptoms checklist, but it’s really much more. It’s a resource to help families, loved ones, and physicians communicate effectively with each other.
Medication Assistance
Stay educated on the most up-to-date financial assistance and information related to Parkinson’s and movement disorder medications.
National, Regional, Local Organizations
We have compiled an ever-growing list of Parkinson’s and other movement disorder resources across the nation. Our goal is to provide a hub for all supports available to the community.
Certified Parkinson Disease Care™ Facilities
Certified Parkinson Disease Care™ (CPDC™) facilities and companies demonstrate a commitment to training their staff to create and deliver care plans with specific attention to the symptoms, medications management, and therapy considerations typical when caring for a person with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
emPowered!® Communication Tool
Nothing is more important than communication when navigating Parkinson’s disease. At first glance, this emPowered!® tool may look like it’s a symptoms checklist, but it’s really much more. It’s a resource to help families, loved ones, and physicians communicate effectively with each other.