Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease (YOPD) Resources
Very often, the emotional, social, physical, and psychological needs of those diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) are different from those diagnosed at an older age. You might be soaring in your career, expecting a baby, raising multiple school-age children at home, and/or getting ready to buy your first house. These are different concerns than the ones who are diagnosed much later in life have. That’s why we want to shine a spotlight on YOPD. We want you to have the education, resources, and support you need to live well with Parkinson’s no matter your age.
Here, you’ll find a collection of our most popular and helpful YOPD resources.
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A Primer on Young Onset Parkinson’s and What’s Coming Next
Because of the unique challenges of living with YOPD, we want to increase awareness of YOPD, provide resources, and share stories to help people with YOPD live better today. One way is with this blog post, full of information dedicated to all things YOPD.
Young Onset Parkinson’s Disease Panel
Get first-hand advice on how to live well with YOPD from eight experts who are doing just that.
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YOPD Council
- Sex, Love, Dating, and Parkinson’s
- Non-Motor Symptoms
- Work, Money, Meaning, and Parkinson’s
- Exercise, Community, and Parkinson’s
- Disability, Insurance, and Parkinson’s
- Mental Health and Parkinson’s
- Medications, Side Effects, and Parkinson’s
- How to Change Careers and/or Find More Meaning on Your Current Path
- Death and Dying
- Downsizing Your Life with YOPD
YOPD Women’s Council
Or visit the YOPD Council series page to access the complete library.
Connect with an Ambassador
Our Ambassadors connect with individuals and families looking for support and community to help them live well with Parkinson’s. The following Ambassadors are specifically interested in those living with young-onset Parkinson’s (YOPD) and are available to speak with you through email, phone, video conference, and in person.
Veronica M Arevalo
Bakersfield, California
Sabela Avión Martínez
Long Island City, New York
Alejandra Borunda
El Mirage, Arizona
Max Brogi
Atlanta, Georgia
Drew Burke
Georgia
Gregg Busch
Tucumcari, New Mexico
Sandra Chu
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Kimerly Coshow
Blue Ridge, Georgia
Sarah (Zenner) Dolan
Evergreen, Colorado
Cidney Donahoo
Las Vegas, Nevada
Shan Havins
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Ken Hill
Portland, Oregon
Kat Hill
Portland, Oregon
Kristi LaMonica
Troy, New York
Michelle Lane
New Orleans, Louisiana
Amy Montemarano
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Joe Narciso
New Providence, New Jersey
Julie Obreiter
Bedford, New Hampshire
Laura Olmos
Laredo, Texas
Gene Rankey
Paola, Kansas
Doug Reid
Lafayette, Colorado
Katrina Rochon
Richlands, Virginia
Carol Schram
Washington, Michigan
Sree Sripathy
San Francisco Bay Area, California
TJ Teed
Carthage, Missouri
Alison Nicol Walsh
Tacoma, Washington
Bette Willins
Tuxedo, New York