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.
![[Webinar Recording]Women and young onset Parkinson’s with Dr. Annelien Oosterbaan](https://cdn.davisphinneyfoundation.org/2023/07/MicrosoftTeams-image-5.png)
![[Webinar Recording] YOPD and Parkinson’s with Dr. Rodolfo Savica](https://cdn.davisphinneyfoundation.org/2023/02/YOPD.png)
![[Webinar Recording] Living with Parkinson’s Meetup: September 2022: Ableism, Enableism, and Q & A](https://cdn.davisphinneyfoundation.org/2022/09/Ableism-enableism-and-audience-q-a.png)
![[Webinar Recording] Living with Parkinson’s Meetup: Q & A: August 2022](https://cdn.davisphinneyfoundation.org/2022/08/Living-with-Parkinsons-Meetup-Q-A-August-2022.png)
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 ArevaloBakersfield, California
Sabela Avión MartínezLong Island City, New York
Alejandra BorundaEl Mirage, Arizona
Max BrogiAtlanta, Georgia
Dr. Gregg BuschTucson, Arizona
Jolivette “Joly” ButlerMascoutah, Illinois
Sandra ChuMechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Kimerly CoshowBlue Ridge, Georgia
Beverly DeLeon, M.S., CCC-SLPSan Antonio, Texas
Sarah (Zenner) DolanEvergreen, Colorado
Cidney DonahooLas Vegas, Nevada
Shan HavinsIdaho Falls, Idaho
Lydia JohnsonTakoma Park, Maryland
Chad KillebrewPhoenix, Arizona
Kristi LaMonicaTroy, New York
Michelle LaneNew Orleans, Louisiana
Amy MontemaranoPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
Joe NarcisoNew Providence, New Jersey
Julie ObreiterBedford, New Hampshire
Laura OlmosLaredo, Texas
Gene RankeyPaola, Kansas
Doug ReidLafayette, Colorado
Katrina RochonRichlands, Virginia
Leo SarmientoErie, Colorado
Carol SchramWashington, Michigan
Sree SripathySan Francisco Bay Area, California
TJ TeedCarthage, Missouri
Alison Nicol WalshTacoma, Washington
Bette WillinsTuxedo, New York