The South Florida Chapter
The South Florida Chapter is one of 60-plus Chapters of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). As the grassroots organization for Parkinson's disease, the South Florida Chapter of APDA (Chapter) and its Information & Referral Center (I&R Center) are committed to providing services, programs and activities for people with Parkinson’s disease and their Caregivers.
Together, the Chapter and I & R Center "ease the burden" of Parkinson's disease by helping fund and organize numerous local programs and support groups that offer a network of qualified professionals, tangible resources, and a circle of friends who share similar needs.
This local network forms the basis of the grassroots campaign to help raise Parkinson’s disease awareness and overcome the unique challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease. |
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The South Florida Chapter is one of 60-plus Chapters of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). As the grassroots organization for Parkinson's disease, the South Florida Chapter of APDA (Chapter) and its Information & Referral Center (I&R Center) are committed to providing services, programs and activities for people with Parkinson’s disease and their Caregivers.
Together, the Chapter and I & R Center "ease the burden" of Parkinson's disease by helping fund and organize numerous local programs and support groups that offer a network of qualified professionals, tangible resources, and a circle of friends who share similar needs.
This local network forms the basis of the grassroots campaign to help raise Parkinson’s disease awareness and overcome the unique challenges of living with Parkinson’s disease.
The Chapter offers membership and sponsorship opportunities to help fund special programs and raise funds for research to find the cure for PD. Some of these programs include; Regional Parkinson’s Symposium, Newly Diagnosed PD 101 Workshops, Caregiver Education - Quality of Life Series, Caregiver Respite Assistance, Transportation Assistance and Annual Walk - A - Thon.
The Chapter's members are its greatest supporters, giving of their time and financial resources to strengthen the grassroots effort. Through greater awareness and broad community, corporate and charitable support, the Chapter will achieve its goal to extend local assistance programs to the farthest reaches of its geographic territory.
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Information & Referral Center
The Information and Referral Center was established by the American Parkinson Disease Association in 1995.
Our Center serves as a resource for persons with Parkinson's disease (PD), their caregivers, family members and health care professionals. The Center is strategically located at North Broward Medical Center to better service the greater Florida community regardless of location or affiliation.
It is a ready source of current information about Parkinson’s disease, answers questions about the disease, offers educational materials, provides a comprehensive resource and referral network and presents local and regional symposia and educational in-services and publications. It works in concert with the Chapter to provide special programs, respite care assistance, transportation services, Chapter membership and fund raising events.
Services Provided By The Center and Chapter Include:
♥ Information About Parkinson’s disease
♥ Telephonic response to Questions About Parkinson’s disease
♥ Comprehensive Resource and Referral Network
♥ Educational Materials
♥ Educational Symposia (Patient and Caregiver)
♥ Newly/Recently Diagnosed Workshops
♥ Support Groups and Exercise
♥ Information updates and announcements to those on the Center’s mailing list
♥ The Parkinson’s Source - Newsletter
♥ Respite Care Assistance
♥ Limited Transportation Assistance
Who We Are:
South Florida Chapter:
- President - Linda Gilchrist
- Vice President & Treasurer - Steven Cohen
- Board of Directors - Robin Porter, Ruth Flanz, Natalie Golbitz
- Executive Director - Gigi Gilcrease, RN, MBA
Information and Referral Center:
- Medical Director - Thomas C. Hammond, MD
- Center Coordinator - Gigi Gilcrease, RN, MBA
Contact us at:
American Parkinson Disease Association
201 East Sample Road
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33064
(800) 825-2732
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