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MISSION STATEMENT
"Sustaining The Quality Of
Life For People With Parkinson's In Western New York"
The
Parkinson’s Association of Western New York, Inc. is a
not-for-profit corporation serving the eight counties of
Western New York. The organization is dedicated to:
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Raising awareness of Parkinson’s
among health professionals and the community;
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Providing information, support, and
education for persons with Parkinson’s, their
families, and their caregivers.
To
fulfill this mission, the Parkinson’s Association of
Western New York, Inc. will seek the interest and
financial aid of patrons and supporters to:
AWARENESS
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Promote awareness of Parkinson’s Disease
among health professionals, members, and the community;
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Sponsor seminars and meetings dealing
with Parkinson’s disease;
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Disseminate information on the subject by
all means of communication;
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Network and publicize advancements in the
field and any other areas of scientific and medical
interest related to the subject;
EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
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Provide educational and emotional support
services, consistent with the best medical advice for
management of the Parkinson’s condition;
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Provide instruction in activities to
maintain and resist decline in neuromuscular function
for activities of daily living, occupation, speech,
voice and swallowing. |
