Emotional & Educational Support for People with Parkinson's & their families
Working so no one is isolated because of Parkinson's. Offers educational and emotional support through support groups, monthly newsletter, interactive website and one-on-one consults. Established in 1990. PRO has a local, regional, national and global outreach in helping families affected by Parkinson's.
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Since 1990
What is your primary product or service?
We work so no one is isolated because of Parkinson's disease. We provide emotional and educational support to people with Parkinson's, their caregiver and families, and professionals working in the Parkinson's arena
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I founded the Organization because my mother (diagnosed in 1984) and my husband (diagnosed in 1989) both had Parkinson's. Before starting this non-profit charity I owned a for-profit business for 13 years.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
There are no other Parkinson's organizations focusing solely on emotional and educational support. We pioneered our mission. Other organizations are research or medical models.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
We have one "Headquarters" office in Palm Desert; however, we hold ten support groups throughout Southern California and our website www.parkinsonsresource.org has a local, regional, state, national and global outreach and is growing exponentially.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Visits to our location are taken by appointment only - call 877-775-4111 toll free
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, money orders, visa, mastercard, discover and/or American Express
Which areas do you service?
All areas
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Jo Rosen is the President - it is a non-profit charity therefore not "owned"
What are your hours of operation?
9 AM to 5 PM
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That they could not live through the journey of Parkinson's without us
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