About this resource
The Michigan Parkinson Foundation (MPF), established in 1983, is the only nonprofit organization solely dedicated to providing comprehensive Parkinson’s-specific support services across the entire state. For people living with Parkinson’s disease and the family members who care for them, MPF is a central, trusted source of programs, education, and direct assistance.
The Foundation’s work rests on four pillars: community, exercise, education, and respite. It sponsors more than 70 support groups throughout Michigan, along with mentorship opportunities that pair newly diagnosed individuals and caregivers with people who understand the disease firsthand. It offers specialized exercise classes designed to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms, organized by county for accessibility, and educational programming such as its “PD 101” sessions for those new to the diagnosis. Critically for caregivers, MPF also provides respite care to give family caregivers relief, plus medication-assistance funding and speech-therapy resources for those who qualify.
This resource matters because Parkinson’s is a progressive condition that affects movement, communication, and daily functioning over many years, placing steady demands on caregivers. MPF’s statewide network means families are rarely far from a support group, class, or knowledgeable contact. Caregivers can reach the Foundation at (248) 433-1011 or visit parkinsonsmi.org to find local programs, register for education, and learn about respite and financial-assistance options. It is a comprehensive, Michigan-specific lifeline for the Parkinson’s community.
What you'll get from this resource
- Michigan's only nonprofit devoted entirely to statewide Parkinson's support, founded in 1983.
- Built on four pillars: community, exercise, education, and respite.
- Offers 70+ support groups, county-based exercise classes, PD 101 education, mentorship, and speech-therapy resources.
- Provides caregiver respite and medication-assistance funding; reachable at (248) 433-1011.
Frequently asked questions
Support groups, education, respite care to give caregivers a break, mentorship, and medication-assistance funding, among other services.
Yes. MPF offers exercise classes designed to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms, organized by county for accessibility.
Call (248) 433-1011 or visit parkinsonsmi.org to find local programs and learn about respite and financial assistance.
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