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P ar kinson’s R esour ces of

Or egon (PR O)

www .par kinsonsr esour ces.or g

Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon (PRO) was found-
ed in 1980 with the singular purpose of providing
support and assistance for our fellow community mem-
bers living with Parkinson’s disease in Oregon and

SW Washington. We are local, direct, and personal.

Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon serves more than
15,000 households annually across Oregon and
SW Washington, with the objective of ensuring that
no one living with Parkinson’s faces this debilitating
disease alone. Our high-impact programs and ser-
vices for Parkinson’s patients and their families include
support groups, education and wellness programs,
licensed social work services, speech classes, and re-

spite programs for caregivers. Many of our programs
and sessions are available in hybrid or completely Watch a one-minute video about PRO at
virtual format to eliminate barriers to participation for those https://youtu.be/zZJ82XRWJY4
who are unable to attend in person.

A positive and caring attitude and respect for the individual are essential in everything we
do. We strive for excellence in the programs we deliver, actively collaborating with other
organizations that make a positive difference in the lives of people affected by
Parkinson’s disease.

Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon has offices in Portland, Eugene, and Bend with 11
professional staff. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors, and fortunate to
have a vibrant community of over 250 volunteers and trainers who help provide hope,
encouragement, education, and services to our Parkinson’s clients and their families.

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