Welcome
The Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center (MAPC) is a National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence, and a wonderful resource for people with Parkinson’s and their families.
Our staff is committed to providing excellence in diagnosis, treatment, research and education for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other movement disorders.
We invite your participation through attending our support groups, educational classes, research studies, assistance programs, conferences, recreational programs and other services.
Mission
MAPC is committed to providing excellence in treatment, research, and education for patients and families affected by Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders regardless of ability to pay. We provide:
- Innovative and leading-edge diagnostic and therapeutic services.
- Research studies directed at improving treatment options, enhancing the quality of life for people with PD, and finding a cure.
- Educational services for people with PD and their family members, the medical and healthcare community, pharmaceutical community and the public.
- Recreational programs for people with PD
- Resources for the latest information about advances in research and treatment for PD and movement disorders.
- A community of participation and support for people with PD and their families.
- Public awareness programs to enhance the understanding of PD.
Parkinson's Registry
Don’t be silent – please consider entering your story in the MAPC Parkinson’s Registry.
MAPC needs you to participate in developing the world’s largest database of information about the ways that people with Parkinson’s are managing their care and treatment of PD.
Data collected from the registry will be used to facilitate the development of new therapies and healthcare services. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s at MAPC and at PD centers worldwide.
The registry will also enable participants to learn about new research studies for which they may qualify.
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Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center Programs
- : Efforts are continually in progress to help find a cure, improve treatment options and enhance the quality of life for people with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders.
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- : MAPC provides a variety of educational programs and training opportunities for patients, families and healthcare professionals. Programs include the annual Morris K. Udall Symposium for patients and caregivers, professional training for physicians and healthcare providers, and in-service training at hospitals and care centers.
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- : Educational materials, support groups and other resources are available to people with Parkinson’s and their families at no charge. Visitors can browse a library of books and videos about movement disorders, caregiving and health management. Computers are available to access information on the Internet. And MAPC coordinators are always available to provide free informational materials and discuss ways to find additional information.
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- : In the effort to create networks of people to share information and provide emotional support, MAPC provides both information and experts who can facilitate support group meetings for people with Parkinson’s and families throughout Arizona.
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- : Taught by qualified professionals, classes are adapted for people with Parkinson’s and other movement disorders. Topics include: Exercise / The Art of Moving, Aquatic Therapy, Yoga and Tai Chi.
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- : This newsletter is published three times per year by MAPC and includes the latest information about treatment options, current research trials, activities, events and patient stories.
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- : Through Ali Care, people with Parkinson’s’ disease who have restricted or no healthcare insurance and limited financial resources can qualify for care and services that enhance the quality of life. Services may include: assistance in obtaining medications, home-safety assessments, counseling services or other services and care as needed.
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The wide range of motor, cognitive and psychosocial issues that can occur in people with Parkinson’s disease are often complex. Because of this complexity people with Parkinson’s disease and their families can benefit from a multidisciplinary approach that uses the skills and expertise of many different practitioners.
During a visit to our Multidisciplinary Assessment Clinic you will receive a comprehensive assessment by a team of health care professionals. An Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Therapist and Social Worker will complete individual assessments. Each assessment will take 45 – 60 minutes. Based on your assessment the team will make practical suggestions to help you manage your PD and improve your quality of life.
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In an effort to provide education to the Hispanic community and direct services for patients and families in Spanish, the MAPC has developed an educational strategy that involves visting community organizations and groups such as senior centers and schools, among others, with powerpoint presentations and fliers in Spanish throughout the Valley. Regarding direct services, patients and thier families beenfit from finding information in thier language at our resource center and being able to cotact our Spanish extension: (602) 406-2453 with any questions or concerns they may have. They also can register to participate in the support group "Platiquemos", and a caregiver's workshop called "Herramientas podersas para los proveedores de cuidado".
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