The Parkinson’s Information Service (PINS) is a service that provides people with Parkinson's disease and their families access to a team of information specialists who offer practical information and resources. The Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) offers PINS as a service to the Parkinson's disease community.
Contents
PINS comprises two programs, one online and the other via telephone, where people can submit their questions. The service is managed exclusively by the Parkinson's disease Foundation and is supported by Boehringer Ingelheim.
National HelpLine
The National HelpLine is the toll-free phone service within PINS. A team of information specialists staffs the line and answers questions about Parkinson's disease, its symptoms and treatment, and research advances. The HelpLine can also help callers locate local support groups, physicians, legal and financial assistance, and other community resources.
Ask The Expert
Ask the Expert is the online component of PINS that answers questions about Parkinson's disease. After people submit questions, information specialists review them and provide a detailed and personalized response within eight to ten working days. The service is available at www.pdf.org/en/pins_question.
Educational Materials
In addition to PINS, PDF offers educational publications and programs to provide information for people with Parkinson’s, their caregivers and families, and healthcare providers. Publications and programs include newsletters, brochures, booklets, videos, fact sheets, resource lists, and online educational programs such as webcasts and webinars. PDF also offers a free introductory packet containing several educational materials for people newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s.