Parkinson Mentors Arizona
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Mentorship....a bridge to empowerment
Parkinson Mentors Arizona is a 501(c)3 non-profit committed to supporting and empowering individuals with Parkinson's Disease.
A Partner in Your Parkinson's Journey
Our mentors walk beside you with compassion, understanding and guidance.
Parkinson Mentors Arizona
Living with Parkinson's Disease Together
At Parkinson Mentors Arizona, our mission is to provide peer support to people newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, and individuals with established Parkinson's, so each person feels supported and empowered.
We understand that every individual's journey with Parkinson's disease is unique. Our peer mentors travel the road of PD with strength, advocacy, positivity, and persistence. We offer local community resources and guidance to help you achieve understanding and feel supported.
Who We Help:
People newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
People with established Parkinson’s disease.
People with Parkinson’s disease living in Maricopa County.
People with Parkinson’s disease who have questions.
People with Parkinson’s disease who want to talk to someone who is experiencing a similar journey.
Our Mentors:
Provide support to peers with Parkinson’s disease.
Listen.
Provide resources.
Speak from personal experience.
Do not provide medical advice.
Mentors are:
Living with Parkinson's disease.
Advocates.
Empowering.
Have a positive outlook.
Compassionate
Knowledgeable about resources in the community.
Trained by Ability360, a Center for Independent Living and have passed a background check.
Local Parkinson's Resources
Disclaimers:
PMAZ does not endorse any agencies, persons, or organizations listed on our website. Please do your research to determine which resources best meet your needs.
PMAZ and mentors DO NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.
Upcoming Events in the Local Community
Barrow Care Planning Forums
When an individual is diagnosed with a life-changing disease or medical condition, they, along with their care partner and families, face many challenges and difficult decisions. These quarterly virtual forums provide practical knowledge and valuable resources through a panel of interdisciplinary experts.
Hosted quarterly, virtually via Zoom
10-11:30 AM (Arizona time)
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
This series is offered free of charge. Registration is required.
To register, contact Tania Gomez Morales at (602) 406-2792 or Tania.GomezMorales@CommonSpirit.org
Young Onset Parkinson's Carefree Retreat 2025
September 19 -21, 2025
Carefree, Arizona
Go to www.mdfa.us to learn about their upcoming events and to REGISTER. Events are offered by Movement Disorders Foundation of Arizona.
Upcoming events:
Saturday, September 6th
Speaker: Shannon Y. Chiu, M.D. Mayo Clinic
*Involuntary Movements? It Could Be Tardive Dyskinesia.
Thursday, September 25th
Hybrid Event - In-person & Zoo
Moving Day Walk
November 8, 2025
Kiwanis Park
To sign up to walk go to:
PD Care Connection Experience Event
March 25-25, 2026
ASU SkySong, 1365 N. Scottsdale Rd.,
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
This is a free event with prominent speakers in addition to products and services. The event will have a broad spectrum of therapeutic interventions and research.
The 7th World Parkinson Congress kicks off in one year from now? View the Program-at-Glance and other important information at our website at wpc2026.org. We look forward to seeing you in Phoenix.
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