Information and Referral Centers | Contact Information | Resources

Information and Referral Centers

The APDA's goal of promoting a better quality of life for the Parkinson's community is actualized through an expanding network of Information and Referral Centers (I & R Centers). The unique contribution of these Centers is their ability to respond to the particular needs of persons affected by Parkinson's disease and their caregivers through education, referral, support and public awareness programs.

The I & R Center serves as a regional "hub" which processes requests received by mail, phone, email or on-site visit. In Orange County/Long Beach, our I & R Centers are coordinated and run by Debbie Bairns who may be reached using the following contact information:

Contact Information:

APDA Information and Referral Center
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center
9940 Talbert Ave., #204
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone: 1-877-610-2732
Fax: 714-378-5061
Email: dbaires@memorialcare.org


Resources:

Information and Referral Centers are a rich resource for Parkinson’s patients and caregivers. The following list describes some of the Information & Referral Center services:

Counseling

Free information about all aspects of Parkinson's Disease:

• Educational literature
• Video lending library
• Audio tapes

Educational symposiums and seminars (presented on an on-going basis)

Physician referrals

Support Group referrals

Referrals to Therapists

• Speech
• Physical
• Occupational

Caregiver Referrals

• Assisted living
• Nursing homes
• In-home care
• Adult day care
• Respite care

Insurance – Information and Referrals

• Long term care insurance
• Health care plans, HMOs
• Medicare
• MediCal

Legal

• Elder law
• Low-income or pro-bono services

Financial Planning

• Estate planning
• Medicaid entitlement strategies

Activities of Daily Living

• Transportation
• Medical Equipment
• Discount pharmacies
• Prescription information for low-income patients

Advocacy information