Parkinson's patients and their families struggle with coordinating between neurologists, movement specialists, and therapists while managing complex symptoms and medications. It's mentally exhausting. Solace Parkinson's advocates—medical professionals with movement disorder experience—can:
Best of all, most patients pay nothing out of pocket.
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Hannah S.
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Hannah is a Registered Nurse with a master’s in Nursing. She helps patients feel informed and supported in their healthcare journey.
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Jessica B.
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Jessica is a dual-board certified nurse practitioner. She's helped many patients who've had difficulty navigating the healthcare system.
Terri L.
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Terri has 26 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist. She specializes in aging life care, caregiver support, and navigation.
Ron S.
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Ron is a patient advocate certified by UCLA. His focus is in medical billing, insurance issues, and healthcare navigation.
When managing Parkinson’s Disease, otherwise easy tasks like scheduling appointments, arranging transportation, and organizing paperwork can feel difficult and overwhelming.
An advocate can make the calls, manage the appointments, and keep records organized so you can focus on what matters most: enjoying a better quality of life.
Parkinson’s care is complicated. Unlike many other diseases, treating Parkinson’s often involves physical therapists, speech therapists, dieticians, and more.
An experienced care advocate will serve as your central point of contact. They’ll keep your doctors coordinated, your health records centralized, and everyone focused on the same goal—getting you the care you deserve.
Treating Parkinson’s Disease can feel exhausting and isolating. Having someone to talk to, someone who really gets it, can make all the difference.
Your Solace advocate understands what you’re going through and will be there to listen when you need them most. They can be a shoulder to lean on when times get hard and a voice of reason when nothing seems to make sense.
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With Solace, you get both a patient advocate and a supporting physician, which we refer to as your “care team”.
Your advocate will be there to manage the day to day aspects of your care: coordinating with doctors, researching potential solutions and communicating updates to you.
Your supporting physician can unlock resources for you and your advocate that might otherwise be out of reach.
Parkinson's disease affects multiple body systems and requires management from a diverse team of specialists, including neurologists, movement disorder specialists, physical therapists, speech therapists, and mental health professionals. Solace Parkinson's advocates serve as your central coordination point, ensuring each provider has complete information about your symptoms, medication responses, and treatment goals. They organize medical records from different specialists into one comprehensive system that tracks disease progression, treatment adjustments, and therapy outcomes. Your advocate schedules appointments strategically to maximize energy during higher-functioning periods and minimize travel burden. This coordinated approach transforms fragmented specialty care into a cohesive treatment program where every provider works from the same updated information about your condition.
Parkinson's treatment involves complex medication regimens with precise timing requirements and frequent adjustments as the disease progresses. Solace advocates help manage these evolving medication protocols, creating customized tracking systems for timing, dosages, and symptom responses. They research emerging treatment options specific to your Parkinson's stage and symptom profile, explaining potential benefits and risks in clear, understandable terms. Your advocate helps prepare for neurology appointments by documenting symptom patterns and medication effects, ensuring productive discussions about treatment adjustments. When considering advanced treatments like deep brain stimulation or focused ultrasound, they compile comprehensive information about procedure details, recovery expectations, and insurance coverage. This medication and treatment support ensures you receive optimal benefit from available therapies while minimizing side effects.
Parkinson's disease creates progressive changes in mobility, dexterity, and independence that require ongoing environmental and lifestyle adaptations. Solace advocates research practical solutions for your specific symptom challenges, from adaptive equipment that simplifies daily tasks to home modifications that improve safety and accessibility. They connect you with occupational therapists who specialize in Parkinson's adaptations and help implement their recommendations in your specific living situation. Your advocate identifies strategies for managing Parkinson's symptoms in different settings, from medication timing adjustments for important events to energy conservation techniques for social activities. This adaptive approach transforms potentially frustrating limitations into manageable challenges with established solutions that maintain independence and participation in meaningful activities.
The progressive nature of Parkinson's requires evolving support systems that can adapt to changing needs over years or decades. Solace advocates help build these layered networks, connecting you with Parkinson's-specific support groups, exercise programs designed for movement disorders, and respite services for care partners. They facilitate conversations with family members about current and future support needs, helping establish realistic expectations and appropriate assistance without sacrificing dignity or independence. Your advocate researches community transportation options when driving becomes difficult and identifies home care services with specific Parkinson's expertise when additional support becomes necessary. This proactive network development ensures you maintain social connections, receive appropriate assistance, and preserve quality of life throughout your Parkinson's journey.