National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys to Recognize Parkinson’sResource Organization Founder Jo Rosen at National Aging and LawInstitute in Boston, Mass.



Awardrecognizes a passionate advocate for those with Parkinson’s disease,their caregivers, and families.



Washington, D.C. – The National Academy of Elder LawAttorneys (NAELA) www.NAELA.org is proud to present its2011 Elder Leadership Award to Jo Rosen, Palm Desert, Calif.Ms Rosen has devoted more than twodecades to improving thequality of life for people with Parkinson’s disease, their caregivers,and their families. NAELA recognizes her significant contribution, and willpresent the 2011 Elder Leadership Award on November 11, 2011, at the BostonSeaport Hotel during the National Aging and Law Institute http://www.naela.org/Public/Meetings...Institute.aspx in Boston, Mass.



Ms Rosen isfounder and current president of the non-profit Parkinson’s ResourceOrganization www.parkinsonsresource.org, which provides educational andemotional, group and individual,support to those making the journey through Parkinson’s.



“Through her selfless dedication to this communityand her leadership getting volunteers to participate at the grassroots level,Ms Rosen has made a difference tothe lives of seniors and others who deal with this debilitating disease,”said NAELA President Edwin Boyer, Esq. “We are pleased to have thisopportunity to recognize her achievements with the NAELA Elder LeadershipAward.”

This became the mission and the niche of theParkinson’s Resource Organization. Advocacy, education, emotionalsupport and respite for those with Parkinson’s and theircaregivers. The WELLNESS VILLAGE http://parkinsonsresource.org/wellness-village/a brand new resource on theParkinson’s Resource Organization’s website is a user friendlyonline destination connecting the Parkinson’s community withprofessionals who understand Parkinson’s and who dedicate a portionof their business/practice to the care of the Parkinson’s community.



The NAELA Elder Leadership Award http://www.naela.org/Public/About_NA...hip_Award.aspx recognizes the recipient’slife and work for the benefit of seniors. The award can also be given to asenior (age 65 or over) who is making significant contributions to society. TheElder Leadership Award includes a monetary contribution in therecipient’s name to a charitable organization with which the awardrecipient has worked closely.