Resources for Parkinson's Disease

American Parkinson Disease Association Information & Referral Center
Contact Infomation

Educational Booklets

1. Parkinson's Disease Handbook
   symptoms, causes, treatments; 40-page booklet (English, Spanish, German, Italian)
2. Be Active
   a suggested exercise program for people with Parkinson's disease; 25-page booklet (English)
3. Be Independent
   Equipment and suggestions for daily living activities; 22-page booklet (English)
4. Speaking Effectively
   speech and swallowing problems in Parkinson's disease; 34-page booklet (English)
5. Good Nutrition
   20-page booklet (English)
6. Young Parkinson's Handbook
   78-page booklet (English)
7. Aquatic Exercise for Parkinson's Disease
   20-page booklet (English)
8. My Mommy Has PD…But It's Okay!
   for young children; 20-page booklet (English)
9. PD "n" Me
   an insightful look at PD through the eyes of patients and families written from personal experiences; 69-page booklet (English)

Educational Supplements

1. Caring for the Caregiver: Body, Mind & Spirit
2. The Family Unit & Parkinson's Disease
3. The Fine Art of "Recreation & Socialization" with PD
4. Medical Management of PD
5. Neupro-Opthamology and Vision
6. Mirapex in Treatment of PD
7. Fatigue in PD
8. Healthy Aging
9. Helping Your Partner
10. The Challenge of Parkinson's Disease: Adapting To A Nursing Home
11. The Living Will & The Durable Power Of Attorney For Health Care
12. Why Parkinson's Disease Patients Should Not Got To The Emergency Room
13. Hospitalization Of A Parkinson's Patient
14. Comtan: Extending The Benefits Of Levodopa
15. Dr. Andrew Weil's Recommendation For Healthy Aging
16. Oral Health Care
17. Medications To Avoid
18. Basic Information About PD

DVD

1. Managing Parkinson's - Straight Talk & Honest Hope
   Especially for newly diagnosed Parkinson's patients and their loved ones.

Resource Links

• American Parkinson Disease Association
• The Parkinson's & Movement Disorder Institute