PD Resources


   The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
www.michaeljfoxfoundation.org/
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) is dedicated to ensuring the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease within this decade. One of the best places to go for all things Parkinson's.

   The Davis Phinney Foundation: Parkinson's Disease Information
www.davisphinneyfoundation.org/
The Davis Phinney Foundation helps people with Parkinson's live well today. Fellow person with Parkinson's and former world class cyclist with the most race victories by an American. They will send you a great free book or digital download which in their words is "Unique in the world of Parkinson’s resources, the Every Victory Counts® self-care manual gives people living with Parkinson’s – and their caregivers and family members – the tools they need to take control of their own Parkinson’s treatment through a proactive approach to self-care."

   The Mayo Clinic: Parkinson's Disease
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/parkinsons-disease/basics/definition/con-20028488
Reputable medical site for Parkinson's Disease information: definition, causes, symptoms,
treatment, etc.

  National Parkinson Foundation
www.parkinson.org
(800) 473-4636
The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) supports an international network of research, treatment, education and support centers. NPF offers free booklets about medication, exercise, activities of daily living, and exercise. They also have a US based helpline, 1-800-473-4636, staffed by nurses, social workers, and therapists to answer questions and help.


  The Brian Grant Foundation
https://www.briangrant.org
The mission the Brian Grant Foundation is to empower those impacted by Parkinson's to live active and fulfilling lives. Fellow person with Parkinson's and former NBA basketball player Brian Grant's foundation website has good exercise videos specific to Parkinson's plus nutrition and general PD info.

   Parkinson's Street: Living Creatively With PD
www.parkinsons-street.org
Repository for writing, art, photography, performance, poetry and humor created by people affected by Parkinson's. Take a stroll down Parkinson's Street and see what is there and submit your creative work.


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