Parkinson Disease

This inspirational book is for anyone interested in coping with a chronic illness from a spiritual perspective. It can be helpful in understanding the role of spirituality and prayer in overcoming challenges of living with a chronic illness. The author of the book, who has been living with Parkinson's disease, adds her personal experiences for those who have been recently diagnosed with a chronic illness.

This booklet answers some of the basic questions about Parkinson's Disease. It covers possible causes, diagnosis, symptoms and available treatment.

This booklet is intended as a general guide to non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It focuses on the non-motor parts of PD such as drooling, change in taste and smell, incontinence, cognitive changes, depression and other. This booklet helps to learn about these symptoms and explains how to recognize them. It provides information on treatments and strategies to manage these symptoms and other serious problems that may occur, as well as when and how to get more help.

Parkinson Canada is the national voice of Canadians living with Parkinson’s disease. It provides information, education, support services and access to variety of resources to help Canadians live better with Parkinson’s disease.  Parkinson Canada advocates on behalf of patients and their caregivers and through the National Research Program funds innovative research to search for better treatments and a cure.

A list of fact sheets and brochures on various aspects of Parkinson's disease. Some information is available in Spanish.

This book helps to understand Parkinson's disease, its various treatments, effective self-help strategies to feel better, remain physically active and hopeful.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. It provides information on diagnosis, symptoms, living with the disease, family relationship, support groups, treatment options as well as resources for clinicians.

The National Parkinson Foundation strives to make life better for people with Parkinson's through expert care and research. Their website provides information about the disease and helps to find services and resources in different communities.

Authors provide a thorough review of the etiology, diagnosis, and current treatment of Parkinson's, with special consideration given to the effect on family dynamics and routines, including the often neglected topics of long-term care and sexual function. They also review the pros and cons of various alternative therapies, including nutritional supplements, massage therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine.

As Parkinson’s disease worsens, everyday activities like eating and drinking can become more difficult. This resource explains how Parkinson’s disease can cause swallowing problems and how there are different choices for feeding.

This is a nontechnical, personal guide written from the patient's perspective. It covers all aspects of the Parkinson's disease, provides advice to patients and their loved ones and gives information about available therapies.

The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) is a leading national presence in Parkinson’s disease research, education and public advocacy in the United States. Their website provides information about the disease and provides practical strategies for people living with Parkinson’s.

This page provides information on making your home safer and better adapted to the needs of someone living with Parkinson's disease. It lists general safety guidelines, devices, adaptive equipment and other home adaptations that help in maintaining independence. 

This book offers  a reliable advice about medical, emotional, and physical issues faced by people living with Parkinson's  and by their families. It describes the disease, signs and symptoms, methods of diagnosis, surgical and medicinal therapies, value of appropriate diet, exercise, and alternative therapies. Promising uses of new technologies in diagnosis, treatment and as communication aids are also examined.

This web page explains how Parkinson can change person's mind, thinking and behaviour. Some of the most common problems experienced by patients are described and therapy options are also included.