Resources

There are many resources available to assist those affected by Parkinson’s disease to better understand the disease and treatment options.  Some of those that we have found to be especially valuable are:

National Websites

• National Parkinson Foundation (NPF)
• American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA)
• Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF)
• The Michael J Fox Foundation
• The Davis Phinney Foundation
• Parkinson’s Action Network – the advocacy group for Parkinson’s disease
• Clinical Trials: http://www.foxtrialfinder.org/ and clinicaltrials.gov – information about clinical trials for Parkinson’s disease
• LSVT Global (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) – information on voice treatment, LSVT LOUD, and physical therapy, LSVT BIG
• Parkinson’s Alliance
• The Parkinson’s Institute and Clinical Center

Virginia Parkinson’s Resources

• Virginia Commonwealth University Parkinson’s and  Movement Disorders Center
• Virginia Commonwealth UniversityParkinson’s Resources for Patients and Caregivers
• The Virginia Directory of Parkinsons Action Network
• Virginia Parkinson’s Retreat in July 2014
• List of Virginia PD Support Groups

Caregiver Resources

• Caregiver Action Network

DVDs

• Delay the Disease with David Zid – exercise program for those with Parkinson’s disease (available at http://delaythedisease.com/ or Amazon.com)
• Parkinson’s disease and the Art of Moving with John Argue – exercises for those with PD (available at http://www.johnargue.com/ or Amazon.com)

Books and Publications

• The Parkinson’s Disease Treatment Book, J Eric Ahlskog, Mayo Clinic (available via Amazon.com)
• National Parkinson Foundation booklets on specialized topics (can be obtained for free via http://www.parkinson.org/ by clicking on Order Publications)
• “Shakin’ Not Stirred” by David Chedester Roanoke author tells his story of being diagnosed at an early age