Getting a Parkinson’s diagnosis can be overwhelming enough as it is. The last thing we want is for you to go looking for information and be unable to find it. That’s why we put this post together. It’s sort of a Table of Contents or Parkinson’s roadmap designed to get you started with our “best of” lists on Parkinson’s topics and populations.
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Have you recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s? This is for you.
Were you diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD)? This is for you.
Are you a woman living with Parkinson’s? This is for you.
Do you live alone and have Parkinson’s? This is for you.
Are you a Parkinson’s care partner? This is for you.
Symptom-based resources and treatments
Motor Symptoms
What Are the Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s?
Parkinson’s Medication Management for Motor Symptoms
Q&A Session: Parkinson’s Medication Management for Motor Symptoms
The What, When, Why & How to Treating Parkinson’s Dyskinesia
Rigidity and Parkinson’s: What It Is and How to Treat It
A Primer on Balance and Parkinson’s
Tremor and Parkinson’s: A Primer
The Science of Parkinson’s OFF
Non-Motor Symptoms
Parkinson’s Non-Motor Symptoms
What Are the Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s?
Not Just the Shakes: Managing the Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s
Cognition and Mood and How to Deal with Them
Depression & Anxiety in Parkinson’s and How to Manage Them
Cognition, Depression & Anxiety and How to Deal with Them
A Primer on Sleep and Parkinson’s
Sleepiness and Fatigue in Parkinson’s and What to Do About It
Living Well with REM Sleep Behavior Disorder
The Science of Parkinson’s Constipation
How Do I Address Constipation with Parkinson’s?
Tips for Alleviating Bowel and Urinary Dysfunction in Parkinson’s
Exercise
Exercise and Parkinson’s: Collection of Resources
How Important Is Exercise to People Living with Parkinson’s?
Living well with Parkinson’s Through Dance and Movement
Parkinson’s and Physical Therapy Panel
6 Things a Parkinson’s Physical Therapist Can Help You Improve
What You Need to Know about Cycling and Parkinson’s
How to Increase Exercise Sustainment While Living with Parkinson’s
Cycling and Parkinson’s: What We Know (and Are Learning) So Far
Mental Health and Well Being
Emotional and Mental Health for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s and the Good Life with Dr. Laurie Santos
The Upside of Negative Emotions in Coping with Parkinson’s
How to Build Resiliency and Live Well with Parkinson’s
How to Reduce Isolation While Living with Parkinson’s
A Parkinson’s Journey: The Art of Mindful Pivoting
How Sunlight Can Help You Live Well with Parkinson’s
Nutrition
Parkinson’s Nutrition and Hydration Resources
The Most Important Fact to Know about Parkinson’s Nutrition
The 17 Most Commonly Asked Questions about Nutrition and Parkinson’s
Can a Plant-Based Diet Affect the Onset, Management, and Progression of Parkinson’s?
How to Experiment with Nutrition While Living Well with Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s Nutrition for Living Well Today with Dr. John Duda
Treatments
Parkinson’s Medication Management for Motor Symptoms
Parkinson’s Surgical Treatments
Complementary Therapies for Parkinson’s
Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Panel for Parkinson’s
People with Parkinson’s Share their DBS (Deep Brain Stimulation) Stories
The Benefits of Duopa™ for People with Parkinson’s
A Resource Guide of 19 Complementary Therapies for People with Parkinson’s
What to Know about Hospital Stays and Parkinson’s
Moments of Victory®
We have more than 70 stories about people who are living well with Parkinson’s. If you’re looking for inspiration, this is a great place to start.