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As a reminder, this website and resources throughout are for educational purposes only and do not replace medical advice. Please consult with your medical team prior to starting new exercise or treatment programs.
Resources for Parkinson’s
Understanding how Parkinson’s could impact you and your loved one’s life can be an overwhelming endeavor. Consider taking one topic at a time, write, plan, and bring your questions to your medical team. To get started, consider using Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research’s (MJFF) online resources for general overview and guides. Website: https://www.michaeljfox.org/ Podcast: https://www.michaeljfox.org/podcast.
MJFF also offers an Online Buddy Network community forum: https://www.michaeljfox.org/build-connections-parkinsons-buddy-network.
Additional Parkinson’s Organizations:
American Parkinson Disease Association
Brian Grant Foundation for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder Alliance
General Exercise and Parkinson’s
PDF Parkinson’s Exercise Guide for Brain Health - https://www.michaeljfox.org/sites/default/files/media/document/Exercise_Guide_singles_02.01.24.pdf
PDF Guide Version two - https://www.michaeljfox.org/sites/default/files/media/document/Diet_Brain_Health_Guide_single_pages_12.08.22.pdf
PDF Guide to Parkinson’s Voice - Free Download
Informational video and before-and-after examples of voice therapy - https://myvoicetherapy.com/video
Website for Choosing the Right Exercise - https://myvoicetherapy.com/blog/problem-solving-parkinson-exercises
Resources for Thinking Changes in Parkinson’s
PDF Guide for Cognition in PD - https://www.michaeljfox.org/sites/default/files/media/document/MJFF_Cognition%20Guide_singles_8.17.21.pdf
Online Classes for Parkinson’s based cognitive changes - https://myvoicetherapy.com/parkinsons-support/#monthly
Dementia Specific - YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnXU9GA6PUM
Dementia Specific Version 2 - YouTube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRIBgdM3riI
Diet for Parkinson’s - Resources for Brain Health
Overview of Diet Considerations for Parkinson’s: https://www.parkinson.org/living-with-parkinsons/management/diet-nutrition
In-depth Diet Handout: https://www.indi.ie/images/2024%20-Eating%20Well%20with%20Parkinsons%20Disease.pdf
Planning Ahead for Parkinson’s
PDF Guide for The Road Ahead Option 1 - https://www.michaeljfox.org/sites/default/files/media/document/Paving_Your_Path_01.10.22.pdf
PDF Guide for The Road Ahead Option 2 - https://www.michaeljfox.org/sites/default/files/media/document/Looking_Ahead_Guide_01.05.21.pdf
Website Resource for Care Partners and the Road Ahead - https://www.parkinson.org/resources-support/carepartners/planning-ahead
What’s Next?
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