Free Literature for Patients, Family, and Caregivers
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 Support and Insight for Those Living With Parkinson's Disease
The booklet Dear Friends and Family is designed to help provide support and insight to friends and family of the patient. It covers many of the impacts Parkinson's can have on a patient's quality of life. The initial copy is free, and patients are encouraged to secure additional copies ($1.00 each) from NPFOCC for distribution to friends and family members. Download a free PDF version of Dear Friends and Family (142KB).
We Are There is for caregivers of Parkinson's patients. The impact of PD varies from patient to patient. This booklet examines the consequences of Parkinson's for both patient and caregiver. The initial copy is available free of charge. Additional copies can be obtained from NPFOCC for $2.00 each. Download a free PDF version of We Are There (317 KB).
You can also request additional printed copies of either booklet or view the Press Release introducing the booklets. The author's family appreciates your support in helping to fund research toward prevention and cure of Parkinson's.
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Online Library
We have publications available in both English and in Spanish.
- Should You Volunteer?
- All About Charitable Gift Giving
by Thomas J. Young and Gary Chapman
- Introduction to Speech and Swallowing Problems Associated With Parkinson's Disease
by Kathryn Pengilly, M.A., C.C.C., S.L.P.
- Parkinson's Disease: Caring and Coping
by Susan Imke, RN, MS, Trudy Hutton, JD, and Sheree Loftus, RN, MSN
- Parkinson's Disease: Fitness Counts
by Rose Wichman, PT, Maria Wald-Douglas, PT, Carey Harris, P
- Parkinson's Disease: Medications
by Jean Pintar Hubble, M.D. and Richard C. Berchou, Pharm. D
- Parkinson's Disease: Nutrition Matters
by Kathrynne Holden, M.S., R.D
- Parkinson's Disease: Speaking Out
by Stefanie Countryman, M.A., CCC-SLP, Janet Schwantz, M.S., CCC-SLP, Jennifer Camburn, M.S., CCC-SL
- Parkinson's Disease: What You And Your Family Should Know
by Paul Nausieda, M.D. and Gloria Bock, M.S.N., R.N., C.S.
- Practical Pointers for Parkinsonians
by Lucille Carlton
- Driving When You have Parkinson Disease
By The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in partnership with
the American Parkinson Disease Association and The National Parkinson Foundation.
- Support Group Leaders Manual
En Español
- La Enfermedad de Parkinson: Dificultades con el Habla y la Deglución (tragar)
por Marjorie L. Johnson, MA/CCC-SLP
- La Enfermedad De Parkinson: Estar En Forma Cuenta
por Rose Wichmann, PT, Maria Walde-Douglas, PT and Carey Harris, PT
- Mal de Parkinson: Medicamentos
por Jean Pintar Hubble, D.M. y Richard C. Berchou, D.F.
- La Enfermedad de Parkinson: La Importancia de la Nutrición
por Kathrynne Holden, M.S., R.D.
- Mal de Parkinson: Lo Que Usted y Su Familia Deben Saber
por Paul Nausieda, M.D. y Gloria Bock, M.S.N., R.N., C.S.
Redactora: Glenna A. Dowling, R.N., Ph.D.
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