The Parkinson’s Foundation is a non-profit national organization whose mission is to make life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. It is a source for comprehensive information for Parkinson’s patients, family, and caregivers. Register with the Foundation at this site to receive email regarding latest news, events, research, as well as a wealth of information for newly diagnosed patients.
The link below takes you to the Parkinson’s Foundation online library containing an extensive collection of books, fact sheets, videos, podcasts and more.
The Davis Phinney Foundation is also a non-profit organization with a mission to help people with Parkinson’s live well with the disease. From their online webinar series to their Every Victory Counts manual, they help hundreds of thousands of individuals and families take action to improve their quality of life every year.
The link below takes you to the site to order a free copy of the Every Victory Counts manual. People living with Parkinson’s, their care partners and families, and friends want reliable and practical information that will help them improve their quality of life. This manual is the gold-standard life today resource to help you live well with Parkinson’s and achieve your wellness goals.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda. The link below takes you to the homepage where you can register your email to receive regular updates on the latest research and also register to participate in new research.
Ballet Memphis offers a weekly class for people with Parkinson’s. This one-hour class uses a variety of dance styles along with balance and movement challenges. They incorporate ballet, tap, improvisation, musical theatre, jazz and more, all set to inspiring music. Each class is designed to incorporate exercises to stimulate breath, memorization, coordination, stretching and rhythm to explore the joy of movement. Below is a link to their website page.
