Miscellaneous News & Articles
Navigating Cognitive Changes in Parkinson’s Disease
 | Navigating Cognitive Changes in Parkinson’s Disease - A Guide for Patients and Families Rachel Dolhun, MD The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research |
The Parkinson's Disease Composite Scale
 | Developed by the My PD Journey
coalition – a multi-stakeholder European coalition led by the EPDA –
the Parkinson’s Disease Composite Scale (PDCS) is a simple new rating
scale to be used primarily by neurologists and other healthcare
professionals familiar with Parkinson’s that measures the severity of symptoms experienced by people with Parkinson’s in a timely way. |
Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease
 | Non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease are common and
cognition is often affected. Learn more about how PD may affect cognition in this article written by Jennifer G. Goldman, MD, MS, Assistant Professor, Section
of Parkinson Disease and Movement Disorders, Department of Neurological
Sciences at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL. |
ShakyLadies.com
 | A website, blog, and email discussion group, all dedicated to connecting women with
Parkinson's Disease, because until there's a cure, there's a
community. ShakyLadies.com |
Power Over Parkinson's
 | Power Over Parkinson's introduces viewers to people with Parkinson’s
disease who are employing their own power and finding their own
solutions, with an emphasis on the benefits of physical exercise. Click here to view the 27 minute video presentation.
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Surviving Winter With Parkinson's
 | Learn some tips on how to get through the cold of winter in this article by Sherri Woodbridge. Click here to read the article. |
Every Victory Counts
 | The Every Victory Counts manual and its companion website is your
road map for thriving with Parkinson’s Disease from diagnosis through the later
stages. Written by leading movement disorder specialists, Monique
Giroux, MD and Sierra Farris, PA-C, MPAS, with 40 experts in Parkinson’s
wellness from respected institutions in the US, Canada and Europe, this
highly engaging, comprehensive resource gives you the tools and the
confidence to take control and start living well today. Click here to learn more about the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's. Click here to download the Every Victory Counts manual. |
What Deep Brain Stimulation Can and Can’t Do
 | We sometimes don’t get all of our facts straight when it comes to
pursuing what we want. As Parkinson’s patients, we only want one thing: a
cure. Since we know that a cure is being researched but we don’t know
when it will come about, we are grateful for anything that comes along
in the meantime... Article by Sherri Woodbridge in Parkinson's News Today, March 26, 2018Click here to read the article |
10 Drugs That May Cause Memory Loss
 | Includes dopamine agonist drugs used to treat Parkinson's Disease. By Dr. Armon B. Neel Jr., AARP |
6 of the Best Apps for Chronic Illness Management
 | Managing a chronic illness can be difficult. There are many different medications to take (often at different times), appointments to remember, symptoms to keep track of, and lots of information to absorb. Thankfully, living in a digital age means that there are numerous mobile apps that can help you manage your chronic illness. We’ve put together a list of some of the best mobile apps for managing your chronic illness: Read more |
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