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PD RESOURCES

Educational Resources
 

New Clinical Trial Information (MJFF)
January 13, 2023

 

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation​
Extensive P.D. Educational Resource via: publications, newsletters, occasional symposiums, PD Briefings (phone, computer, 1-hour, live and archived)
New York, N.Y., (212) 923-4700

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American Parkinson Disease Association
​Strong P.D. Education Resource via: publications, newsletters, DVD, topic-specific educational supplements
Staten Island, N.Y., (800) 223-2732

 

Davis Phinney Foundation
Promotes improved quality of life therapies via: publications, exercise DVD, ‘Victory Summit’ symposiums
Boulder, CO., (866) 358-0285​

 

Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Focus in Funding Research/Getting Benefits to Mark; Communicates via: newsletters, Webinars (phone/computer, 1-hour), ‘Partners in Parkinson’s’ Sessions
New York, N.Y., (800) 708-7644​

 

The Care Partner Summit â€‹
1-800-4PD-INFO

 

Victory Summit Events​
Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's -

Every Victory Counts Manual
New York, N.Y., (800) 708-7644​

 

Nursing Home Neglect​
Nursing Home Abuse Justice

 

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Transportation Resources

 

Comfort Keepers 
Transportation to the grocery store, doctor's visits, social gatherings, museums and more.
(864) 641-4274  

 

Greenville Transportation Authority/Greenlink 
Public transportation with paratransit services is available.
(864) 467-5000 

 

Senior Action 
Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments.
(864) 467-3660 

 

SENIOR Solutions 
Pick-up and drop-off service via van.
(864) 225-3370 

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Nutrition Resources

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https://www.caring.com/senior-living/assisted-living/parkinsons/

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https://www.caring.com/caregivers/care-guide-for-seniors-with-parkinsons/

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https://www.caring.com/caregivers/nutrition-guide-for-seniors/.

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A Practical Guide to Avoiding Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion

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Find out more about nutrition:

 https://nutritionreview.org/

Currently, the cause of PD is unknown and there is no cure. Research shows exercise is the only option to slow the progression of the disease and increase quality of life.
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