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About Parkinson's Disease and the 10 Early Signs of PD
Recommended PD Educational Resources:
New Clinical Trial Information (MJFF) - January 13, 2023
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) - New York, N.Y., (212) 923-4700
Extensive P.D. Educational Resource via: publications, newsletters, occasional symposiums, PD Briefings (phone, computer, 1-hour, live and archived)
American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) - Staten Island, N.Y., (800) 223-2732
Strong P.D. Education Resource via: publications, newsletters, DVD, topic-specific educational supplements
Davis Phinney Foundation (DPF) - Boulder, CO, (866) 358-0285
Promotes improved quality of life therapies via: publications, exercise DVD, ‘Victory Summit’ symposiums
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) - New York, N.Y., (800) 708-7644
Focus in Funding Research/Getting Benefits to Mark; Communicates via: newsletters, Webinars (phone/computer, 1-hour), ‘Partners in Parkinson’s’ Sessions
The Care Partner Summit
Parkinson.org/Summit or call 1-800-4PD-INFO
Victory Summit Events
Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson's - Every Victory Counts Manual
DPF.org or call 1-866-358-0285
Nursing Home Neglect
Nursing Home Abuse Justice
Transportation Issues?
Check out these services to help you get around.
Comfort Keepers
Transportation to grocery store, doctor's visits, social gatherings, museums and more.
(864) 641-4274
Greenville Transportation Authority/Greenlink
Public transportation with paratransit services available.
(864) 467-5000
https://www.greenvillesc.gov/151/Greenlink-Transit
Senior Action
Non-emergency transportation to medical appointments.
(864) 467-3660
https://www.senioraction.org/welcome/programs/outreach/
SENIOR Solutions
Pick-up and drop-off service via van.
(864) 225-3370
https://www.upstateseniors.org/transportation
Video about genetic testing for
people with Parkinson's.
GOOD NUTRITION INFORMATION
A Practical Guide to Avoiding Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletion
Find out more about nutrition:
For more information:
Have a Parkinson's Specialist as your coach and guide!
See how Leslie Wise, Physical Therapist, can help you. SEE DETAILS HERE.
GAPS Finds a Way to Make Lemonade Out of a Lemon
It’s hard to find something positive to say about the COVID-19 pandemic, but, for the Greenville Area Parkinson Society, there has been somewhat of an upside.
2021 Annual Report
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