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Parkinson's Helplines
The Parkinson's Foundation offers a hotline staffed by specialists, if you have questions about your PD .
PF Helpline 1.800.4PD.INFO (473-4636)
http://www.parkinson.org/find-help/helpline
Parkinson’s Medications
https://www.parkinson.org/pd-library/books/medications
Parkinson's "Aware In Care" Hospital Bag
The Parkinson's Foundation offers an Aware in Care bag so you are "hospital ready." PD meds and their administration can be a challenge when admitted to a hospital. This kit helps you be prepared. The kit includes a PD Alert bracelet.
CHOMP Palliative Care
Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula offers Palliative Care to reduce the symptoms, pain, stress, and side effects of serious illness, including Parkinson's and to support the family, friends and staff who care for them. Often confused with hospice care, Palliative Care is available to those with serious or chronic illness at any time during their illness.
(831) 625-4977
https://www.chomp.org/services/palliative-care/
Home Safety Tour Checklist
From the Parkinsons Foundation
http://www.parkinson.org/sites/default/files/Home%20Safety%20Tour.pdf
Do You Have PD or a Parkinsonism?
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/articles/2014/10/27/do-you-have-parkinsons-disease-or-a-parkinsonism
Would You Like to Support Parkinson's Research?
Participate in a clinical trial to help PD research. This trial finder matches you to trails you can help with.
https://www.michaeljfox.org/page.html?Find-a-Trial
The Ten Signs of Parkinson's
http://www.parkinson.org/10signs
Michael J Fox Foundation Hosts Online Webinars on Parkinson's Research
MJFF offers free live webinars on the third Thursday of every month at 9am PT. These webinars cover various aspects of living with PD and resources to keep you informed about the latest research. Archived recordings of previous webinars are offered on-demand.
https://www.michaeljfox.org/page.html?hot-topics-webinar-series
Latest News From the European Parkinson's Community
http://www.epda.eu.com/en/news/
Stanford Parkinson’s Resources
http://med.stanford.edu/parkinsons/support.html
Davis Phinney Foundation
A one-stop source to meet the needs of PWP
www.davisphinneyfoundation.org/