About Parkinson's Disease and the 10 Early Signs of PD
Recommended PD Educational Resources:
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New Clinical Trial Information (MJFF) - January 13, 2023
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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
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Nursing Home Neglect​
Nursing Home Abuse Justice
Transportation Issues?
Check out these services to help you get around.
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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
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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.