Living your best with Parkinson’s takes a well-rounded approach. Here are a few of our favorite trusted resources to help.
Learn
Move
Download your copy of “Parkinson’s Exercise Recommendations” (pictured) from The Parkinson’s Foundation here.
Read the many benefits of exercise from The Parkinson’s Foundation here.
Learn strategies to stay on track with your exercise program from The Davis Phinney Foundation.
Nutrition
Download the Nutrition Fact Sheet from the Parkinson’s Foundation.
Click here for resources on nutrition and hydration for people with Parkinson’s Disease from the Davis Phinney Foundation.
Financial Assistance
Parkinson’s Wellness Fund (PWF)
Providing relief to individuals and families living with Parkinson’s – today.
Micro wellness grants are open to individuals across the United States of America.
Community
Connect with others who understand your journey.
Learn, share & move at these fun and inspiring local events.
The Garnder Center for Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders hosts this annual symposium and RUN/WALK/RIDE in support of patients and caregivers. The agenda focuses on hot topics, wellness, and includes time for those impacted by Parkinson's to meet and discuss services with various vendors. Typically occurs in late August at The Oasis Conference Center in Loveland, Ohio.
This fun and inspiring local 5K is a fundraiser supporting, Parkinson Support & Wellness, and their mission to learn, move and share. Generally held in early October at the Linder Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. Keep an eye on the Parkinson Support & Wellness, website for information on this year’s event.
“Moving Day is an empowering annual fundraising walk event that unites people around the country living with Parkinson’s disease (PD), their care partners and loved ones to help beat PD. Moving Day is more than just a walk. It’s a celebration of movement – proven to help manage Parkinson’s symptoms. Held Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Fraze Pavillion. Find more information and register here .
Get involved. Parkinson Support and Wellness (PSW) exists to help those with PD in the Greater Cincinnati/Greater Dayton area learn about the disease, which empowers individuals to take control and make connections with local resources like support and exercise groups. In addition to helping link people to programs that will aid them, the organization also produces educational programming, provides grants to exercise programs specially-tailored to the needs of Persons with Parkinson Disease, and sponsors support groups and other events designed to bring people together in a mutual supportive and encouraging environment.”
Sleep
Building Your Team
“Building a care team that is well-versed in PD will help guide you and improve quality of life. People living with Parkinson’s benefit most from a comprehensive, team-based healthcare approach.”
Movement Disorder Specialist is a type of neurologist that specializes in Parkinson’s.
Physical Therapist
Speech Therapist
Occupational Therapist
Nutritionist
Social Worker
Mental Health Professionals
Find a Physical and Occupational Therapist that specializes in Parkinson’s.
Find a Speech Therapist that specializes in Parkinson’s.
Medication
Take your medications on time, every time.
Learn about your medication’s side effects and keep your doctor informed of any you experience.
Make sure your doctors have a complete list of your medications, including those prescribed by other providers, so that they can make sure your medications can be safely combined.
Tips for Success
More on Medicine
Explore A Primer on Parkinson’s Medication from the Davis Phinney Foundation here.
Learn more from The Parkinson’s Foundation about when to initiate medicine in early stages of disease and how to make ensure you are taking on time, every time here.
Find your downloadable guide from the Davis Phinney Foundation on medications to avoid or use with caution when living with Parkinson’s Disease here.