About The Foundation

Diagnosis Dystonia takes readers on a personal and educational journey full of valuable information for the newly diagnosed, as well as for those who have lived with dystonia for years. Tom provides practical information for emotionally adjusting to the diagnosis and subsequent lifestyle changes, offering coping skills, healthy living strategies and treatment options. (Shadow Panther Press, 2015)

The Davis Phinney Foundation was created in 2004 by Olympic medalist and retired professional cyclist, Davis Phinney, to help people with Parkinson’s live well today. As a national leader of quality of life research, the organization’s singular focus is to provide programs and resources that offer inspiration, information and tools that enable people living with Parkinson’s to take action that can immediately improve their quality of life. Through The Victory Summit® event series, Every Victory Counts® manual, Ambassador program and extensive online content, the organization impacts hundreds of thousands of individuals each year. Learn more at www.davisphinneyfoundation.org.

This book chronicles Nan Little's unorthodox approach to managing Parkinson's. Although never considered an athlete, upon hearing her diagnosis in 2008 at age 62, she became physically and mentally stronger by setting, and meeting, unexpected goals.

FasterCures offers this short, easy to understand backgrounder on the different stages of medical research required to develop a new drug, and on some of the hurdles that slow progress toward breakthroughs.

"Goodbye Parkinson's, Hello Life!" presents the Gyro-Kinetic method of exercise that combines dance therapy, behavior modification and martial arts to help people with Parkinson's manage their symptoms and cope with the disease.

The second edition of Parkinson's Disease: Diagnosis and Clinical Management provides a state-of-the-art review of where we've been, where we are now, and where we are going in treating this disease. (Demos Medical Publishing)

(Random House, 1995)

The Parkinson Association of the Rockies connects and empowers people with Parkinson’s to thrive. Through support groups, exercise classes and in-home consults with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, the Association connects people to the community and critical resources. Exercise classes, education, newsletters, and equipment loan services further empower people with Parkinson’s to thrive. Advocacy efforts empower, engage and connect people with Parkinson’s to use their voice and passion to enhance the care and services available for all people living with this disease. The Association celebrates people with Parkinson’s defining their disease rather than letting the disease define their lives.

Written by an expert team of health-care professionals-including a neurologist, a social worker, a nurse practitioner, a physical therapist, and an attorney/financial planner-this guide takes every aspect of living with chronic degenerative illness into consideration. (Fireside, 1993)

Author David Cram, both a physician and patient himself for ten years, knows firsthand the questions that accompany the diagnosis of Parkinson’s. He understands how vital education and effective treatment are in coping with PD and maintaining the best quality perspectives to enlighten and encourage readers about PD. (Paperback published 1999 by LPC)