Books & Resources

This book serves as a guide and conversation starter for children with a loved one with Parkinson's. It addresses many of their questions around PD and treatment, emotions they may experience and how they can help. Proceeds benefit The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.

Gone: A Memoir of Love, Body, and Taking Back My Life by MJFF community member Linda Olson, explores her personal journey of courage and resilience after surviving a traumatic accident. The memoir inspires readers to find not only courage but also laughter in the unexpected challenges we all face.

The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience, and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. We are leaders in ensuring expert Parkinson’s disease care; educating and empowering the Parkinson’s community; and driving the understanding of Parkinson’s through research. As a national organization with a local presence and impact, we bring help and hope to individuals who are living with Parkinson’s. Learn more at www.parkinson.org.

The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s strives to promote collaboration, cooperation and teamwork throughout the Parkinson’s community. When we all work together, optimum benefits result.  

Michael S. Okun, M.D., a neurologist and leading researcher, reviews recent breakthrough ideas and therapies in Parkinson's disease. Sharing the belief that all people with Parkinson's and their families should be informed and updated on all potential therapies.

In 10 Things Every Caregiver Must Know you will find the key points to lead a more balanced life, support your loved one, and cope with the challenges you face every day.

This Is The Place is a podcast series produced by the PARK4U Foundation. Podcast hosts Paula Vargas and JM Kenny talk about their experiences with Parkinson's disease and how their unique outlook has allowed them to thrive and continue living a meaningful life.

10 Things Every Person With Parkinson's Must Know provides the essential tips for living well with Parkinson's disease and making the most out of every day.

Filled with tips, techniques, and shortcuts readers will learn basic lessons for conserving time and energy, enabling them to do more of the things they want to do. Throughout the book, specially marked tips are provided for those who provide care and support for people with this disease.

This comprehensive guide explains the basics of Lewy body dementia and includes personal anecdotes, caregiving tips and a glossary of relevant terms to serve as a resource to better understand the disease.