Books & Resources

It has been twenty years since Alan Cohee was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. He invites you into his life to see how he has faced the journey from his diagnosis.

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network working tirelessly to provide the support, education, and research that will help everyone impacted by Parkinson’s disease live life to the fullest. APDA has a unique nationwide system of Chapters and Information & Referral Centers, delivering education, support, and patient services to Americans with PD each day. Since its founding in 1961, APDA has raised and invested more than $170 million to provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease, and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of PD. Learn more at www.apdaparkinson.org.

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.