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Parkinson’s Life Assessments
Book Nook Library
Every Victory Counts
Davis Phinney Foundation
Your go to resource of essential information and inspiration for taking action and living well with Parkinson’s.
Living with Parkinson’s Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Caregivers
Michael Okun MD, Irene A. Malaty MD, Wissam Deeb MD
An optimistic guide from an expert author and the world authority on Parkinson’s disease.
Optimal Health with Parkinson’s Disease: An Integrative Guide to Complementary, Alternative, and Lifestyle Therapies for a Lifetime of Wellness
Monique L. Giroux, MD
Safely integrate complementary, alternative, and lifestyle medicine with conventional medicine in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
Rising Above Parkinson’s
Gregory Ritscher, PWP
Make life meaningful and strengthen your faith regardless of your challenges!
Ending Parkinson’s Disease: A Prescription for Action
Ray Dorsey, MD; Todd Sherer, MD; Michael S. Okun, MD; Bastiaan R. Bloem, MD
Four leading doctors and advocates offer a bold action plan to prevent, care for, and treat Parkinson’s disease – one of the great health challenges of our time.
A Parkinson’s Primer
John M. Vine
Relying on his experiences over the past 12 years, John writes knowledgeably about all aspects of the disease. John also interviewed other Parkinson’s patients and their partners, whose stories and advice he includes throughout the book.
Podcasts
“Work, Giving Back, Deep Brain Stimluation, and Parkinson’s”
The Parkinson’s Podcast, Featuring Greg Ritscher
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Stories
The Davis Phinney Foundation Podcast
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Parkinson’s Websites
Our Facebook Group – please join!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/728974651501429
Jax Hope Inc. – our umbrella organization based in Jacksonville
https://www.jaxhopeinc.org/
Davis Phinney Foundation
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/
PMD Alliance
https://www.pmdalliance.org/
Parkinson’s Foundation (National organization – many resources)
https://www.parkinson.org/
Parkinson’s Pointe (Denver based, but has some good resources)
https://parkinsonspointe.org/
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (research organization)
https://www.michaeljfox.org/
PD Avengers (global)
https://www.pdavengers.com/
Movement Disorders Foundation
https://www.movementdisordersfoundation.org/
Parkinson’s Association of SW Florida
https://parkinsonassociationswfl.org/
Me Over PD
https://www.meoverpd.org/
Rock Steady Boxing at Grayton Beach
https://www.graytonbeachfitness.com/
Local Resources
MEDICAL:
Dr Motaz Tabbaa, Bay Neurological Institute
Location: 2559 Huntcliff Lane, Panama City, FL 32405
Call: (850) 763-0333
Dr Karen Maddox, Brain & Spine Specialist
Location: 2021 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL
Call: (850) 769-3261
Dr Deborah Boland, Ascension Med Group @ Sacred Heart
Location: 5153 N 9th Ave, Ste 404, Pensacola, FL 32504-5719
Call: (850) 416-2554
THERAPY:
Bret Lane, Viverant PT
Email: blane@viverant.com
Call: (850) 366-2246
DIET/ NUTRITION:
Erica Orourke, Chef Erica
Email: ericaorourke065@gmail.com
Call: (850) 252-5716
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