Education

Minimize Uncertainty; Big problem solutions; Information on Medical Procedures; Prescription Drug Info; Anatomy; Disease History; Checklists for the Newly Diagnosed & Early Onset Parkinson’s

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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