Parkinson's Links
The following Internet Links are provided as additional resources;
however, any questions regarding a medical diagnosis, treatment, referral,
drug availability or pricing should be directed to either a licensed
physician or to the product's manufacturer
Mission:
To find the cause and cure for Parkinson's disease and related
neurodegenerative disorders through research. To educate
general medical practitioners to detect the early warning
signs of Parkinson's disease. To educate patients, their
caregivers and the general public. To provide diagnostic and
therapeutic services. To improve the quality of life for both
patients and their caregivers.
The
Arlette Johnson Young Parkinson's Center
The
average age of diagnosis is 60. However, 10 - 20% of persons
with PD develop it before the age of 50. About half of these
are diagnosed before the age of 40.
Parkinson's
Disease Glossary of Terms
Parkinson's Disease Glossary of Terms.
Awakenings
Awakenings
is an open forum, designed and written specifically for all
with an interest in Parkinson's disease (PD), including
patients, their caregivers, primary care physicians, and
specialists. It aims to improve understanding and management
of the condition. We welcome feedback on the site.
How
Our Brain Controls Our Movement
Normally,
we don't even think about how it's possible for our bodies to
move -- it just happens when we want it to. But before reading
more about Parkinson's disease and its treatment, you will
probably find it helpful to understand a little more about how
the movement of your body is controlled.
News
about Parkinson's Disease
News
from the NPF. The National Parkinson Foundation was founded in
1957 and is now a world class institution. It began as an
institution which provided therapies. In 1981, the Foundation
increased its building space from 12,500 sq.ft. to 50,000
sq.ft.
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