Parkinson’s Disease Publications. APDA has created more than 40 informational booklets and fact sheets to help educate you and your loved ones about Parkinson’s disease (PD). They are available at no cost to you, and most are available in both English and Spanish.

Download the APDA Parkinson’s Handbook to learn all the basics of the disease and how to live a better life in spite of a diagnosis. This handbook has been designed to help by providing valuable information, including: common symptoms, available treatments for disease management, practical tips on caring for someone with Parkinson’s,

World Parkinson's Program has developed multitude of brochures for Parkinson's in 14 languages.These brochures have been designed for downloading or printing purposes; click on the desired topic to print or download the related brochure in the relevant language.

PD is a type of movement disorder* that can afect the ability to perform common, daily activities. Although PD is associated with a wide range of symptoms, there are features of PD that most people with the condition will experience.

There is a lot to know about Parkinson's disease. Learn about symptoms, how it is diagnosed and what treatment options are available. Understanding Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive movement disorder that involves the malfunction and death of vital nerve cells in the brain, called neurons. Some of these dying neurons produce dopamine, a chemical that sends messages to the part of the brain that controls movement and coordination.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) affects everyone differently and changes over time. Learning as much as possible about symptoms, treatment options and daily living strategies can help you play an active role in your care and navigate the challenges of living with PD. In this book, we answer the most frequently asked Helpline questions.

The Parkinson’s Research Foundation brochure provides critical information about Parkinson’s disease and describes how scientists at the Parkinson’s Research Foundation are leading the battle against this dreaded disease. Get a link to download the brochure.

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a hypokinetic movement disorder. These disorders cause lack of control over body movements. PD is a chronic (long-term) disorder. It slowly progresses over time. It causes nerve cells in the brain (neurons) to work incorrectly and then die.

Parkinson’s is a slowly progressive condition, in which the symptoms get worse gradually over time. Parkinson’s affects an area of the brain that controls movement and so is known as a ‘movement disorder’. Many of the symptoms of Parkinson’s are related to movement and these usually respond to medical treatments. Symptoms of Parkinson’s