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Parkinson’s Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers

NW PADRECC Patient Resources

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Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive degenerative disorder affecting one of the regions of the brain controlling movement. The most common symptoms are tremor, muscular stiffness, and slowness of movement.

My HealtheVet

My HealtheVet (MHV) is the gateway to veteran health benefits and services. It provides access to trusted health information, links to Federal and VA benefits and resources, the Personal Health Journal, and now online VA prescription refill. In the future, MHV registrants will be able to view appointments, copay balances, and key portions of their VA medical records online, and much more! My HealtheVet is a powerful tool to help you better understand and manage your health.

My HealtheVet

PADRECC Consortium Patient Resource Page

The PADRECC Consortium resource page contains links of interest to Veterans and their families, including a list of Parkinson's disease organizations.

Patient Resource Page

VA Caregiver Support Services

Whether you are a new family caregiver or looking for fresh tips and resources, this site will provide you with tools, information, and resources to manage the stresses of daily caregiving.

VA Caregiver Support Services

Suggested Education Essentials for Newly Diagnosed Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease

This document has been reviewed by the PADRECC Education Committee and includes useful articles such as: Overview of PD, Exercise, Medications, Nutrition, and Organizations.

Suggested Essentials for Parkinson's

The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF)

The National Parkinson Foundation provides information for everyone from the newly diagnosed to those who have had the disease for a long time. This site has an excellent section on medications for Parkinson's disease and related problems, holistic and botanical alternative approaches, and future drug therapies. NPF has a "Public Forum" section for patients and care partners to share their research, management of the disease, tips, and emotional support.

National Parkinson Foundation

Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF)

The Parkinson's Disease Foundation offers programs to advance Parkinson's science through research, education, and fundraising. This site is a good resource for information on the latest studies, treatment options, and research findings. PDF also hosts an on-line question forum for people with Parkinson's.

Parkinson's Disease Foundation

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