My Parkinson's Story
A series of short videos prepared by the VA PADRECCs addressing various aspects of Parkinson's Disease.
Deep Brain Stimulation
Depression
Early Parkinson's
Falls
Memory
Sleep
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Deep Brain Stimulation
Depression
Early Parkinson's
Falls
Memory
Sleep
Patient Education Brochures:
Patient Education Brochures were developed by the PADRECCs to provide patients and families with information on the most common topics concerning Parkinson's disease.
Exercise and Physical Activity
Fall Prevention
Parkinson’s Disease Medications
Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Non-Motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease
Agent Orange and Parkinson’s Disease
The PADRECC Bulletin:
A Special Edition for persons with Parkinson's Disease and their families.
Suggested Education Essentials:
Suggested Education Essentials for Newly Diagnosed Veterans with Parkinson’s Disease is a document that has been reviewed by the PADRECC Education Committee and includes useful articles such as: Overview of PD, Exercise, Medications, Nutrition, and Organizations.
Hospitalization Plan for PD:
Wallet Cards and Medication Lists can be printed from MyHealtheVet. Medical Alert ID Bracelets can be obtained by consult to VAMC Prosthetics department.
Critical Information for Caring for the Parkinson's Patient developed by Parkinson's Resources of Oregon & OHSU's Parkinson Center of Oregon. Individualized information to share with inpatient medical staff in case of hospitalization.
Additional Articles:
Notice: When you click on a links provided below, you will be leaving the Department of Veterans Affairs Website. The VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of any of the links listed below. Please refer to the VA's official disclaimer at: http://www.va.gov/disclaim.htm
Driving and PD.
Going to the Hospital with PD.
Understanding Dysphagia.
Aware in Care Kit from the National Parkinson Foundation aims to help people with Parkinson's get the best care possible during a hospital stay.
Frontline Episode:
Watch "My Father, My Brother, and Me", The Public Broadcasting Service's Frontline episode about Parkinson's Disease.
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