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Get Healthy @ the Library

Get Healthy @ the Library

Introduction to Parkinson's Disease

Daily Life With Parkinson's Disease
Treatment & Therapy for Parkinson's Disease
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Reference by Appointment

Basic Information
Parkinson’s Disease Information Page
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Concise presentation of basic information

Parkinson Disease
JAMA - Brief review of the disease

Parkinson’s Disease
FamilyDoctor.org - Answers common questions about the disease

What is Parkinson’s Disease (PD)?
National Parkinson Foundation - Overview of Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s Disease, Frequently Asked Questions
NIH Senior Health - Simple to use question-answer format

Reference
Glossary of Terms
National Parkinson Foundation - Definition of Parkinson-related terms

Overviews
Parkinson’s Disease
AARP Health Encyclopedia - Overview of the disease

Parkinson’s Disease
Mayo Clinic - List of most common symptoms, treatment, coping.

Parkinson’s Disease:  Hope Through Research

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke - Lengthy and comprehensive review of disease, including causes, gene links, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, current research

Parkinson’s Disease
NIH Senior Health; good overview of the disease with self-quizzes to enhance understanding of material


*Information provided in these databases and websites should not be viewed as a means for self-diagnosis or a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

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