The 7th edition of the Every Victory Counts manual is now here! The Davis Phinney Foundation updated their Every Victory Counts manual - a free resource for people with Parkinson’s disease and their care partner. The manual contains information around the disease, medical and non-medical management, and perspectives from real people living with PD. This update has a free downloadable option, but you can request a free physical copy of the manual itself. Topics from the manua

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) created a new intimacy kit and card game to help people with PD and their partners with physical and emotional intimacy challenges. Watch the video below to learn more about the intimacy kit. The ParkinSexTM kit includes stimulating items and a book on how to put them into practice. Together, they specifically address the physical and emotional needs of people with Parkinson’s. “There was a lack of useful resources to help peo

The FDA has approved the new Cala kIQ Plus system - a wearable neurostimulation device aimed to help control hand tremors in PD. There was a previous device made by Cala, but this is a new and improved system! The device is meant to be work like a wristwatch. It delivers electrical stimulation to the nerves in the arm to stimulate the brain. The new system adds more ways to personalize treatment in attempts to optimize tremor control. Cala's system is based on similar princip

Podcasts can be a great way to stay up to date on Parkinson's news and listen other peoples experiences with PD when you are on the go, exercising, cleaning, cooking, or doing anything that prevents you from reading. Check out the list below for our favorite podcasts! The Parkinson's Podcast This podcast is for people with Parkinson's, Parkinson's care partners and Parkinson's providers. You'll hear from movement disorder specialists, neurologists, psychiatrists, physical and

The Parkinson’s Center YMCA will serve as a welcoming, supportive hub for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders — and for the families who walk alongside them. Our wellness-focused, evidence-based offerings promote strength, mobility, and connection through group exercise classes and activities, Personal Training (Fee-based), Educational Lunch & Learn Sessions, Support Groups for Members & Caregivers, and Free Memberships for Participan

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