Resources
The Parkinson Support Center of Northern Nevada has as its major goal to connect Parkinson disease patients and their families/caregivers to the full breadth of options and services available in northern Nevada.
We realize the links we provide in this resource section are not complete - please contact us with other specialists, programs and options for care! We will always be open to new and up-to-date connections.
Clinical Trials
Current clinical trials for PD
Financial Resources
A list of programs and services that provide financial support
Resources for People Diagnosed
with Parkinson's Disease
National PD Organizations
American Parkinson Disease Association
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/
Davis Phinney Foundation
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/
Michael J. Fox Foundation
https://www.michaeljfox.org/resources-people-newly-diagnosed-parkinsons
Parkinson Foundation
https://www.parkinson.org/
For help with handwriting:
https://letscombatmicrographia.com/
For help with diet and nutrition:
Parkinson Diet:
PSCNN Nutrition Nook:
https://www.pscnn.org/nutritian-nook
For review of medications:
The Sanford Center for Aging: Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Program offers comprehensive medication reviews for Nevadans age 60 and older who are taking five or more prescription medications.
https://med.unr.edu/aging/outreach/mtm
APDA Medications brochures
Medications Approved:
Medications to be Avoided:
For review of gadgets:
https://www.allaboutparkinsons.com/topics/gadgets-tools/
Symptom and Medication Trackers
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/apda-symptom-tracker/
https://www.mytherapyapp.com/parkinsons-disease-app
https://www.ucb.com/patients/Support-tools/Parkinson-s-Well-Being-Map/well-being-map
https://www.parkinson.org/pd-library/work-sheets/symptoms-diary
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/parkinsons-worksheets/
https://www.foundationassistingseniors.org/programs
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
The Parkinson Support Center believes that decisions about medical care must occur between a patient and a trusted medical professional. The information presented on this website is not intended to replace or interfere with the course of your medical care. It is intended only to assist you in your understanding of Parkinson’s disease.
No information contained on this website is offered or intended as medical advice.
We cannot endorse any treatments described on sites that we link to. We recommend that treatment decisions are based on personal treatment goals with a trusted clinician with experience in the care of Parkinson’s disease, or a physician who can work in conjunction with a PD specialist.