Recommended Web Sites

American Parkinson Disease Association - The American Parkinson Disease Association, Inc. was founded in 1961 to "ease the burden and find a cure" for Parkinson's disease.

Guide for Caregivers - The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research offers this information.

Medications for Parkinson's Disease - Extensive listing of medications available for treating PD, as well as how to manage your meds and how safe money on them.

MedlinePlus: Parkinson's Disease - Developed by the National Library of Medicine, this consumer health site directs the user to selected online resources on many common diseases and conditions. This list contains many links to treatment options.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research - The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is dedicated to ensuring the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease within this decade. Information concerning the symptoms, treatment, and research of the disease as well as a glossary of terms and numerous external links can all be obtained through this web site.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Parkinson's Disease Research Web - The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Research information and information for patients and caregivers can be obtained from this site.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke: Parkinson's Disease Information - The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Basic information on this disease can be found here.

The National Parkinson Foundation, Inc. - This comprehensive web site contains Parkinson's Disease facts, information on clinical studies, and numerous online publications. One can also submit questions to a dietician or speech clinician.

Parkinson's Disease for Kids - KidsHealth provides this explanation of Parkinson's in language that kids can understand.

Parkinson's Disease from NOAH - NOAH, New York Online Access to Health, is maintained by a group of organizations that include the New York Academy of Medicine, the New York City Department of Health, and the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center. The information obtained at this web site can be accessed in English or Spanish and includes links to basic information, care and treatment, complications, research, and information resources.

Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc - The Parkinson's Disease Foundation, Inc. is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the highest-quality research world-wide into the cause(s) and cure of Parkinson's disease, and for better symptomatic treatments. Basic information on the disease, a listing of research centers, and numerous external links can all be obtained from this site.

Role of the Environment in Parkinson's Disease - The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences offers this information.

Stem Cells: Their Potential for Treating PD - More information from the Parkinson's Disease Foundation.