Parkinson's Disease

PARL subscribes to the Gale Health and Wellness Resource Center database. This service is available free to anyone with a Library card. Not only can you access thousands of articles, pamphlets and fact sheets on various health topics but also informative video files. Below are links to a sampling of the many resources from the database available on the subject of Parkinson's Disease.

When Parkinson's Meds Wear Off: A Personal Look

Music Therapy Helps Parkinson's Patients Move

Understanding Parkinson's Disease

Treating Parkinson's: A Brief Overview of Options

Parkinson's Disease: Looking for a Cure

Current Treatments for Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's Disease Through a Caregiver's Eyes

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These books are just a small sample of books on the topic of Parkinson's Disease from our collection. Please search the online catalogue for a more complete listing.

• Always looking up: the adventures of an incurable optimist
• Parkinson's disease [text (large print)]: a complete guide for patients and families
• Parkinson's: stepping forward
• The comfort of home for Parkinson disease: a guide for caregivers
• A manual for people living with Parkinson's disease

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• Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson Society Maritime Region
7071 Bayers Road, Suite 150
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3L 2C2
Toll free: 1-800-663-2468
Phone: 1-902-422-3656
Fax: 1-902-422-3797
Email: psmr@parkinsonmaritimes.ca
Website: http://www.parkinsonmaritimes.ca/
Provides education and information to the public and support to individuals and families.

Maritime Parkinson's Clinic
3rd Floor of Dentistry building,
University Ave, Halifax
The clinic provides non-medical support for people with Parkinson's who reside in the Maritime Provinces. The clinic's goals are to: assess and monitor functional performance; communicate clinic findings to client's neurologist/family physician; educate those with Parkinson's, their families, caregivers, support groups and other health care professionals regarding Parkinson's and new developments in its management; prescribe, based on individual needs, home exercise programs and lifestyle adjustments to minimize the physical manifestations of Parkinson's and refer to other health care professionals for specific problems.

Brain Repair Centre
QEII Health Sciences Centre
Halifax Infirmary
3900 - 1796 Summer Street
Halifax NS B3H 3A7
General inquiries: 1 (902) 473-3355
E-mail: brainrepair@dal.ca
The Brain Repair Centre (BRC) is a multidisciplinary collaboration linking more than 100 world-class researchers and physicians specializing in groundbreaking treatments and technologies in the field of brain repair. Brain Repair Centre research is dedicated to disorders such as Parkinson's, Huntington's, Alzheimer's, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), multiple sclerosis, serious mental illness, stroke, epilepsy, vision dysfunction, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, cancer and chronic pain.

Health Connections Resource Centre
HEALTH CONNECTIONS in the People's Place Library. 283 Main Street, Antigonish, NS B2G 2C3
Tel: (902) 863-7369
Fax: (902) 863-9318
Email: smithlj@gasha.nshealth.ca
Provides free health information and support.

Parkinson Society Canada
Website: http://www.parkinson.ca

Mayo Clinic Parkinson's Disease Center
Website: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/parkinsons-disease/