Discover some of our favorite resources for people with Parkinson’s.
The Parkinson’s Fitness Project: Connecting the Dots Between Mind & Body
Our Calm, Healthy, Happy Advisor Dr. Nate Coomer (DPT, NCS), founder of The Parkinson's Fitness Project and The Daily Dose: a series of exercises designed to benefit those with Parkinson's Disease that can be done from the comfort of your own home while still providing the benefit of community and guidance by a certified physical therapist. Dr Coomer has graciously given The Parkinson’s Buddy™ app access to a subset set of his extensive and constantly expanding exercise videos. To learn more, please click the link below.
PD Active
PD Active is a non-profit organization by and for people with Parkinson’s disease in Berkeley, Oakland, and the East Bay, California. Founded more than a decade ago, it has extended its work to a broader community by providing activities and programs to a growing population affected by PD.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
“You have Parkinson’s Disease.” Four words that come with a diagnosis full of questions and uncertainty. However you choose to start processing, you’re not alone. The Michael J. Fox Foundation has developed resources to help individuals and families move through the earliest days with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and beyond.
Stanford Health Care Neuroscience Wellness Classes
Virtual/online meditation, fitness, and art classes focusing on balance, strength, and relaxation, plus a way to connect with others who have similar experiences.
Classes are FREE and open to the community. Patients and caregivers of all ability levels are welcome.
The National Institute for Neurological Disorders & Stroke
Find helpful information on Parkinson’s, clinical studies, support resources, and educational guides. This is the official website by the government of the U.S.
The Parkinson’s Foundation
The Parkinson’s Foundation “makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure.” Find local resources — from specialists through their Global Care Network to Parkinson's Foundation chapters that offer local events, support groups,and more.
More Resources for the Newly Diagnosed
Here are some resources for those of you who are new to a Parkinson’s diagnosis or in the process of being diagnosed. Click on the links below to learn more.
Davis Phinney Foundation
Since 2004, the Davis Phinney Foundation has brought to life some of the most important programs, research, content, and events for those affected by Parkinson’s. Their community includes people living with Parkinson’s, Parkinson’s care partners, families and friends of those living with Parkinson’s, physicians, and Parkinson’s allied health professionals. Until a cure is found, their focus is helping people live well TODAY by providing education, tools, resources, and inspiration that touch on every aspect of life: physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and financial.