Parkinson's Information Service (PINS)
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Brochures and Booklets
PDF is pleased to provide a variety of educational brochures for you, your family, and allied health professionals. These materials can help answer questions about your symptoms and medications and to find local and national resources.
Download all materials for free or request print copies of each by visiting our online store or calling (800) 457-6676.
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Parkinson’s Educational Booklets
Parkinson's Disease Q&A
This 45-page booklet answers the most frequently asked questions about Parkinson's disease symptoms, treatments, common problems and research. Organized by topic, this booklet is one of our most popular publications and recommended for both those newly diagnosed as well as family members and caregivers.
Diagnosis Parkinson's Disease: You are not alone
Designed for the person newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD), this 30-page booklet serves to answer questions that may arise upon diagnosis. It shares resources, medical expert testimony, and the experiences of people who have dealt with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. Diagnosis Parkinson's Disease</i> has been honored by the Communicator Awards with an Award of Distinction. This booklet has a companion DVD/Video. Please see the DVDs/Videos page to learn more.
Web Resources for People with Parkinson's
This 20-page guide lists resources on the web that can help you understand PD and its treatments, learn more coping and caregiving and put you in touch with others in the Parkinson's community. Resources are provided by topic and include: Parkinson's community groups (national, international and regional), treatment information, support services and caregiver resources.
Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease (Third Edition)
This 40-page booklet discusses deep brain stimulation (DBS), the most common surgery performed to treat Parkinson's disease (PD). It reviews the history of DBS, discusses the procedures currently available, and advises people with Parkinson's both how to prepare for surgery and how to maintain their health post-surgery. It also asesses risks of DBS, answers frequently-asked questions , including "Who is a good candidate for surgery?" - and discusses the future of surgery for PD.
Fulfilling the Hope: Our Commitment to the Parkinson's Community
This tri-fold brochure provides a brief overview of PDF's mission of research, education and advocacy. This brochure is ideal if you are just learning about PDF, if you would like to provide information to your patients or support group, or if you are fundraising for PDF and would like information for your supporters.
A One-Stop Shop for Parkinson's Information
This tri-fold brochure explains the services and resources that PDF offers - including a toll-free helpline, the 'Ask the Expert' web service and print/video materials - to answer your most important questions about Parkinson's disease. It also includes an order form for you to request or re-order materials. This brochure is a popular item with hospitals, practices and support groups, as well as grassroots fundraiser looking to explain PDF and its programs to their supporters.
La Enfermedad de Parkinson: Preguntas y Respuestas
La Enfermedad de Parkinson: Preguntas y Respuestas Nuestro popular folleto de Preguntas y Respuestas, esta ahora disponible en Espanol, para responder lay majoria de las preguntas mas frecuentes acerca de la enfermedad de Parkinson.
Clinical Research Publications
PDF is committed to examining and addressing barriers to clinical research participation. We publish roundtable reports discussing such barriers and possible solutions. The first in a series of three reports is now available.
Building Patient Trust
This report summarizes the proceeding and findings of a 2007 roundtable discussion that explored barriers to clinical research: specifically how the Parkinson’s community can improve patient trust in the process. Participants included people with Parkinson’s, researchers, industry representatives and members of government.
About PDF Publications
The PDF Story: 1957-2007
This 50 page report tells the story of PDF's founding and history and provides updates on our three programmatic areas: research, education and advocacy. It also includes financial information and a listing of PDF's generous supporters.
PDF Annual Report
This 50 page report tells the story of PDF's founding and history and provides updates on our three programmatic areas: research, education and advocacy. It also includes financial information and a listing of PDF's generous supporters.
