Educational Materials and Programs

PDF offers a variety of educational publications and programs for people with Parkinson’s, their caregivers and families and allied health professionals.  These materials can help answer questions about Parkinson’s symptoms, medications, medical care, exercise and nutrition, among other issues.

You can download all materials by using the links below and to the left.  You can also order most of these materials online free of charge, for yourself or, in bulk for your practice, hospital or support group.  (We do charge for one program, the 'Motivating Moves for People with Parkinson's' DVD/Video).

If you are have been recently diagnosed, we recommend that you order the 'PDF Introductory Packet' - which includes several of our core educational materials.

The PDF Newsletter: News & Review
News & Review provides updates on scientific advances and offers practical advice for people with PD and caregivers on coping with the disease. You can also order your copy by mail.

Brochures and Booklets
These informational brochures help you understand Parkinson’s and find resources in the community. Order your copies online today or download each individually.

PDWebcasts
PDF offers free educational webcasts about Parkinson’s disease (PD) – geared toward people with PD, caregivers and families and allied health professionals.  Each webcast features leading Parkinson’s researchers discussing their latest findings. Topics covered to date have included genetics, treatments, nonmotor symptoms and more.  View recent webcasts or sign up to view upcoming webcasts LIVE. All archived webcasts are available for you to view at your convenience, any time of day.

Videos/DVDs
PDF offers two DVD/videos, including our award-winning exercise program, Motivating Moves for People with Parkinson's (for which there is a small charge) and our free educational video, Diagnosis Parkinson's Disease: You Are Not Alone.  Please click here to read more and order the videos online.  To order Motivating Moves for People with Parkinson's by fax or email, please download the order form and fax it to (212) 923-4778 or email it to info@pdf.org.

Fact Sheets
PDF's fact sheets discuss your concerns about nutrition, diet, exercise and more, providing tips on how to improve daily life with Parkinson’s. These are written by physicians and people living with or affected by Parkinson’s. The fact sheet series is updated bimonthly. You can order print copies of the 'Fact Sheet Series', our 5 most popular fact sheets or download those that interest you from our selection of 20+ fact sheets.