Educational Materials and Online 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 disease 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. 

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.

Online Educational Programs (webcasts and webinars)
PDF offers several online educational programs, presented by leaders in Parkinson's disease research and care, that cover specific topics about PD - including the latest research and practical advice for living with Parkinson's.  These events are geared toward people with PD, caregivers and families and allied health professionals.  Watch one of our past events for free online or join, online or by calling a toll-free phone number, PDF's new six-part series of ExpertBriefings. Our next event, "How to Take Care of the Caregiver," will take place on Tuesday, November 17, at 1 PM ET.

See Schedule of Upcoming Events

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Videos/DVDs
PDF offers one free educational DVD/video, Diagnosis Parkinson's Disease: You Are Not Alone.  Please click here to read more and order this program online.

For those who are interested in ordering the DVD/video, Motivating Moves for People with Parkinson's, please note that this program is no longer available through the PDF website.  To order this program for $19.95, please visit www.motivatingmoves.com or contact the Parkinson Foundation of the Heartland by calling (913) 341-8828, emailing info@parkinsonheartland.org or visiting www.parkinsonheartland.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.