Brochures

PDF is pleased to provide a variety of patient-education brochures and booklets. Please review the following list of current titles. If you would like to order single copies of any of our patient brochures, please click here: "Request Newsletter and Publications from PDF". To view some of our newer publications, click on the title and download the Adobe Acrobat file. To view these files, you must have Adobe Acrobat Reader, available at www.adobe.com.

Below is a list of current PDF publications:

1. The PDF Introductory Packet
A comprehensive introductory packet containing a wide variety of educational materials, including several of the publications listed below and a one-year supply of the PDF News & Review.

2. The PDF Newsletter
Our quarterly newsletter, News & Review, addresses topical issues relating to Parkinson's disease, provides updates on scientific advances and offers practical advice for patients and caregivers on coping with the disease.

3. Parkinson's Disease Q&A   
This booklet answers the most frequently-asked questions about Parkinson's disease including symptoms, treatments, common problems and future research.

4. 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

5. Diagnosis Parkinson's Disease: You are not alone (Video & Booklet)
Designed for the person newly diagnosed with Parkinson's, this informational booklet and video serve as a reference for the many questions that may arise. It shares resources, medical expert testimony and the experiences of people who have dealt with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. This video and the accompanying booklet have been honored by the Communicator Awards with an Award of Distinction.

6. Diagnosis Parkinson's Disease: You are not alone (Booklet)   
Designed for the person newly diagnosed with Parkinson's, this informational booklet serves as a reference for the many questions that may arise. It shares resources, medical expert testimony and the experiences of people who have dealt with the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. This publication has been honored by the Communicator Awards with an Award of Distinction.

7. Web Resources for People with Parkinson's   
The Parkinson's community has used the Internet to provide a wealth of information on treatment, coping, caregiving and more. This publication can also put you in touch with other people with Parkinson's and the organizations that serve the PD community.

8. Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease   
This booklet addresses the newest area of surgical options in the treatment of PD symptoms — deep brain stimulation (or DBS) surgery — while also describing older surgical approaches used to treat PD.

9. Fulfilling the Hope: Our Commitment to the Parkinson's Community
This brochure provides an overview of PDF’s services and programs.

10. A One-Stop Shop for Parkinson's Information
An explanation of PDF's services and resources that are available to answer your most important questions about Parkinson's disease. These services include a toll-free helpline, our Ask the Expert web service and print/video materials (an order form is included in this brochure).

11. Motivating Moves for People with Parkinson's
Motivating Moves is a unique program of 24 seated exercises designed especially for people with Parkinson's. Exercises address typical Parkinson's symptoms such as stability, flexibility, posture, vocal range and facial expressivity. The program not only provides patients with a structured and carefully planned exercise program specific to Parkinson's, but also engages the patient in a motivating and fun exercise routine. The exercises can be done alone, with a caregiver or in a group.

The video is divided into three sections, "How to Do Motivating Moves" (45 minutes), "The Exercise Class" (36 minutes) and "Practical Tips for Daily Living" (4 minutes). It is set to the music of Julliard composer and pianist Robert Abramson. Motivating Moves is available for $14.95 plus shipping and handling.

12. The PDF Exercise Program
This program consists of three sets of exercises specifically designed for PD patients. Each exercise is clearly illustrated in a 3-ring binder with flip-chart pages and includes two cassette tapes, which provide verbal cues and music for timing. The PDF Exercise Program is available at a price of $15, which includes shipping and handling plus a lifetime guarantee on the two tapes.