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Parkinson's Disease Handbook

This handbook is written for people with Parkinson’s disease and their families. We’ve provided links to chapters in the handbook (in pdf format) for your convenience, or you can purchase the handbook (see information at the right).

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Contents

Note from the authors

Our philosophy is that specific information can be supportive and powerful but too much information can be overwhelming and frightening. We’ve tried to achieve this balance with our handbook.

ParkinsonHandbook

A Handbook for People with Parkinson's Disease

Cost: $15 + $3 for postage
Call: 503 494-7231 or email pco@ohsu.edu

Authors Julie H. Carter and Cathi A. Thomas are nurse clinicians who have worked with Parkinson families for over 20 years.