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Parkinson's Resources - Educational & Community Events Website Updated on Friday, September 10, 2010 Support Programs & Services Benefitting Those Affected by Parkinsons
Save on books for Patients, Family Members, Caregivers and Medical Professionals. Categories include Parkinson's General, Research and Treatment, Books by Patients or Family Members, Explaining Parkinson's to Children, Caregiving, Exercise and General Health, Nutrition and Recipes, Inspirational, Stem Cell and Gene Research, Alternative and Complimentary Therapies, and Alzheimer's and Dementia. Veterans with Parkinson's May be Eligible for Disability Compensation & Health Care Benefits Secretary Shinseki decided to establish service-connection for Vietnam Veterans with B cell leukemias, such as hairy cell leukemia; Parkinson's disease; and ischemic heart disease. This is based on an independent study by the Institute of Medicine showing an association with exposure to Agent Orange. Vietnam veterans with these diseases may be eligible for disability compensation and health care benefits. Click here for more information. Progressive Medical If you have difficulty sleeping because of your Parkinson's, check with your doctor to see if Progressive Medical's ResMed Autoset II might be the solution you've been looking for. Accessible San Diego Accessible San Diego is a non-profit information center for persons with disabilities in San Diego County. Access San Diego The Center for Social Advocacy is a non-profit organization which advocates for fair housing and mediated tenant/landlord issues. Other issues addressed by the organization include hate crime prevention, civil rights of first generation immigrants, human trafficking, youth education, and voter education. Insights For Daily Living The Northwest Parkinson's Foundation has collected some wonderful insights for patients, family members and caregivers to improve the quality of life of those affected by Parkinson's. Share your ideas to help others in their journey with Parkinson's at Insights for Daily Living. Complementary & Alternative Medicine for Older Adults The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed educational materials on complementary and alternative medicine for older adults, healthcare professionals and community organizations. Free materials are available at National Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine. Consumer Tips to Make Your Life Easier Have you ever struggled to open an entryway lock? One easy solution is to get a key adapter that fits over any regular key and which provides much stronger leverage so you can easily turn the key. Check with your local hardware store or medical supply company, or one of the websites listed below. You might also consider keeping a duplicate set of keys in your home, thus saving you the trouble of having to search your home should you ever misplace your keys. Visit Disability Products or Products for Seniors. Consumer Center for Health Education and Advocacy The Consumer Center for Health Education & Advocacy assists San Diego County residents navigate through the maze of today's health care system to get the health care they need and which they are entitled to. If you need health services and information on Medical and Medicare call (877) 734-3258. Adaptive Clothing Ravetti's is San Diego's provider of adaptive apparel for anyone with special needs and/or limited mobility. Visit Ravetti's at Plaza La Mesa located at 7960 University Ave., Suite 240 in La Mesa, CA, contact Judi Ravetti at (619) 460-1702 or e-mail Judi Ravettis for more information. Gentle Exercises Done while sitting in a chair using small movements that stimulate the nervous system's ability to maintain balance and coordination. This class is highly recommended for anyone dealing with arthritis, vertigo, balance problems, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, and many types of nerve damage problems. For your safety, please be sure to consult with your doctor to be sure this class is right for you prior to participation. Call (858) 453-3483 for more information. Classes are held at the La Jolla YMCA (Studio II), 8355 Cliff Ridge Ave., La Jolla, CA. Classes are free to YMCA Members; non-member fee is $5 per class. California Parkinson's Disease Registry The CAPD registry was established to provide a state-wide clearing house of confidential information related to Californians with Parkinson's to be used for medical research purposes. For more information click on CAPD Registry. Veterans Program May Benefit You and Your Family The Veteran's Care Association assists veterans with securing benefits they may be entitled to. Call (877) 814-8317 or visit www.Care4Vets.com for more information. Scripps Memorial START Program The Scripps START Program is designed for people with neurological conditions who want to enhance their quality of life. Free Home Safety Devices Visit Aging & Independent Services or call (800) 510-2020 for more information. Please Consider Partnering With PDASD to Improve Quality of Life Your investment helps support programs and services that improve the quality of life for families affected by Parkinson's, and provides funding for medical research seeking more effective treatments and a cure.
See how your gift gives hope and strength to families facing the daily challenges of Parkinson's. Click on the Many Faces of Parkinson's to see how our programs and services maximize self-sufficiency for Parkinson's patients and provide support for their families. The Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego Exists to Improve |
