Reports From the Field: Booklets offer support for Parkison’s patients, families
February 1, 2002
Reports From the Field: Booklets offer support for Parkison’s patients, families
The National Parkinson Foundation, Orange County chapter, has produced two booklets designed to support Parkinson’s Disease patients and their families, friends, and caregivers.
One booklet, "Dear Friends and Family" was written from the point of view of a recently diagnosed Parkinson’s patient. It provides information on how a patient’s life may change, and the effect of the disease on their personal interactions.
"We Are There," written for caregivers, provides details of the impact of Parkinson’s on topics such as activities of daily living, medications and health care, speaking, reading and writing, mobility and transportation, finances, economics, and insurance
Both books are available in Acrobat Reader (PDF) format and can be downloaded free of charge at www.npfocc.org.
For more information, contact: the National Parkinson Foundation, Orange County Chapter, 355 Placentia Ave., Suite 302, Newport Beach, CA 92663. Telephone: (949) 574-6338.