Below is a list of publications available at the Information and Referral Center. Items in Group I are available free of charge by contacting the Center at 617-638-8466 or information@apdama.org. To order online, please Click Here.
Items in Group II are available for loan from our lending library or can be purchased through your local bookstore or on-line vendor i.e. (Amazon.com).
Group I
APDA Booklets
Parkinson's Disease Handbook
Be Active - Exercise Booklet
Be Independent: Equipment and Suggestions for Daily Living Activities
Speaking Effectively - Speech and Swallowing
Good Nutrition in Parkinson's Disease
Aquatic Exercises for Parkinson's Disease
Young Parkinson's Disease Handbook
My Mommy has PD...But it's OK (written for young children)
APDA Supplements
Medical Management of Parkinson's Disease
Medications Approved for the Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
Medications to be Avoided or Used with Caution in Parkinson's Disease
Keys to Caregiving
Hospitalization of the Parkinson Patient
The Living Will and The Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare
The Family Unit and Parkinson's Disease
When Should PD Patients Go to the Emergency Room
Neuro-opthamology and Parkinson's Disease
Fatigue in Parkinson's Disease
Vision Problems in Parkinson's Disease
Dr. Andrew Weil's Recommendation for Healthy Aging
The Fine Art of Recreation and Socialization in Parkinson's Disease
The Challenge of Parkinson's Disease: Adapting to a Nursing Home
Parkinson's Disease and Oral Health
Depression and Parkinson's Disease
Incontinence and Parkinson's Disease
Employment and Parkinson's Disease
APDA Brochures
How to Start a Support Group
National Young Onset Center
Basic Information About Parkinson's Disease
34 Helpful Hints to Improve the Quality of Life of People with Parkinson's Disease
Group II
Parkinson's Disease A Guide to Patient Care by Paul Tuite, Cathi Thomas, Laura Ruekert, Hubert Fernandez, Springer Publishing Company (2009)
Parkinson's Disease: A Complete Guide for Patients and Families by William J. Weiner and Lisa M. Shulman, and Anthony E. Lang (2006)
The Parkinson's Disease Treatment Book: Partnering with Your Doctor to Get the Most from Your Medications by J. Eric Ahlskog (2005)
Parkinson's Disease 300 Tips for Making Life Easier by Shelley Peterman Schwartz (2006)
The Comfort of Home for Parkinson Disease: A Guide for Caregivers by Maria M. Meyer, Paula Derr, and Susan Imke (2007)
Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior: Coping with Parkinson's Disease by Joseph H. Friedman, MD (2007)