A series of educational modules have been developed by faculty to provide patients with information on a variety of topics in Parkinson's disease.
- Introduction to Parkinson's Disease
- Overview of Parkinson's Disease
- Why see a PD specialist?
- Medications
- Precautions regarding Hospitalization
- Surgical Treatment
- Exercise and Physical Therapy
- Speech and Swallowing
- Sleep and Parkinson's disease
- Urinary Problems
- Constipation and Dietary Needs
- Medicare Durable Equipment Guide
- Issues Related to Advanced Parkinson's Disease
- The 7 Needs of Caregivers
*click on above links to view modules
For additional resources, please visit:
- the Parkinson's disease page for the UCSF Medical Center
- Parkinson's Foundation - comprehensive resource for many topics in PD (booklets, handouts, articles, videos, etc.)
