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NPF Online Auction

This Mother’s Day, give your mother and/or wife a unique gift—name a new hybrid orchid after her! The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) online auction is now open.  The auction will run from Monday, March 9th, 2009 to Saturday, May 9th, 2009.  Bid online..

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    Parkinson’s disease?
  • Are you a caregiver of someone living with Parkinson’s disease?
  • Are you a loved one of someone living with Parkinson’s disease?

If the answer is yes,
you have a story to tell.

NPF wants to hear from you.

Improving Care, Improving Lives

For individuals with Parkinson's disease, life is about so much more than a diagnosis.  By working together, we can improve treatment options so that each day is filled with promise and hopefulness for the future.

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Research & Care

23andMe is making its Personal Genome Service available to friends of NPF for $25.


What's Hot by Dr. Michael Okun:
Drug Assistance for Low-Income PD Patients Available.
A list of web-based resources for
those Parkinson’s patients who may be having difficulty affording their medications.

    PDTrials. You can play a part in moving Parkinson’s research forward.

    Browse Clinical Trials



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     News and Events



    Young Onset Parkinson Conferences:
    A First-Ever Collaboration

    The American Parkinson Disease Assocation (APDA) and the National Parkinson Foundation (NPF), announce plans to co-sponsor a series of Young Onset Parkinson Conferences.

    Celebrate 50 Years of Scientific Advancement in Parkinson’s Disease

    Allied Team Training for Parkinson
    Seattle,WA: June 24-28, 2009 
    Applications are being accepted for all 2009 ATTP conferences
    using the application posted on this page.


    10th Annual Parkinson's Disease Education Symposium Saturday
    May 9th, 2009

     

     

    Spotlight on Community Fundraiser: Joseph Forrester
    Kayaker plans trip to raise money for NPF  
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     Articles/Books of Interest

    Life With A Battery-Operated Brain:
    A Patient's Guide to Deep Brain Stimulation For Parkinson's Disease by Jackie Hunt Christensen

    Doctors Test Targets For Deep Brain Stimulation In Parkinson Surgery

    Screening for Parkinson's Disease: How, Who and When

    Patient-Centered Care: Taking an Active Role

    The Top Questions and Answers from NPF's "Ask the Doctor" Forum
     

    The Nintendo Wiiã and PD

    Ten Nutrition Tips for Living Well with Parkinson's Disease
     
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