Books & Resources

(Tewksbury Tales Press, 2007)

Inspiration comes from different things in a person’s life. Sometimes it’s from a movie, accident or friend. For author Teresa Rogers, inspiration flows from her mother, Joy. A survivor, running for her life many times from her abusive alcoholic husband, Joy rose above life’s hardships. Revealed is Joy’s poverty-stricken childhood, marriage at age fifteen to Rogers’ father, an abusive alcoholic.

Granta Books (London)

Written by Tamara Zanvardine, The Bunny Who Lost Her Hop is an illustrated children's book that gently addresses the concept of disability and adaptation, making it accessible and understandable for children. The story features a family of bunnies who experience an unexpected change and learn that acceptance, resilience and adaptation are key to overcoming obstacles. A portion of proceeds from every book sold will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation to support the search for a cure for Parkinson's disease.

(Random House, 1995)

This book is designed to be used as a “program in a box” to start your very own harmonica group or for self-study for people with Parkinsons Disease and care partners. No harmonica or music background is required to start or participate in this program. There is a total of twenty-three lessons that are designed in a progressive order, meaning each lesson builds on the previous lesson to help the learner grow and advance over time while having fun.

In this heartfelt and uplifting book, Kathleen shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey through life with Parkinson’s disease―a journey marked not by despair, but by resilience, grace, and a profound appreciation for life’s simplest blessings. With gentle humor, quiet courage, and a refreshingly joyful perspective, Kathleen invites readers to discover a new way of seeing the world―one rooted in gratitude, presence, and the beauty of the “now.” Rather than focusing on what Parkinson’s has taken from her, Kathleen focuses on what it has revealed―that joy, strength, and peace are not found in chasing big, faraway dreams, but in noticing the richness of everyday moments.

The Meal Lifter raises any ordinary (9”) dinner plate several inches above the table surface to help make meals easily accessible, giving individuals the ability to eat independently, with ease and dignity.

The Parkinson Alliance is the umbrella organization for the Parkinson’s Unity Walk, the largest single-day community fundraising event, and Team Parkinson. We are dedicated to raising funds for research to end Parkinson’s disease, support the development of new therapies and improve the quality of life for those living with the disease. The Parkinson Alliance also directly funds and conducts patient-centered outcomes research in its own right, focusing on both motor and non-motor symptoms, and other aspects of well-being such as resilience and coping skills. Together with the Parkinson’s Unity Walk and Team Parkinson, The Alliance has funded more than $30 million in research to date.

In The Parkinson's Plan, two leading Parkinson’s disease (PD) experts discuss potential environmental causes of the disease. Research into the use of environmental toxins like pesticides, industrial solvents and degreasing agents have led to a greater understanding of prevalence rates and risks for PD. Although the cause for Parkinson’s remains unknown, current evidence suggests a combination of environmental and genetic factors can play a role in diagnosis. The Parkinson's Plan provides readers with thought leader interviews, care strategies and growing evidence of environmental contributions on the disease.