Books & Resources

Living Parkinson’s is a practical guide grounded in solid research and real-life experience, offering clear strategies for living your best life with the disease. It provides a roadmap anyone can use to take control, find purpose and face Parkinson’s head-on.

This memoir is about much more than Lori’s struggle against Parkinson’s disease. It’s also the story of someone who has faced a terrible challenge, met it head-on, and refused to concede. In the struggle, she has learned vital lessons about life itself.

Research, patient and caregiver information as well as a biannual newsletter from the Mayo clinic.

This beautifully illustrated book serves as a tool to facilitate dialogue with the very youngest in our families about Parkinson’s disease. (2014)

Elizabeth Larsen, Team Fox member and host of the “Drive Away Parkinson’s” golf fundraiser, gives a candid look at Parkinson’s disease from a patient’s point of view. A portion of proceeds from sales benefits The Michael J. Fox Foundation. 

This is an illustrated children’s book about a grandmother with Parkinson’s disease. It is very accessible and aimed at helping kids understand what it means for them when a family member is diagnosed.

Nana has Parkinson’s Disease and needs help to do many things throughout her day. Her grandchildren are curious about her chairs and wheels. They learn that the right chair for the right chore helps her be more comfortable, independent and safe. 

Proceeds from the sale of Nana’s Chairs will be donated to The Michael J Fox Foundation.

NEATsheets are disposable napkins to protect from everyday food spills with easy-to-use adhesive tabs.

The GI tract, or gut, plays a powerful role in brain health and diseases, like Parkinson’s. Created by Sorridi Therapeutics and CEO/Co-Founder Beth Statkus, the NeuroFiber protein bar was designed for people with Parkinson's to support digestion, microbiome diversity and overall gut-brain health. Neurofiber bars are made from 14 diverse prebiotic and whole food sources of fiber, offering a comprehensive, plant-based approach to gut health. 

Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people affected by Parkinson’s through awareness, education, advocacy, and care. With over 100,000 people living with Parkinson’s throughout Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, and Oregon, NWPF seeks to bridge the gap between diagnosis and cure with the best evidence-based programming, to provide high quality, equitable services, and to promote low-cost education of the latest PD research and information. NWPF’s goal is to connect those affected by Parkinson’s in the Northwest to each other through grassroots, localized support. Learn more at www.nwpf.org.