Books & Resources

This is an unflinching memoir of a devastating illness as only a consummate physician could write it. One can’t help but imagine what Dr. Graboys, the healer, would say to Tom Graboys, the patient—a face-to-face scene imagined in this inspiring book.  In his joint roles, Thomas Graboys finds a way to convey hope, optimism and an appreciation of what it means to be truly alive. (Sterling Publishing, 2008)

Internationally renowned as both a neurologist and a leading researcher, Dr. Okun has been referred to as, "the voice of the Parkinson's disease patient." He has an international following on the National Parkinson Foundation's Ask the Doctor web-forum. His many books and internet blog posts are brimming with up-to-date and extremely practical information. He has a talent for infusing his readers with positivity and optimism. In his current book, he unmasks the important secrets applicable to every Parkinson's disease patient.

Yoga and Parkinson's Disease is a practical how to guide to using yoga to manage stress, improve mental alertness, increase flexibility, correct posture and improve the quality-of-life of readers with Parkinson's. (Demos Medical Publishing LLC)

Liftware is a stabilizing handle with a soup spoon, everyday spoon, and fork attachments to make it easier for people with Parkinson's to enjoy meals.

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.

After her husband is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, Ava Butler begins journaling her experiences caring for her husband. This memoir offers Butler's personal reflections on losing a spouse to disease.

"Songs of Hope" features a superb collection of music from a virtual "who's who" of singers/songwriters, including Bonnie Raitt and David Crosby & Graham Nash.

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

The author describes his experiences as a sufferer of Parkinson's disease, depicts his search for an effective treatment, and explains how he learned to cope with the illness

(Paperback published 1981 by Seven Locks Press)

Created by InStep Mobility with input from Michael J. Fox, the LaserCue is designed to attach to any cane to help reduce freezing in Parkinson’s disease by projecting a safe, obstacle-free red line on the floor. A portion of the proceeds from every purchase will benefit the mission of The Michael J. Fox Foundation.