Resources
Local Support Groups
Connect with others who share similar experiences by exploring our directory of local Parkinson's support groups. These groups offer a safe space for sharing stories, gaining insights, and building a supportive network. Joining a support group can be a powerful step towards finding encouragement and understanding within the community.
Parkinson’s Support Group
(Findlay, Ohio)
3rd Thursday, 1:00 pm
50 North – 339 E. Melrose Ave., Findlay, OH 45840
This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm. For more information, please email Mark Fisher at mfish1200@aol.com. Free. For more information visit their website.
My Parkinson’s Team
You can join this site to ask questions, read articles, and connect with others with PD
Caregiver Support Groups
Recognizing the vital role caregivers play, our Resources Page includes dedicated content to support and empower caregivers. Explore articles, tips, and links to caregiver support organizations that offer guidance and assistance.
Caregivers Support Group
Findlay Ohio
1st Thursday of each month, 1:30PM
50 North, Findlay, Ohio
This group meets the 1st Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. It is designed for families, partners, and caregivers who want a safe place to discuss the stresses, challenges, and rewards of providing care for older adults. For more information, contact Kim at 419-423-8496. For more details visit their website.
Educational Materials & Online Resources
Navigate through our extensive collection of articles, guides, and downloadable resources designed to enhance your understanding of Parkinson's Disease. Whether you're looking for information on symptom management, treatment options, or tips for daily living, our educational materials are here to support you on your journey.
Davis Phinney Foundation
This page is Barb’s favorite resource for information, webinars, and resources.
Barb is an Ambassador for the Davis Phinney Foundation and is available to connect with individuals, families, and groups to help answer questions about living well with Parkinson's and connect you with resources and relationships to provide support. You can view her page here.
Their signature book “Every Victory Counts”, which has gained international recognition as a superb and comprehensive resource for changing the way people live with Parkinson’s, get your free copy today.
Care Partners offers training programs, educational resources, and support specifically designed for those caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s. Explore tools, guidance, and community connections to help you navigate the caregiving journey.
My Parkinson’s Team
You can join this site to ask questions, read articles, and connect with others with PD
The Parkinson’s Foundation
A great resource with an abundance of information, webinars, and resources. Visit their website here. Helpline information Specialist can help answer questions and help guide you to resources at 1-800-473-4636 from 9 am to 7 pm or at
PD Library (books, articles, podcasts and videos)
Your Area (find nearby Parkinson’s Foundation chapters)
The Michael J. Fox Foundation
Get the latest information on Parkinson’s research, webinars, educational tools, support resources, and ways to take action within the Parkinson’s community.
Michael J. Fox Foundation Website
Access research updates, educational articles, webinars, and Parkinson’s resources.
Visit the website here.
Parkinson’s Buddy Network
A free online platform designed to connect members of the Parkinson’s community − people living with the disease, their loved ones and supporters − allowing them to make meaningful connections, engage in important dialogue, find PD resources and build long-lasting relationships.
Visit the website here.
Facing Parkinson’s Together: A Guide for Care Partners
A practical guide created specifically for Parkinson’s care partners, offering support, guidance, and helpful tools for those caring for a loved one living with Parkinson’s disease.
Make Your Move: Exercise for Brain Health and Life with Parkinson’s
Regular exercise is one of the most important tools for supporting brain health and living well with Parkinson’s. This resource explores the benefits of movement, offers practical exercise guidance, and provides strategies to help individuals stay active safely and consistently.
Brain Food: Eating Well if You Have Parkinson’s or Worry You Might Get It
Nutrition plays an important role in overall health and wellness. This guide provides information on healthy eating habits, brain-supportive foods, and practical nutrition tips for people living with Parkinson’s and those interested in reducing their risk.
American Parkinson’s Disease Association
The American Parkinson Disease Association works tirelessly every day to support and empower anyone who is impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD). Their nationwide network provides information and referral, education and support programs, health and wellness activities, and other events to facilitate a better quality of life for the PD community, while also funding vital research.
View their website here.
Brain & Life Magazine
BrainandLife.org and Brain and Life Magazine offer the latest news and resources on specific neurologic disorders and brain health. A free subscription to this magazine is available through their website.
View their website here.
Fight Parkinson’s
Fight Parkinson’s provides trusted information, support services, educational resources, and advocacy for people living with Parkinson’s, their care partners, and families. Explore practical tools, support groups, research opportunities, and resources designed to help you navigate every stage of the Parkinson’s journey.
Visit the website here.
The Long Road to Hope: Ending Parkinson's Disease [FULL DOCUMENTARY]
Follow the stories of twelve incredible individuals with Parkinson's and their journeys to end this debilitating disease. Aired April 11, 2022. This documentary is based on the book "Ending Parkinson's Disease: A Prescription for Action," available on Amazon here.
Come Talk To ME
Come Talk To ME is a documentary that explores the impact Parkinson’s disease can have on speech, communication, and relationships. Through the experiences of Parkinson’s advocate Jackie Christensen, her husband Paul, and others living with Parkinson’s, the film encourages meaningful conversations about the challenges and realities of communication changes associated with the disease.
Organizations, support groups, and communities can host in-person or virtual screenings, with opportunities to arrange live Q&A sessions featuring the filmmakers and documentary participants.
This Is Parkinson’s
Hosted by journalist and Parkinson’s advocate Lisa Doggett, This Is Parkinson’s features a podcast with honest conversations from people living with Parkinson’s, care partners, loved ones, and experts. Listen to real stories, gain practical insights, and find connection through shared experiences.
Book: The Parkinson’s Plan
In The Parkinson’s Plan, doctors Ray Dorsey and Michael Okun expose the hidden environmental triggers behind Parkinson’s and offer a groundbreaking PLAN for prevention and treatment— starting now.
Book: Oh Crap! It's Parkinson's: A Rebel's Guide to Taking Back Control of Your Life
This book offers a refreshingly honest and optimistic approach to living with this condition, written by someone who truly understands the journey. Dr. Whittingham shares inspiring stories of people doing remarkable things despite their diagnosis—running marathons, climbing mountains, and sailing across oceans—not to diminish your experience, but to expand your sense of what's possible.
