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We know there is no shortage of information about Parkinson’s disease: a search on Amazon results in over 600 books and articles.
We believe, however, that there remains a great need – and opportunity – to provide some inspiration and actionable information to people living with Parkinson’s about the things they can do today to improve their lives.
The goal of Every Victory Counts is to provide updateable information and inspiration through voices of people living with the disease and through different clinicians’ voices and opinions.
Contributors
The clinical aspects of this manual for living well with Parkinson’s is co-authored by movement disorder specialists and includes several other clinical specialty areas and experts in neurosurgery, psychology and speech and physical therapy. The voice of this manual, however, comes from the fifty-eight people living with PD - patients, spouses, children - who are sharing their experiences of living with this disease including a range of topics: stories of diagnosis, family, exercise, medication and the importance of humor.
Lead Authors - Monique Giroux and Sierra Farris
Monique L. Giroux, MD
Dr. Giroux is a movement disorder specialist and an expert in the comprehensive care of Parkinson’s. Dr. Giroux serves as the medical director of the Booth Gardner Parkinson’s Care Center in Kirkland, WA and is the medical director of the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation and medical faculty for the internationally recognized National Parkinson’s Foundation Allied Team Training program.
Sierra M. Farris, MPAS, PA-C
Ms. Farris specializes in the interdisciplinary care of people with Parkinson’s disease. Her specific areas of interest include Deep Brain Stimulation management, general health and exercise for people living with Parkinson’s. She coordinates the DBS program and a DBS troubleshooting clinic at the Booth Gardner Parkinson’s Care Center.
Jay L. Alberts, PhD
Dr. Alberts is an Assistant Staff member within the Center for Neurological Restoration and Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Cleveland Clinic.
Melanie Brandabur, MD
Dr. Brandabur Clinic Director at The Parkinson’s Institute in Sunnyvale, CA.
Davis Phinney and Connie Carpenter
Lee Dibble, PT, PhD, ATC
Dr. Dibble is an Assistant Professor at the University of Utah in the Department of Physical Therapy.
Terry Ellis, PhD, PT, NCS
Dr. Ellis is a Clinical Associate Professor at Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College in the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training and the Associate Director of Clinical Care in the Center for Neurorehabilitation at Boston University.
Becky G. Farley, PhD, MS, PT
Dr. Farley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physiology at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona.
Jaime Henderson, MD
Dr. Henderson is director of the Stanford program in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.
Hal Newsom
Mr. Newsom was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 1995. He wrote the popular book HOPE, which is now in its second printing.
Jeff Shaw, PsyD
Jeffrey Shaw has been a staff Neuropsychologist with Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, WA since 2001.
David G. Standaert, MD, PhD
Dr. Standaert is the John and Juanelle Strain Professor of Neurology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He serves as Director of the Division of Movement Disorders, the Director of the APDA Advanced Center for Parkinson Research at UAB, and is the Director of the Center for Neurodegeneration.
Parkinson Society Canada
For 45 years, Parkinson Society Canada has been the national voice of Canadians living with Parkinson's. With more than 235 chapters and support groups across Canada, the Society's mission is to fund research, support services, advocacy and education. Parkinson Society Canada is dedicated to providing help and hope. The immediate focus is to improve the lives of those living with Parkinson's, including care partners and family members. For more information, visit
www.parkinson.ca