Every Victory Counts Manual and manual for Care Partners

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First published in 2010, the Every Victory Counts® manual broke new ground as the only resource of its kind, devoted solely to the principle of proactive self-care and a holistic approach to managing Parkinson’s. In subsequent editions, it has gained international recognition as a superb and comprehensive resource for changing the way people live with Parkinson’s. Now in its sixth edition, the manual is the cornerstone of our new Every Victory Counts suite of resources, a robust collection of printed and digital manuals (including a new Every Victory Counts Manual for Care Partners) that embrace the Davis Phinney Foundation’s philosophy of taking action to improve your quality of life with Parkinson’s.

You'll Discover

  • Essential information about Parkinson’s plus dozens of topics that are frequently overlooked but critical to helping you live well
  • Insights from more than 50 Parkinson’s experts, including physicians, therapists, and scientists who share cutting edge research, strategies, and ideas for living well with Parkinson’s
  • Advice and inspiration from dozens of people living well with Parkinson’s today
  • In-depth information about exercise, nutrition, emotional health, medication, therapies, and more

Expert Recommended

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Al Condelucci, PhD
Advocate and Family Member

“I can’t tell you how impactful the manual has been. Families constantly testify to how useful the manual has been in their own Parkinson’s journey. In fact, it is rare to find a publication that has such a profound consumer impact.”

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Aaron Haug, MD
Board Certified Neurologist, Movement Disorder Specialist

“I appreciate the manual’s fundamental perspective, which is to empower people to live well with Parkinson’s today. I routinely recommend this manual to my patients, whether they are newly diagnosed or have been living with Parkinson’s for years.”

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Brett Miller, PT
Owner and Founder of 110 Fitness

“As a physical therapist and owner of a Parkinson’s wellness center, I consider the Every Victory Counts manual to be the ‘PD bible’. It’s a gift I give to every person that steps in my facility with Parkinson’s.”

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Sarah King, PT, DPT

“The information that’s covered in the manual is critical to helping people slow the progression of Parkinson’s. When my clients start implementing what they’ve learned, their entire world starts to change for the better and they feel hope again.”

Order Today

You can order the Every Victory Counts manual, the Care Partner manual, or both. Both manuals are available in print and digital formats.

Use the buttons below to request your free copy of the Every Victory Counts manual and/or Care Partner manual to be shipped within the United States or download the digital version and dive in today.

Parkinson Canada is proud to partner with the Davis Phinney Foundation to bring the Every Victory Counts manual to Canadians affected by Parkinson’s. Click here to order yours today

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Visit our Every Victory Counts companion site to access bonus content for each chapter as well as our online medication guide, audio book, and much more.

Download our Every Victory Counts Discussion Guides and share your learnings with your peers, support groups, and family.

Download our Every Victory Counts Worksheets to log progress toward achieving your wellness goals and see how far you’ve come and where you need to go.

FAQ

Can I donate to support the Every Victory Counts suite of resources?

Yes! If you would like to make a donation in support of the manual, please visit the donation form here. (Note: This is a separate transaction from ordering the manual.)

Do you offer bulk ordering of the manuals?

If you have questions about bulk orders of the Every Victory Counts manual, please email us at blog@dpf.org and let us know what they’re for, how many you would like, and the address you would like them shipped to. We will get back to you within 48 hours with the cost and process for ordering them.

Can I order just the manual designed for care partners?

Yes. The new Every Victory Counts Manual for Care Partners is available in print and digital formats. To request your copy of the print manual, click here and complete the order form, choosing 1 or 2 as your requested quantity for the care partner manual and 0 as your requested quantity of the main manual. If you’d like the digital version of the care partner manual, complete this form and click the blue “Receive the Digital Suite” button. Then, on the post-order page that will pop up, click the “Download the Care Partner Manual” button, and the manual will automatically download to your computer.

Can I order just the main Every Victory Counts manual?

Yes. The sixth edition of the Every Victory Counts manual is available in print and digital formats. To request your copy of the print manual, click here and complete the order form, choosing 1 or 2 as your requested quantity for the EVC Manual 6th Edition and 0 as your requested quantity of the care partner manual. If you’d like the digital version of the manual, complete this form and click the blue “Receive the Digital Suite” button. Then, on the post-order page that will pop up, click the “Download the Digital Manual” button, and the manual will automatically download to your computer.

Can you tell me more about the Every Victory Counts manual?

Since 2010, the Every Victory Counts manual has been the gold-standard resource for living well with Parkinson’s. This highly regarded resource is designed to help you achieve your wellness goals. 

Countless people living with Parkinson’s, their care partners, children, family members, and healthcare professionals have told us how this resource has transformed daily life with Parkinson’s, providing essential information and inspiration. They’ve also told us what other support they need to help them live well today. The latest edition has been updated in response to these needs. In it, you will find the latest information on everything from surgical therapies to nutrition, self-care, medications, and more. There are new stories from people living with Parkinson’s, sharing candidly how they’re living well today with Parkinson’s, and new contributions from Parkinson’s experts about how you can too.  

We designed the Every Victory Counts manual to provide the information you need to make choices about managing your Parkinson’s today and in the future. As your needs evolve, so will your approach. Armed with essential knowledge and inspired by the successful experiences recounted in these pages by clinicians and people with Parkinson’s alike, you can create your own wellness plan and build in the flexibility to adjust your course over time.  

The Every Victory Counts manual has been endorsed by the American Academy of Physician Assistants. 

Publisher: Davis Phinney Foundation
Publication date: First edition 2010; Sixth edition 2021
ISBN: 978-0-578-06304-1
Format: softcover perfect bound, 312 pages 

Thank You to our Every Victory Counts manual Sponsors

Additionally, we’d like to thank Barbara and Dale Ankenman, Abby and Ken Dawkins, Bonnie Gibbons, Gail Gitin in loving memory of Gene Gitin, Irwin Narter, and Lorraine and J Wilson for their generous donations that allow us to make these resources available and free to all. 

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