Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson's websites

1. American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA)
   • What is Parkinson's Disease?
     • Common Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
       • Listen to your gut - what is the gastrointestinal tract telling us about Parkinson's disease?
         • Constipation and Parkinson's Disease brochure
       • Personality Change
       • Weight loss and Parkinson's disease
2. Mayo Clinic - Parkinson's Disease, Symptoms and causes
3. Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
4. National Institute on Aging - Parkinson's Disease
5. Parkinson's Foundation
6. Wikipedia - Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's forums

1. Parkinson's News Forums
   • Constipation Treatments
2. Parkinsonsdisease.net
3. Smart Patients
4. Parkinson's UK Forum

Parkinson's YouTubes

1. Parkinson's and the Gut: Dealing with GI issues

Constipation in Parkinson's

1. Proper Management of Constipation in Parkinson Disease - Neurological Surgery, October 25, 2019
2. Probiotics for Constipation in Parkinson Disease - Neurology.org, February 02, 2021
3. Parkinson's Constipation: what you need to know in 10 minutes or less, January 26, 2022
4. Constipation and Gastrointestinal Issues in PD - Stanford Medicine, through May 2022
5. Constipation is a common symptom of Parkinson's - Michael J. Fox Foundation
   • Fox Trial Finder - Welcome to our online clinical study matching tool. Search now to find studies looking for volunteers like you.

Parkinson's residual levodopa medication

1. Gut bacteria could be responsible for side effect of Parkinson's drug - University of Groningen, EurekaAlert, October 19, 2020
2. Gut bacterial deamination of residual levodopa medication for Parkinson's disease - BMC Biology, October 20, 2020
3. Gut bacterial deamination of residual levodopa medication for Parkinson's disease - PubMed, October 20, 2020
4. Gut Bacteria May Cause Constipation Associated With Levodopa in Parkinson's Patients - Parkinson's News Today, October 21, 2020
5. Parkinson's Disease Medication Alters Small Intestinal Motility and Microbiota Composition in Healthy Rats - PubMed , January 25, 2022

Medi-Cal and Medicare

1. Medi-Cal (for People with Medicare) - cahealthadvocates.org
2. Understanding Your Medicare & Medi-Cal Options - HICAP - a Program of Council on Aging
3. Medi-Cal: How it Works with Medicare - Medi-Cal requires people eligible for Medicare to enroll in Medicare. If cost is a concern, the Medicare Savings Programs may be a solution.
4. How Medicare Works with Medi-Cal - Center for Health Care Rights - Medi-Cal pays for: Medicare co-payments and deductibles [and other items].
5. Medicare Premium Payment (Buy-In) Program - The Medicare Premium Payment Program, or Medicare Buy-In, allows Medi-Cal to pay Medicare Part A and/or Part B premiums for Medi-Cal beneficiaries and others who qualify for Medi-Cal under special programs, allowing Medi-Cal to defer medical costs to Medicare where appropriate.

Parkinsons in Santa Clara County

1. California Movement Disorders Center, Los Gatos, CA - "Parkinson disease, tremor, and other movement disorders are complex. It is important to take time to thoughtfully answer patients' questions, provide education about current research, discuss the pros and cons of all treatment options, and support their goals."
2. Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach - Our website, blog, YouTube channel, and emails focus on English-language materials.
   • Blog
   • YouTube channel
3. Willow Glen Parkinson's Support Group - meets the first Friday of every month from 10am to noon at St. Francis Episcopal Church in Willow Glen. 1205 Pine Street.
   • Notes and presentations from previous meetings.
   • Willow Glen Parkinson's Support Group on Facebook