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I Have Parkinson’s. What Should I Know About COVID-19?

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As we all wait to see how the COVID-19 pandemic shakes out, I created a short list of resources for your reference. It is easy to become overwhelmed with the mass amounts of information out there but here you will find a focused list.

APDA put out a thorough overview of COVID-19 which defines the virus, outlines how it may impact you if you are living with Parkinson’s disease, and provides some helpful directives:
Read About It Here

Here is an FAQ with Parkinson’s Foundation covering topics including staying/living in nursing homes, medication prescriptions for 90-days, travel, and more:
Read About It Here

If you find yourself experiencing symptoms and end up hospitalized with COVID-19 or if you are hospitalized for ANY other reason, make yourself familiar with the Aware in Care Kit by Parkinson’s Foundation. This kit is completely FREE and research shows that it can improve the quality of your hospital stay exponentially:
Get A Kit Here

If you cannot get your Aware in Care Kit in time/before being hospitalized, here are the downloadable documents that you would receive in the package. They can be printed or downloaded by a loved one and provided to the staff caring for you:
Get The Downloads Here

Dealing with increased anxiety with the COVID-19 Craziness swirling around? This is a quick read from the World Parkinson’s Coalition blog that gives tips on coping in an unusual time:
Read About It Here

What resources have you found beneficial to educate yourself on staying healthy and safe during this global pandemic? Share below in the comments!


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