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isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2013/March/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Urges-Patients-to-Ta.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Urges Patients to Take Charge of Managing Parkinson's]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2013/March/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Urges-Patients-to-Ta.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/Parkinson-s-Treatment--10-Secrets-to-a-Happier-Lif.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Parkinson's Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="margin: ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2013 09:10:02 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2012 Corporate Champion for Hope
Teva Pharmaceuticals received the 2012 Corporate Champion for Hope Award for supporting nearly every aspect o]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:37:47 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/How-to-Help/Corporate-Partnerships/Our-Corporate-Partners/Corporate-Champions-for-Hope.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/Top-Questions-to-Ask-Your-Doctor.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Top Questions to Ask Your Doctor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get answers to these questions so you can take better care of yourself.
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2012 Corporate Champion for Hope
Teva Pharmaceuticals received the 2012 Corporate Champion for Hope Award for supporting nearly every aspect o]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:47:54 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Corporate-Partnerships/Corporate-Partners/Corporate-Champions-for-Hope.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/June-2012/Lessons-in-Care-Lessons-in-Time.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Lessons in Care, Lessons in Time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lessons in Care, Lessons in Time]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:25:50 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/June-2012/Lessons-in-Care-Lessons-in-Time.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/June-2012/A-New-Treatment-for-Parkinsons-Disease-Related-Co.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[A New Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease-Related Constipation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A New Treatment for Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease-Related Constipation]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jun 2012 07:38:25 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/June-2012/A-New-Treatment-for-Parkinsons-Disease-Related-Co.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/May-2012/Welcome-to-CareZone.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Welcome to CareZone!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to CareZone!]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 07:37:04 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/May-2012/Welcome-to-CareZone.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/May-2012/Too-Many-Pills--Improving-Delivery-Systems-for-Par.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Too Many Pills: Improving Delivery Systems for Parkinson’s Disease Drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Too Many Pills: Improving Delivery Systems for Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Drugs]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:25:22 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/May-2012/Too-Many-Pills--Improving-Delivery-Systems-for-Par.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Education/Education--For-Patients/Free-Webinar-Series.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Free Webinar Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join NPF for a series of free webinars addressing topics important to the Parkinson&rsquo;s disease community. Featuring presenters that are experts in their field, these webinars offer practical advice for living well with Parkinson&rsquo;s.
<]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 07:08:33 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Education/Education--For-Patients/Free-Webinar-Series.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Training/Allied-Team-Training-for-Parkinson/Graduates.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Graduates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Below is a list of all ATTP graduates:
Yoka Aarnoudse, PT
Maureen Abaray, RN, FNP
Veronica Abbott, MSN, ARNP
Gina Abenojar, none
Nell Agudo, PT
Samina Ahsan, MD
Melissa Aitken, MTP
Alissa Aldrich,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:21:58 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Training/Allied-Team-Training-for-Parkinson/Graduates.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Rina-Pascal.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Risa Pascal]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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Listing alphabetized by state.
Arizona
Parkinson Network of Arizona
240 W Thomas Rd., Ste 301
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Margaret Anne ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:35:56 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Outreach/NPF-Chapters---Support-Groups/NPF-Chapters-List.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/April/National-Parkinson-Foundation-s-Landmark-Quality-I.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation's Landmark Quality Improvement Initiative Enrolls 5,000 Parkinson's Pa]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/April/National-Parkinson-Foundation-s-Landmark-Quality-I.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/April/NPF-Mourns-the-Loss-of-Longtime-Friend,-Dick-Clark.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF Mourns the Loss of Longtime Friend, Dick Clark]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/April/NPF-Mourns-the-Loss-of-Longtime-Friend,-Dick-Clark.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/April-2012/Dignity-and-Empathy-in-Caregiving.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dignity and Empathy in Caregiving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dignity and Empathy in Caregiving]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:08:17 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/April-2012/Dignity-and-Empathy-in-Caregiving.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/April/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Announces-Parkinson.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Announces Parkinson’s Superstar’s Winners]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/April/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Announces-Parkinson.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/April-2012/Parkinsons-Disease--A-Practical-Approach-to-Evalu.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Parkinson’s Disease: A Practical Approach to Evaluation & Treatment for the Physical Therapist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease: A Practical Approach to Evaluation &amp; Treatment for the Physical Therapist]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 06 Apr 2012 10:06:20 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/April-2012/Parkinsons-Disease--A-Practical-Approach-to-Evalu.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Wendell-Cook.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Wendell Cook]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img alt="" style="width: 150px; height: 150px; border-width:]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:57:18 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Shirley-Holeman-Hernandez.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dr--Shilpa-Chitnis.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dr. Shilpa Chitnis]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:54:43 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dr--Shilpa-Chitnis.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Sherryl-Klingerhofer.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Sherryl Klingerhofer]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:50:02 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Sherryl-Klingerhofer.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Ray-Lawson.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Ray Lawson]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:48:36 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Ray-Lawson.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Priscilla-Waugh.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Priscilla Waugh]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img alt="" style="width: 150px; height: 150px; border-width:]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:46:50 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Priscilla-Waugh.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Peter-Dunlap-Shohl.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Peter Dunlap-Shohl]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:43:29 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Peter-Dunlap-Shohl.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Patricia-Weigel.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Patricia Weigel]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:42:19 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Patricia-Weigel.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Netanya-Hernandez.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Netanya Hernandez]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 4px solid; ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:41:10 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Netanya-Hernandez.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Mon-Bryant.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Mon Bryant]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 08:38:55 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Mon-Bryant.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/April/CareZone-Donates-Free-Accounts-to-National-Parkins.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[CareZone Donates Free Accounts to National Parkinson Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/April/CareZone-Donates-Free-Accounts-to-National-Parkins.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Michael-J--Church,-Sr----Gretchen-Gareie-Church.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Michael J. Church, Sr. & Gretchen Gareie-Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:38:24 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Michael-J--Church,-Sr----Gretchen-Gareie-Church.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Michael-Miller.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Michael Miller]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:36:03 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Michael-Miller.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Maureen-Ruble.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Maureen Ruble]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:34:01 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Maureen-Ruble.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Martin-Ardman.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Martin Ardman]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:32:21 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Martin-Ardman.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Marlena-Juniman.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Marlena Juniman]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:30:44 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Marlena-Juniman.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Mark-F--Burek.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Mark F. Burek]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:29:05 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Mark-F--Burek.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Maria-Elena-Reyes.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[María-Elena Reyes]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:27:33 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Maria-Elena-Reyes.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Marge-Moylan.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Marge Moylan]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:25:49 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Marge-Moylan.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Lynn-B--Schramek.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Lynn B. Schramek]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:24:06 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Lynn-B--Schramek.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Louis-C--Bauer-Jr-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Louis C. Bauer Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:22:19 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Louis-C--Bauer-Jr-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Lori-Katz.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Lori Katz]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:20:25 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Lori-Katz.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Liz-Ogren.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Liz Ogren]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:18:15 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Liz-Ogren.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Lisa-Ebb.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Lisa Ebb]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:16:37 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Lisa-Ebb.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Linda-Giorgilli.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Linda Giorgilli]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:14:53 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Linda-Giorgilli.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Lesley-King.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Lesley King]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:13:43 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Lesley-King.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Leonore-Gordon.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Leonore Gordon]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:11:48 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Leonore-Gordon.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Laura-Hanf.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Laura Hanf]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:10:11 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Laura-Hanf.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Kevin-Burkart.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Kevin Burkart]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:08:39 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Kevin-Burkart.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Kevin-Boekhoff.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Kevin Boekhoff]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:06:43 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Kevin-Boekhoff.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Kathy-Smith.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Kathy Smith]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:04:57 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Kathy-Smith.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Judy-Cooper.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Judy Cooper]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:03:26 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Judy-Cooper.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Jo-Rosen.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Jo Rosen]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:01:44 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Jo-Rosen.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/John-Crawford.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[John Crawford ]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:00:13 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/John-Crawford.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/John-Baumann.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[John Baumann]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:58:41 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/John-Baumann.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Jim-Adams.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Jim Adams]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Ji]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:56:52 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Jim-Adams.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Jerry-Cooper.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Jerry Cooper]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:55:02 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Jerry-Cooper.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Janet-Lopez.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Janet López]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:52:39 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Janet-Lopez.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/James-White.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[James White]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:43:59 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/James-White.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/James-Trussell.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[James Trussell]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:42:40 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/James-Trussell.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Jackie-Hunt-Christensen.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Jackie Hunt Christensen]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:39:45 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Jackie-Hunt-Christensen.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Irene-OBrien.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Irene O’Brien ]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:36:44 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Irene-OBrien.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Herman-Schecter.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Herman Schecter]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:35:21 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Herman-Schecter.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Gerry-Brignal-Haines.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Gerry Brignal Haines]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:33:37 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Gerry-Brignal-Haines.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/George-Mitchell.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[George Mitchell]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:30:46 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/George-Mitchell.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Gary-Altman.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Gary Altman]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:28:07 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Gary-Altman.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Fitzgerald-Walkes,-Jr-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Fitzgerald Walkes, Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:26:56 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Fitzgerald-Walkes,-Jr-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Erin-McGee.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Erin McGee]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:24:45 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Erin-McGee.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Elizabeth-Dekle.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Elizabeth Dekle]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:22:17 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Elizabeth-Dekle.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Elizabeth-Burd.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Elizabeth Burd]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:20:47 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Elizabeth-Burd.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Elena-Tuero.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Elena Tuero]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:18:22 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Elena-Tuero.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dr--Paul-Short.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dr. Paul Short]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:13:56 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dr--Paul-Short.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dr--Padraig-OSuilleabhain.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dr. Padraig O’Suilleabhain ]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:11:53 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dr--Padraig-OSuilleabhain.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Drew-Dimmel.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Drew Dimmel]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Parkinson-s-Super]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:10:07 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Drew-Dimmel.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dr--Dan-Whitfield.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dr. Dan Whitfield]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Im]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:07:28 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dr--Dan-Whitfield.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dr--Cenk-Sengun.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dr. Cenk Sengun]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Im]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:54:04 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dr--Cenk-Sengun.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dennis-Williamson.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dennis Williamson]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Im]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:51:48 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dennis-Williamson.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dennis-J--Freund.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dennis J. Freund]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Im]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:49:47 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dennis-J--Freund.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dan-Lewis.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dan Lewis]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Im]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:47:20 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dan-Lewis.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dan-Hott.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dan Hott]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Im]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:44:54 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Dan-Hott.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/C--Miller-Sigmon,-Jr-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[C. Miller Sigmon, Jr.]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Par]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:41:49 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/C--Miller-Sigmon,-Jr-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Chris-Clark.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Chris Clark]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img alt="" style="width: 150px; height: 150px; ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:24:33 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Chris-Clark.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Charlene-Borth.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Charlene Borth]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Ima]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:19:39 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Charlene-Borth.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Carmen-Gumucio-Barros.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Carmen Gumucio Barros ]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:17:11 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Carmen-Gumucio-Barros.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Carl-Ragsdale.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Carl Ragsdale]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Ima]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:12:14 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Carl-Ragsdale.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Carl-Davis.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Carl Davis]]></title><description><![CDATA[

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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Con]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:32:51 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Betty-Doviak.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Becky-Jarnagin---Charlotte-Pruitt.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Becky Jarnagin & Charlotte Pruitt ]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Im]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:25:42 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Anthony-Giorgilli.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Allison-Smith-Conway.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Allison Smith-Conway]]></title><description><![CDATA[
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<img src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Im]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:21:11 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Allison-Smith-Conway.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Education/Education--For-Patients/Quiz--Are-you-Aware-in-Care-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Quiz: Are you Aware in Care?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take our quiz and find out.
If you or a loved one has Parkinson&rsquo;s disease (PD), a hospital visit---whether planned or emergency---is something you should be prepared for. Take this true/false quiz to see how much you know about Parkinson&r]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:02:25 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Education/Education--For-Patients/Quiz--Are-you-Aware-in-Care-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/April/NPF-Statement-on-the-FDA-Approval-of-the-Neupro-P.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF Statement on the FDA Approval of the Neupro® Patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/April/NPF-Statement-on-the-FDA-Approval-of-the-Neupro-P.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/April-2012-(1)/Measuring-Quality-and-Assessing-Depression-in-Park.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Measuring Quality and Assessing Depression in Parkinson’s Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Measuring Quality and Assessing Depression in Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:44:32 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/April-2012-(1)/Measuring-Quality-and-Assessing-Depression-in-Park.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/March-2012/Free-Webinar-about-Parkinson-s---Hospitalization.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Free Webinar about Parkinson's & Hospitalization]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free Webinar about Parkinson's &amp; Hospitalization]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:55:26 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/March-2012/Free-Webinar-about-Parkinson-s---Hospitalization.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Research/Parkinsons-Outcomes-Project--Report-to-the-Commun/QII-s-Principal-Investigators-and-Advisors.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Principal Investigators and Advisors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lead organizers and Co-Chairs of this initiative are:

    Jay Nutt, MD, Professor and Medical Director of the NPF Center of Excellence at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland.
    Mark Guttman, MD, Di]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 07:08:15 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Research/Parkinsons-Outcomes-Project--Report-to-the-Commun/QII-s-Principal-Investigators-and-Advisors.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/March-2012/Notes-from-Movers-Shakers-with-Parkinson.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[“Notes from Movers & Shakers with Parkinson”: How You See Your Changing Roles]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Notes from Movers &amp; Shakers with Parkinson&rdquo;: How You See Your Changing Roles]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 07:54:44 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/March-2012/Notes-from-Movers-Shakers-with-Parkinson.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/March-2012/Watch-out-for-Unexpected-Obstacles-if-You-Use-a-Cu.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Watch out for Unexpected Obstacles if You Use a Cueing Strategy to Break Freezing of Gait in Parkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch out for Unexpected Obstacles if You Use a Cueing Strategy to Break Freezing of Gait in Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 07:45:37 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/March-2012/Watch-out-for-Unexpected-Obstacles-if-You-Use-a-Cu.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/Parkinson-s-Awareness-Month-Quiz.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Parkinson's Awareness Month Quiz]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom: #a4e0f8 4px solid; border-left: #a4e0f8 4px solid; margin: auto 10px; width: 150px; float: right; height: 150px; border-top: #a4e0f8 4px solid; border-right: #a4e0f8 4px solid" src="~/HTML-Emails/March-2011/Learn-brain2]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:40:46 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/Parkinson-s-Awareness-Month-Quiz.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/February/National-Parkinson-Foundations-Celebration-for-Ho.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation’s Celebration for Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Celebration for Hope]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/February/National-Parkinson-Foundations-Celebration-for-Ho.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/February-2012/Introducing-the-Aware-in-Care-Campaign.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Introducing the Aware in Care Campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Introducing the Aware in Care Campaign]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 06:17:13 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/February-2012/Introducing-the-Aware-in-Care-Campaign.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Young-Onset-Parkinsons/Young-Onset-Webcasts.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Young-Onset Webcasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:52:03 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Young-Onset-Parkinsons/Young-Onset-Webcasts.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Young-Onset-Parkinsons/Young-Onset-Parkinson-s-Conference.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Young-Onset Parkinson's Conference]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:49:17 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Young-Onset-Parkinsons/Young-Onset-Parkinson-s-Conference.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Young-Onset-Parkinsons/Young-Onset-Forum.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Young-Onset Forum]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:48:15 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Young-Onset-Parkinsons/Young-Onset-Forum.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/February/National-Parkinson-Foundation,-Its-Leading-Medical.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation, Its Leading Medical Centers of Excellence and Chapters Nationwide Lau]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/February/National-Parkinson-Foundation,-Its-Leading-Medical.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/February-2012/PD-Inpatient-Care-Inept-Indifferent-Incompete.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[PD Inpatient "Care": Inept, Indifferent, Incompetent, Insufficient, Injurious]]></title><description><![CDATA[PD Inpatient &quot;Care&quot;: Inept, Indifferent, Incompetent, Insufficient, Injurious]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:05:20 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/February-2012/PD-Inpatient-Care-Inept-Indifferent-Incompete.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/February/How-Can-Non-Parkinsons-Research-Help-People-with-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How Can Non-Parkinson’s Research Help People with Parkinson’s?]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2012/February/How-Can-Non-Parkinsons-Research-Help-People-with-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/February-2012/Pill-Color-Generic-Medications-and-Insurance-Issu.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Pill Color, Generic Medications and Insurance Issues: Important Medication-Related Tips for the Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pill Color, Generic Medications and Insurance Issues: Important Medication-Related Tips for the Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Patient]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:10:08 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/February-2012/Pill-Color-Generic-Medications-and-Insurance-Issu.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Video-Tips.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Video Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:57:10 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Video-Tips.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Community/Parkinson-s-Superstars/Contest-Rules.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Contest Rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:56:36 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<img alt="" style="margin: auto 10]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:41:27 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Education/Education--For-Patients/Aware-in-Care.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/January-2012/Are-Blood-Tests-for-Parkinsons-Disease-on-the-Hor.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Are Blood Tests for Parkinson’s Disease on the Horizon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are Blood Tests for Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease on the Horizon?]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:14:06 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/January-2012/Are-Blood-Tests-for-Parkinsons-Disease-on-the-Hor.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/December/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Signs-Letter-to-Supp.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Signs Letter to Support NIH 2012 Funding]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/December/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Signs-Letter-to-Supp.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/December-2011/Placing-Stem-Cells-in-Animal-Models-of-Parkinsons.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Placing Stem Cells in Animal Models of Parkinson’s Disease: Another Important Step]]></title><description><![CDATA[Placing Stem Cells in Animal Models of Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease: Another Important Step]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 07:05:18 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/December-2011/Placing-Stem-Cells-in-Animal-Models-of-Parkinsons.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/December/6-Tips-For-Turning-A-New-Years-Resolution-Into-Re.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[6 Tips For Turning A New Year’s Resolution Into Reality]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/December/6-Tips-For-Turning-A-New-Years-Resolution-Into-Re.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Resources/Scientific-Posters/2010-Centers-Leadership-Conference-Poster-Session.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[2010 Centers Leadership Conference Presentations]]></title><description><![CDATA[2010 Centers Leadership Conference Presentations
To foster a stimulating exchange of ideas, and to keep each other up-to-date on the latest research findings and projects ongoing at Centers of Excellence, physicians and center leaders displaye]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:42:23 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Resources/Scientific-Posters/2010-Centers-Leadership-Conference-Poster-Session.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/November-2011/How-to-Take-Care-of-the-Caregiver.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How to Take Care of the Caregiver]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to Take Care of the Caregiver]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 06:11:13 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/November-2011/How-to-Take-Care-of-the-Caregiver.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/November/NPF-Statement-Regarding-Stem-Cell-Transplantation-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF Statement Regarding Stem Cell Treatment of Parkinson's]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/November/NPF-Statement-Regarding-Stem-Cell-Transplantation-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Training/Allied-Team-Training-for-Parkinson/Accomplishments.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Accomplishments]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATTP has had a steady growth trajectory and is increasingly in demand across the country. With an impressive list of accomplishments, ATTP has delivered on its promise and has, to date:

    Completed 24 trainings, enrolling&nbsp;1334 prac]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:59:20 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Training/Allied-Team-Training-for-Parkinson/Accomplishments.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Training/Allied-Team-Training-for-Parkinson/Faculty.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Faculty]]></title><description><![CDATA[A word about the ATTP Faculty
NPF has assembled a unique blend of seasoned professionals, selected nationally for excellence in their respective fields. There are currently 12 ATTP faculty members, who represent the following core specialties:]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:58:36 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Training/Allied-Team-Training-for-Parkinson/Faculty.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Training/Allied-Team-Training-for-Parkinson/Accreditation-Benefits---Learning-Objecives.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Accreditation Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Accreditation Statements:
<img alt="" style="border-bottom: #a4e0f8 4px solid; border-left: #a4e0f8 4px solid; margin: auto 10px; width: 150px; float: right; height: 145px; border-top: #a4e0f8 4px solid; border-right: #a4e0f8 4px solid]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:58:04 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Training/Allied-Team-Training-for-Parkinson/Accreditation-Benefits---Learning-Objecives.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Training/Allied-Team-Training-for-Parkinson/Program-Details.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Program Details]]></title><description><![CDATA[ATTP Intensive
Allied Team Training for Parkinson (ATTP) is a combination of online courses and an intensive 3.5 day curriculum designed to change the way Parkinson's care is delivered.&nbsp;Re-design of the program reflects the needs of today]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:57:13 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Training/Allied-Team-Training-for-Parkinson/Program-Details.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/November-2011/Important-News-for-the-Parkinsons-Disease-Communi.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Important News for the Parkinson’s Disease Community: More Evidence that Sinemet and Madopar are Not]]></title><description><![CDATA[Important News for the Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Community: More Evidence that Sinemet and Madopar are Not Toxic and do Not Accelerate Disease Progression]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 09:06:02 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/November-2011/Important-News-for-the-Parkinsons-Disease-Communi.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/November/30-Ways-to-Honor-National-Family-Caregivers-Month.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[30 Ways to Honor National Family Caregivers Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/November/30-Ways-to-Honor-National-Family-Caregivers-Month.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/October/NPF-Wins-Award-for-Best-Charitable-Org-Site.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF Wins Award for Best Charitable Org Site]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/October/NPF-Wins-Award-for-Best-Charitable-Org-Site.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/October-2011/NPF-Brings-Together-Scientists-to-Discuss-Avenues-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF Brings Together Scientists to Discuss Avenues of Research Likely to Produce Targets for PD Thera]]></title><description><![CDATA[NPF Brings Together Scientists to Discuss Avenues of Research Likely to Produce Targets for PD Therapy]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 06:06:50 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/October-2011/NPF-Brings-Together-Scientists-to-Discuss-Avenues-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/October/NPF-Submits-Statement-to-FDA.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[FDA Reviews Azilect, NPF Participates in Hearing]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/October/NPF-Submits-Statement-to-FDA.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/October/The-National-Parkinson-Foundation-Marks-Hispanic-H.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[The National Parkinson Foundation Marks Hispanic Heritage Month With New Spanish Toll-Free Helpline,]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/October/The-National-Parkinson-Foundation-Marks-Hispanic-H.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/October-2011/The-Case-for-All-Parkinsons-Disease-Patients-to-be.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[The Case for All Parkinson’s Disease Patients to be Co-managed by a Primary Care-Neurologist Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Case for All Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Patients to be Co-managed by a Primary Care-Neurologist Team]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 06:00:01 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/October-2011/The-Case-for-All-Parkinsons-Disease-Patients-to-be.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/September/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Announces-Three-Nove.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Announces Three Novel Parkinson’s Research Projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/September/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Announces-Three-Nove.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/September/Parkinsons-Disease-is-not-Caused-or-Cured-by-Trea.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Parkinson’s Disease is not Caused or Cured by Treating an Artery Pushing ]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/September/Parkinsons-Disease-is-not-Caused-or-Cured-by-Trea.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/September-2011/Ethics--The-Philosophical-Science-of-Morality.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Ethics: The Philosophical Science of Morality]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethics: The Philosophical Science of Morality]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:16:38 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/September-2011/Ethics--The-Philosophical-Science-of-Morality.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/September-2011/The-Disregarded-Costs-of-Agency-Care.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[The Disregarded Costs of Agency Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Disregarded Costs of Agency Care]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:08:57 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/September-2011/The-Disregarded-Costs-of-Agency-Care.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/September-2011/Scientists-say-Research-on-Brain-Proteins-Involved.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Scientists say Research on Brain Proteins Involved in Parkinson’s Disease is “Shaping” Up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists say Research on Brain Proteins Involved in Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease is &ldquo;Shaping&rdquo; Up]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:57:40 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/September-2011/Scientists-say-Research-on-Brain-Proteins-Involved.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/August-2011/AAN-Movement-Disorders-Research-Award.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[AAN Movement Disorders Research Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[AAN Movement Disorders Research Award]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:13:37 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/August-2011/AAN-Movement-Disorders-Research-Award.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/August/Katie-Couric-Is-Honorary-National-Chair-Of-Nationa.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Katie Couric Is Honorary National Chair Of National Parkinson Foundation's Moving Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/August/Katie-Couric-Is-Honorary-National-Chair-Of-Nationa.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/August-2011/7-Tips-for-Hiring-Good-Caregivers.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[7 Tips for Hiring Good Caregivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[7 Tips for Hiring Good Caregivers]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:40:47 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/August-2011/7-Tips-for-Hiring-Good-Caregivers.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/August-2011/Who-Actually-Takes-Care-of-Most-of-the-Parkinson.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Who Actually Takes Care of Most of the Parkinson’s Patients Worldwide: The Need for Education and th]]></title><description><![CDATA[Who Actually Takes Care of Most of the Parkinson&rsquo;s Patients Worldwide: The Need for Education and the Parkinson&rsquo;s Toolkit]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2011 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/August-2011/Who-Actually-Takes-Care-of-Most-of-the-Parkinson.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/July/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Releases-Free-Smart-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Releases Free Smart Phone App ]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/July/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Releases-Free-Smart-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/July-2011/Generic-versus-branded-pharmacotherapy-in-Parkinso.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Generic versus branded pharmacotherapy in Parkinson’s disease: Does it matter?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generic versus branded pharmacotherapy in Parkinson&rsquo;s disease: Does it matter?]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:40:27 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/July-2011/Generic-versus-branded-pharmacotherapy-in-Parkinso.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/Generic-vs--Branded-Drugs-for-Parkinsons-Disease.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Generic vs. Branded Drugs for Parkinson’s Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom: #a4e0f8 4px solid; border-left: #a4e0f8 4px solid; width: 200px; float: right; height: 92px; border-top: #a4e0f8 4px solid; border-right: #a4e0f8 4px solid" src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Graphics---General/Bott]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:28:24 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/Generic-vs--Branded-Drugs-for-Parkinsons-Disease.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/July-2011/Parkinsons-and-Your-Voice--The-Essence-of-You.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Parkinson’s and Your Voice: The Essence of You ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parkinson&rsquo;s and Your Voice: The essence of you]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 13:59:53 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/July-2011/Parkinsons-and-Your-Voice--The-Essence-of-You.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/July-2011/To-Care-For-The-Patient-One-Must-Care-About-The-P.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[To Care For The Patient, One Must Care About The Patient]]></title><description><![CDATA[To Care For The Patient, One Must Care About The Patient]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:13:11 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/July-2011/To-Care-For-The-Patient-One-Must-Care-About-The-P.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/July-2011/If-you-are-Dizzy-or-Passing-Out,-it-could-be-Your-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[If you are Dizzy or Passing Out, it could be Your Parkinson’s Disease or Parkinson’s Disease Medicat]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are Dizzy or Passing Out, it could be Your Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease or Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Medications]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 08:32:09 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/July-2011/If-you-are-Dizzy-or-Passing-Out,-it-could-be-Your-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/June/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Awards-More-Than-$1-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million for Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/June/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Awards-More-Than-$1-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/June/Kinetics-Foundation-and-National-Parkinson-Foundat.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Kinetics Foundation and National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) Announce their Partnership to Evaluate O]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/June/Kinetics-Foundation-and-National-Parkinson-Foundat.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/June/NINDS-Stops-Coenzyme-Q10-Trial.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NINDS Stops Coenzyme Q10 Trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/June/NINDS-Stops-Coenzyme-Q10-Trial.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/June-2011/7-Ways-a-Care-Recipient-Can-Help-Alleviate-Caregiv.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[7 Ways a Care Recipient Can Help Alleviate Caregiver Burnout]]></title><description><![CDATA[7 Ways a Care Recipient Can Help Alleviate Caregiver Burnout]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:29:32 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/June-2011/7-Ways-a-Care-Recipient-Can-Help-Alleviate-Caregiv.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/June-2011/Parkinsons-Disease-and-Ethnic-Minorities-in-the-US.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Parkinson’s Disease and Ethnic Minorities in the United States]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease and Ethnic Minorities in the United States]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/June-2011/Parkinsons-Disease-and-Ethnic-Minorities-in-the-US.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/June-2011/How-Will-Group-Visits-for-Parkinsons-Disease-Fit-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How Will Group Visits for Parkinson’s Disease Fit into the Future of Parkinson’s Disease Care?]]></title><description><![CDATA[How Will Group Visits for Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Fit into the Future of Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Care?]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2011 07:05:39 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/June-2011/How-Will-Group-Visits-for-Parkinsons-Disease-Fit-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/May-2011/Lessons-Learned-About-Caregiving-for-a-Person-With.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Lessons Learned About Caregiving for a Person With Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lessons Learned About Caregiving for a Person With Parkinson&rsquo;s and Alzheimer&rsquo;s Disease]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 08:23:20 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/May-2011/Lessons-Learned-About-Caregiving-for-a-Person-With.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/May-2011/Social-Workers-Role-with-People-Affected-by-PD.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Social Worker’s Role with People Affected by Parkinson’s Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social Worker&rsquo;s Role with People Affected by Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 07:40:30 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/May-2011/Social-Workers-Role-with-People-Affected-by-PD.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/May/Gordon-Beckham-of-the-Chicago-White-Sox-Announces-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Gordon Beckham of the Chicago White Sox Announces 2011 Partnership with the National Parkinson Found]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/May/Gordon-Beckham-of-the-Chicago-White-Sox-Announces-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/May-2011/Why-Patients-Should-be-Wary-of-Chelation-Therapy-f.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Why Patients Should be Wary of Chelation Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Patients Should be Wary of Chelation Therapy for Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 12:23:48 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/May-2011/Why-Patients-Should-be-Wary-of-Chelation-Therapy-f.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/April/Ball-Up-Streetball-Announces-Partnership-with-the-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Ball Up Streetball Announces Partnership with the National Parkinson Foundation With Launch of Ball ]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/April/Ball-Up-Streetball-Announces-Partnership-with-the-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/April/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Minnesota-Unveils-Ne.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Minnesota Unveils New Website]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/April/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Minnesota-Unveils-Ne.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/April-2011/Comprehensive-Educational-Consortium-for-Parkinson.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Comprehensive Educational Consortium for Parkinson's Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comprehensive Educational Consortium for Parkinson's Disease]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 05:11:27 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/April-2011/Comprehensive-Educational-Consortium-for-Parkinson.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/April/International-Symposium-on-REM-Sleep-Behavior-Diso.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[International Symposium on REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD)]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) and Competence Network on Parkinson&rsquo;s disease (CNP) present the International Symposium on REM Sleep Behavior Disorder (RBD) In Marburg, Germany, 4/29--5/1/11.
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border-left: #a4e0f8 4px solid; width: 119px; float: right; height: 175px; border-top: #a4e0f8 4px solid; border-right: #a4e0f8 4px solid" src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Graphics---General/qui]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:35:08 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/How-much-do-you-know-about-Parkinson-s-disease-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/March/Breaking-News--Update-on-Sinemet-Shortage.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Breaking News: Update on Sinemet Shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/March/Breaking-News--Update-on-Sinemet-Shortage.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/March/National-Parkinson-Foundations-Celebration-for-Ho.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation’s Celebration for Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/March/National-Parkinson-Foundations-Celebration-for-Ho.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/March-2011/The-National-Parkinson-Foundations-Quality-Improv.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[The National Parkinson Foundation’s Quality Improvement Initiative at Johns Hopkins]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Parkinson Foundation&rsquo;s Quality Improvement Initiative at Johns Hopkins]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/March-2011/The-National-Parkinson-Foundations-Quality-Improv.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/March-2011/Long-Distance-Caregiving.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Long Distance Caregiving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long Distance Caregiving]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/March-2011/Long-Distance-Caregiving.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Vision.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Vision]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom: #a4e0f8 4px solid; border-left: #a4e0f8 4px solid; width: 190px; float: right; height: 122px; border-top: #a4e0f8 4px solid; border-right: #a4e0f8 4px solid" src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Graphics---General/Vis]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 11:18:05 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Vision.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/March-2011/Does-it-Matter-if-I-Cant-Get-Brand-Sinemet-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Does it Matter if I Can’t Get Brand Sinemet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Does it Matter if I Can&rsquo;t Get Brand Sinemet?]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/March-2011/Does-it-Matter-if-I-Cant-Get-Brand-Sinemet-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/Brain-Awareness-Week.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Brain Awareness Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brain Awareness Week is a global campaign to raise public awareness about the progress and benefits of brain research, including research into the causes of Parkinson&rsquo;s disease and how to treat it. In celebration of Brain Awareness Week, taking pl]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 10:53:56 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/Brain-Awareness-Week.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/February/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Supports-Implementat.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Supports Implementation of the Cures Acceleration Network (CAN)]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/February/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Supports-Implementat.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/February-2011/Financial-Planning-Webinar-for-Caregivers.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Financial Planning Webinar for Caregivers ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Financial Planning Webinar for Caregivers]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2011 12:14:55 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/February-2011/Financial-Planning-Webinar-for-Caregivers.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/February/Five-New-Parkinson-s-Genes.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Five New Parkinson's Genes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the full article here.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/February/Five-New-Parkinson-s-Genes.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/February-2011/Leading-Experts-to-Discuss-Latest-Advances-in-Park.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Leading Experts to Discuss Latest Advances in Parkinson's and MS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leading experts to discuss latest advances in Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis

&nbsp;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:38:51 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/February-2011/Leading-Experts-to-Discuss-Latest-Advances-in-Park.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/February-2011/Should-I-get-a-DaTscan-or-PET-scan-to-confirm-my-d.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Should I get a DaTscan or PET scan to confirm my diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should I get a DaTscan or PET scan to confirm my diagnosis of Parkinson&rsquo;s disease?]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:39:16 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/February-2011/Should-I-get-a-DaTscan-or-PET-scan-to-confirm-my-d.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/January/Gordon-Beckham-of-the-Chicago-White-Sox-Presents-a.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Gordon Beckham of the Chicago White Sox Presents a $60,000 Check to the National Parkinson Foundatio]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/January/Gordon-Beckham-of-the-Chicago-White-Sox-Presents-a.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/January/FDA-Approves-DaTscan.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[FDA Approves DaTscan]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/January/FDA-Approves-DaTscan.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/January-2011/Caregiving-Tool--A-Home-Healthcare-Management-Syst.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Caregiving Tool: A Home Healthcare Management System]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caregiving Tool: A Home Healthcare Management System]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jan 2011 06:54:38 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/January-2011/Caregiving-Tool--A-Home-Healthcare-Management-Syst.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/January/Breaking-News--Potential-U-S--Supply-Shortage-of-S.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Breaking News: Potential U.S. Supply Shortage of SINEMET® and SINEMET CR® in 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2011/January/Breaking-News--Potential-U-S--Supply-Shortage-of-S.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/January-2011/A-Critical-Reappraisal-of-the-Worst-Drugs-in-Parki.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[A Critical Reappraisal of the Worst Drugs in Parkinson’s Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Critical Reappraisal of the Worst Drugs in Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2011 12:23:54 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/January-2011/A-Critical-Reappraisal-of-the-Worst-Drugs-in-Parki.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Resources/Scientific-Posters/2009-Centers-Leadership-Conference-Poster-Session.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[2009 Centers Leadership Conference Presentations]]></title><description><![CDATA[To foster a stimulating exchange of ideas, and to keep each other up-to-date on the latest research findings and projects ongoing at Centers of Excellence, physicians and center leaders displayed scientific posters at the December 2009 Center Leadership]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 07:11:59 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Professionals/Professional-Resources/Scientific-Posters/2009-Centers-Leadership-Conference-Poster-Session.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/December-2010/Caregiver-Sanity--Three-Things-I-Try-to-Remember.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Caregiver Sanity: Three Things I Try to Remember]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caregiver Sanity: Three Things I Try to Remember]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 12:42:44 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/December-2010/Caregiver-Sanity--Three-Things-I-Try-to-Remember.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/December-2010/Environmental-Risks-for-PD--Manganese,-Welding,-Mi.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Environmental Risks for PD: Manganese, Welding, Mining, and Parkinsonism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environmental Risks for PD: Manganese, Welding, Mining, and Parkinsonism]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/December-2010/Environmental-Risks-for-PD--Manganese,-Welding,-Mi.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/How-to-Help/Community-Fundraising/2011-Celebration-for-Hope.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[2012 Celebration for Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us this year as we celebrate members of the Parkinson's community and the HOPE they bring to patients and their families.
<img alt="" style="width: 400px; height: 269px" src="~/Files/Images/NFP-Content-Images/Grap]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2010 14:23:23 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/How-to-Help/Community-Fundraising/2011-Celebration-for-Hope.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Exercise/Dance-as-Exercise-for-People-with-PD.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dance as Exercise for People with PD]]></title><description><![CDATA[For people living with PD, exercise is a vital component to maintaining a sense of well being, balance, mobility and daily living activities. In the past few years, two popular dance programs have proliferated across the country due to high demand&mdash]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:02:03 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Exercise/Dance-as-Exercise-for-People-with-PD.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/November-2010/-Sexuality-in-Parkinson-s-Disease--Dynamic-and-Unp.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA["Sexuality in Parkinson's Disease: Dynamic and Unpredictable" Webcast Available for CME Credit]]></title><description><![CDATA[&quot;Sexuality in Parkinson's Disease: Dynamic and Unpredictable&quot; Webcast Available for CME Credit]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:00:10 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/November-2010/-Sexuality-in-Parkinson-s-Disease--Dynamic-and-Unp.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/November-2010/Appreciating-Family-Caregivers.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Appreciating Family Caregivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Appreciating Family Caregivers]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Nov 2010 07:07:51 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/November-2010/Appreciating-Family-Caregivers.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/November-2010/Calling-for-the-FDA-to-Revise-the-Eight-Sinemet-a-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Calling for the FDA to Revise the Eight Sinemet a Day Rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calling for the FDA to Revise the Eight Sinemet a Day Rule]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:02:13 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/November-2010/Calling-for-the-FDA-to-Revise-the-Eight-Sinemet-a-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/10-Early-Warning-Signs-of-Parkinson-s-Disease.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[10 Early Warning Signs of Parkinson's Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes it is hard to tell that you might have Parkinson's disease. Parkinson's disease is when your brain stops making an important chemical called dopamine. This chemical helps your body to move, and helps your mood. If you do&nbsp;]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2010 08:32:35 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/10-Early-Warning-Signs-of-Parkinson-s-Disease.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/October/Lost-Sense-of-Smell--Falling-Out-of-Bed-at-Night--.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Lost Sense of Smell? Falling Out of Bed at Night? It May Be Parkinson’s Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Provides Answers on Early Signs of the Disease with First-Ever Bilingual &ndash; English/Spanish &ndash; Toll-Free Helpline and Free Brochure
-Data shows high]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/October/Lost-Sense-of-Smell--Falling-Out-of-Bed-at-Night--.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/October/Parkinson-s-Disease-Delivering-a-Diagnosis-with-a.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Webinar for Healthcare Professionals: Delivering a Diagnosis with a Dose of Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parkinson's Disease: Delivering a Diagnosis with a Dose of Hope]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2010 13:28:09 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/October/Parkinson-s-Disease-Delivering-a-Diagnosis-with-a.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/October/Second-Annual-New-York-Symposium-on-Parkinson-s-Di.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Second Annual New York Symposium on Parkinson's Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Second Annual New York Symposium on Parkinson's Disease]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:20:33 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/October/Second-Annual-New-York-Symposium-on-Parkinson-s-Di.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/October/Web-based-Training-for-Primary-Care-Physicians.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Web-based Training for Primary Care Physicians]]></title><description><![CDATA[Web-based Training for Primary Care Physicians]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 06:13:40 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/October/Web-based-Training-for-Primary-Care-Physicians.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/October/Dry-Cleaning-Solvents-and-Potential-Environmental-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dry Cleaning Solvents and Potential Environmental Risks for Developing Parkinson’s Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dr. Michael Okun, NPF National Medical Director]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/October/Dry-Cleaning-Solvents-and-Potential-Environmental-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/September/NPF-Named-as-Charity-Partner-By-Muhammad-Ali-and-5.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF Named as Charity Partner By Muhammad Ali and 5th Street Gym in Miami]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/September/NPF-Named-as-Charity-Partner-By-Muhammad-Ali-and-5.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/September-2010/Helping-Health-Professionals-Provide-Better-Parkin.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Helping Health Professionals Provide Better Parkinson's Care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helping Health Professionals Provide Better Parkinson's Care]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:33:17 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/September-2010/Helping-Health-Professionals-Provide-Better-Parkin.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/September-2010/Maintaining-the-Balance--Why-Parkinsons-Disease-P.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Maintaining the Balance: Why Parkinson’s Disease Patients Need to Understand Drug Recalls, Withdrawa]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dr. Michael Okun, NPF National Medical Director]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:16:13 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/September-2010/Maintaining-the-Balance--Why-Parkinsons-Disease-P.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/August-2010/FDA-Safety-Announcement-Regarding-Stalevo-and-Card.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[FDA Safety Announcement Regarding Stalevo and Cardiovascular Events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The U.S.&nbsp;Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a safety announcementto alert healthcare professionals that patients taking&nbsp;Stalevo may be at an increased risk for cardiovascular events.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:08:48 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/August-2010/FDA-Safety-Announcement-Regarding-Stalevo-and-Card.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/August-2010/Shortage-of-Sinemet.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Shortage of Sinemet]]></title><description><![CDATA[SINEMET (carbidopa-levodopa) and SINEMET CR (carbidopa-levodopa controlled release)]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:19:07 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/August-2010/Shortage-of-Sinemet.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/August-2010/Shining-a-Light-on-Parkinsons-Disease---Optogenet.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Shining a Light on Parkinson’s Disease:  Optogenetics Has a Bright Future in Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shining a Light on Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease:&nbsp; Optogenetics Has a Bright Future in Research]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 06:12:27 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/August-2010/Shining-a-Light-on-Parkinsons-Disease---Optogenet.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/July-2010/Generic-Versus-Brand-Medication.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[ Generic Versus Brand Medication: A Call for Comparative Effectiveness Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[Criscely L. Go, MD and Michael S. Okun, MD
National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence
McKnight Brain Institute Department of Neurology
Movement Disorder Center, University of Florida
Gainesville,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 07:25:53 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/July-2010/Generic-Versus-Brand-Medication.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/July-2010/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Mourns-the-Loss-of-N.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Celebrates the Life of Nathan Slewett, 97, Chairman Emeritus]]></title><description><![CDATA[]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/July-2010/National-Parkinson-Foundation-Mourns-the-Loss-of-N.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/July-2010/Poor-Medication-Management-of-Parkinson-s-Disease-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Poor Medication Management of Parkinson's Disease During Hospital Admissions: Patients and Families ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poor Medication Management of Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease During Hospital Admissions: Patients and Families Can Improve Their Hospital-Based Management]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 06:14:18 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/July-2010/Poor-Medication-Management-of-Parkinson-s-Disease-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/June-2010/A-Need-For-Consensus-in-Parkinson-s-Disease-Hospit.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[A Need For Consensus in Parkinson’s Disease Hospitalization]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 14:46:47 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/June-2010/A-Need-For-Consensus-in-Parkinson-s-Disease-Hospit.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/June-2010/PD-Work-Related-Disability-Assessment-Form.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[PD Work-Related Disability Assessment Form]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parkinson's Action Network (PAN), in collaboration with other Parkinson's organizations including NPF, is pleased to announce the Parkinson's Disease Work-Related Disability Assessment]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/June-2010/PD-Work-Related-Disability-Assessment-Form.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Education/Education--For-Patients/Wellness-Retreat-for-Recently-Diagnosed-Parkinsons.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Yoga for Parkinson's]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wellness Retreat for People with Parkinson's and Their Care Partners
Presented in partnership with the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Stockbridge, MA.

Upcoming events:

    June 1]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:34:32 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Education/Education--For-Patients/Wellness-Retreat-for-Recently-Diagnosed-Parkinsons.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/June-2010/Why-Are-Patches-and-Continuous-Release-Technology-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Why Are Patches and Continuous Release Technology a Big Deal to Parkinson's?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Dr. Michael Okun, NPF National Medical Director]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/June-2010/Why-Are-Patches-and-Continuous-Release-Technology-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/May/NPF-Hosted-Special-Event--Genetics-and-Parkinson-s.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF Hosted Special Event--Genetics and Parkinson's: What Families Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Thursday, May 20, 2010, the National Parkinson Foundation hosted a sp]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/May/NPF-Hosted-Special-Event--Genetics-and-Parkinson-s.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/May/NPF-Signs-Letter-to-U-S--House-of-Representatives.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF Signs Letter to U.S. House of Representatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Cures Acceleration Network (CAN) moves high need medical cures through the development pipeline faster &ndash; giving hope to millions of patients throughout the country by cutting the time between scientific discovery and the development of promisi]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/May/NPF-Signs-Letter-to-U-S--House-of-Representatives.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/May-2010/Good-Body-Mechanics-for-Caregivers-by-Kevin-Locket.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Good Body Mechanics for Caregivers by Kevin Lockette, PT]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
&nbsp;]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 10:20:07 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/May-2010/Good-Body-Mechanics-for-Caregivers-by-Kevin-Locket.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/May-2010/Is-the-PD-SURG-Trial-Another-Surge-Forward-for-DBS.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Is the PD SURG Trial Another Surge Forward for DBS Therapy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Michael S. Okun, MD, National Medical Director, National Parkinson Foundation]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 01 May 2010 06:10:13 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/May-2010/Is-the-PD-SURG-Trial-Another-Surge-Forward-for-DBS.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/NPF-s-Team-Hope-Participates-in-16th-Annual-Unity-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF's Team Hope Participates in 16th Annual Unity Walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[The National Parkinson Foundation staff members and volunteers gav]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/NPF-s-Team-Hope-Participates-in-16th-Annual-Unity-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/NPF-Mourns-the-Loss-of-Jose-Bernal.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF Mourns the Loss of Jose Bernal]]></title><description><![CDATA[NPF joins the Bernal family to mourn the loss of our dear friend, Jose Bernal, an]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/NPF-Mourns-the-Loss-of-Jose-Bernal.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/A-Message-from-NPF-on-Neupro-Reformulation.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF Update on Neupro Patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[A message from Michael S. Okun, M.D., National Medical Director of NPF:
We at NPF are committed to continuing to update the Parkinson&rsquo;s disease community on the Neupro (Rotigotine) dopamine agonist patch.  The issue that precipitated remov]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/A-Message-from-NPF-on-Neupro-Reformulation.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Experimental-Therapy---Clinical-Trials/23andMe.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[23andMe]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(255,255,255); border-top-color: rgb(255,255,255); margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; width: 190px; float: right; height: 120px; border-right-color: rgb(255,255,255); border-left-color: rgb(255,255,255)" src="~/Files/I]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:16:08 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Experimental-Therapy---Clinical-Trials/23andMe.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/Gordon-Beckham-of-the-Chicago-White-Sox-Announces-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Gordon Beckham of the Chicago White Sox Announces Partnership with the National Parkinson Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visit www.outofthepark.org now!&nbsp;]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/Gordon-Beckham-of-the-Chicago-White-Sox-Announces-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/NPF-Network/NPF-s-Center-of-Excellence-Network-(1)/Center-of-Excellence-Network-Listing.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Center of Excellence Network Listing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The below is a list of NPF Centers of Excellence. If you are a person with Parkinson's or a care partner and would like more information about how to make an appointment at one of these locations, please call NPF's free Helpline at 1-800-4PD-INFO (1-800]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:01:21 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/NPF-Network/NPF-s-Center-of-Excellence-Network-(1)/Center-of-Excellence-Network-Listing.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/NPF-Awards-Nearly-$1-Million-for-Clinical-Research.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF Awards Nearly $1 Million for Clinical Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[National Parkinson Foundation Awards Nearly $1 Million for Clinical Research
--Two Studies Focus on Early Cognitive Changes--]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/NPF-Awards-Nearly-$1-Million-for-Clinical-Research.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/Show-Support-for-Vietnam-Veterans-with-PD.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Show Support for Vietnam Veterans with PD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Submit Comments on Draft Rule Regarding Agent Orange &amp; PD&nbsp;
Deadline April 26!&nbsp;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/Show-Support-for-Vietnam-Veterans-with-PD.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/April-2010-(1)/Guideline-Issued-for-Treating-Sleep,-Constipation,.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Guideline Issued for Treating Sleep, Constipation, Sexual Problems in PD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Press Release from the American Academy of Neurology]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 11 Apr 2010 17:53:32 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/April-2010-(1)/Guideline-Issued-for-Treating-Sleep,-Constipation,.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/April-2010/Cycling-in-PD-in-Those-Who-Can-t-Walk--Is-it-Possi.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Cycling in PD in Those Who Can’t Walk: Is it Possible? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's Hot in Parkinson's Disease?
April 2010
By: Michael S. Okun, M.D., National Medical Director, National Parkinson Foundation]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 11:15:02 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/April-2010/Cycling-in-PD-in-Those-Who-Can-t-Walk--Is-it-Possi.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/FDA-Evaluating-Stalevo-LT-Use.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[FDA Evaluating Stalevo LT Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[NPF's Statement on the FDA Release:&nbsp;The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is evaluating clinical trial data that may suggest that patients taking Stalevo for PD may be at an increased risk for developing prostate cancer. &nbsp;F]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/FDA-Evaluating-Stalevo-LT-Use.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/NPF-Online-Auction-Open-in-April.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF's Online Auction Open in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Place a bid in NPF's online auction during Parkinson's Awareness Month to help us fight Parkinson's! Check out these featured items: 2009 NY Yank]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/April/NPF-Online-Auction-Open-in-April.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/March/U-S--Senate-Designates-April-as-Parkinson-s-Awaren.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[U.S. Senate Designates April as Parkinson's Awareness Month]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time ever, on Friday, March 26, the United States Senate designated April as Parkinson&rsquo;s Awareness Month.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/March/U-S--Senate-Designates-April-as-Parkinson-s-Awaren.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/March/Under-Age-45--Would-You-Know-If-You-Had-Parkinson-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Under Age 45? Would You Know If You Had Parkinson's Disease (PD)?]]></title><description><![CDATA[New National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) Survey Says Not Likely; NPF Urges Americans To Recognize PD Symptoms; Launches Parkinson.org
-April is Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease Awareness Month-
&nbsp;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/March/Under-Age-45--Would-You-Know-If-You-Had-Parkinson-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/March-2010/Exercise-and-Parkinson-s-Disease.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Exercise and Parkinson’s Disease: What You Need to Know by Dr. Nina Browner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exercise and Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease: What You Need to Know by Dr. Nina Browner]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 11:29:26 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Hidden-Pages/Professionals---On-The-Blog/March-2010/Exercise-and-Parkinson-s-Disease.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/March/Join-NPF-at-the-Parkinson-s-Unity-Walk.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Join NPF at the Parkinson's Unity Walk]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE 16th PARKINSON'S UNITY WALK
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Come and Join thousands of people on Saturday, April 24, 2010 in Manhattan's beautiful Central Park for the 16th Parkinson&rs]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/About-Us/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2010/March/Join-NPF-at-the-Parkinson-s-Unity-Walk.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Driving-with-PD.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Driving with PD]]></title><description><![CDATA[Driving is a complex activity where all of our attention is needed physically, mentally, and emotionally. If you have Parkinson&rsquo;s disease your ability to drive safely may be affected due to problems with balance, perception, mental clarity and tre]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 06:35:17 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Driving-with-PD.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Financial/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Big-Picture-Approach.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Big Picture Approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Importance of an Honest, Consistent, Big Picture Approach
Taking an honest, consistent, big picture approach can help you maximize your legal rights and protect against making rash and harmful decisions. By easing your encounter with legal, in]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:38:01 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Financial/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Big-Picture-Approach.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Big-Picture-Approach.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Big Picture Approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Importance of an Honest, Consistent, Big Picture Approach
Taking an honest, consistent, big picture approach can help you maximize your legal rights and protect against making rash and harmful decisions. By easing your encounter with legal, in]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:38:01 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Big-Picture-Approach.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Big-Picture-Approach.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Big Picture Approach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Importance of an Honest, Consistent, Big Picture Approach
Taking an honest, consistent, big picture approach can help you maximize your legal rights and protect against making rash and harmful decisions. By easing your encounter with legal, in]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:38:01 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Big-Picture-Approach.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Social-Security/The-Application.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[The Application]]></title><description><![CDATA[SSA has a very clear 5-step approach for assessing disability (see chart). While all of the steps are important, focusing on the following two in particular can help a PWP know]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:27:47 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Social-Security/The-Application.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Income-Replacement-Policies/The-Claims-Process.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[The Claims Process]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    The first step in receiving your benefits is making a claim for them.
    Your insurance carrier in all likelihood requires that you use a specific form for this purpose.
    It will also require forms, including certifica]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:15:59 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Income-Replacement-Policies/The-Claims-Process.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Your-Legal-Rights/Definition-of-Disability.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Definition of Disability]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is a &ldquo;disability&rdquo; for legal purposes?
&ldquo;Disability&rdquo; is the basis of many legal rights for PWP&rsquo;s and their caregivers. A starting point for knowing your rights is thus understanding what it mea]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 11:09:01 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Your-Legal-Rights/Definition-of-Disability.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/Resources-for-Prescription-Assistance.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Resources for Prescription Assistance]]></title><description><![CDATA[NeedyMeds
The mission of NeedyMeds has been to make information about&nbsp;assistance programs available to low-income patients and their advocates at no cost.&nbsp;Databases such as Patient ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:25:46 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/Resources-for-Prescription-Assistance.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/Medicaid.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Medicaid]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    A Federal program, administered by the states, designed to provide health coverage and long-term care for the low-income.
    A person needing long-term care without long-term care insurance must first spend down virtually all their]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:27:54 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/Medicaid.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/Medicare-Part-D----Prescription-Drug-Coverage.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Medicare Part D -- Prescription Drug Coverage]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Covers most drugs, subject to a confusing array of co-payments and deductibles.&nbsp;
    Different from Parts A and B which you buy directly from Medicare, Part D you buy direct from private insurance companies and agents, if any.&]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:14:34 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/Medicare-Part-D----Prescription-Drug-Coverage.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/Medicare-Parts-A---B.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Medicare Parts A & B]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    The Federal national health insurance program for those ages 65 and older or for those collecting Social Security disability benefits.
    Eligibility begins on the first of the month that you turn age 65 or have collected Social Se]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:03:32 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/Medicare-Parts-A---B.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/Social-Security-Disability-Benefits.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Social Security Disability Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Most people when they think of Social Security think retirement benefits. But Social Security also contains benefits for total disability.
    However, Social Security won&rsquo;t consider you disabled if you can do just about any g]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:52:47 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/Social-Security-Disability-Benefits.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/Health-Savings-Accounts-(HSA-s).aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Health Savings Accounts (HSA's)]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Health savings accounts were created by the federal government to give Americans two ways to save money on health insurance costs(30% to 50%).
    First, by creating a government-approved high deductible health plan (HDHP) and then ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:48:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/Health-Savings-Accounts-(HSA-s).aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/State-Health-Insurance-Pools.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[State Health Insurance Pools]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Many states offer health insurance for those who medically can&rsquo;t qualify in the open market.&nbsp;
    Minnesota, for example, has the Minnesota Comprehensive Health Association, which guarantees a quality health insurance pro]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:39:52 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/State-Health-Insurance-Pools.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Financial/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Advocacy.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finally, it is important not just to tackle the now, but also to look to the future: not just how to maximize your existing rights, but also to protect and even expand them!

    There are always ongoing battles to be fought in the arena o]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:13:22 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Financial/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Advocacy.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Advocacy.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finally, it is important not just to tackle the now, but also to look to the future: not just how to maximize your existing rights, but also to protect and even expand them!

    There are always ongoing battles to be fought in the arena o]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:13:22 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Advocacy.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Advocacy.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Advocacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finally, it is important not just to tackle the now, but also to look to the future: not just how to maximize your existing rights, but also to protect and even expand them!

    There are always ongoing battles to be fought in the arena o]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:13:22 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Advocacy.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Financial/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Getting-the-Help-You-Need.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Getting the Help You Need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers, insurance advisors, estate and financial planners, health insurance, Medicare experts and other professionals can be invaluable in assessing your legal rights and related financial concerns.   Professionals with meaningful experience assisting ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:12:26 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Financial/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Getting-the-Help-You-Need.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Getting-the-Help-You-Need.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Getting the Help You Need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers, insurance advisors, estate and financial planners, health insurance, Medicare experts and other professionals can be invaluable in assessing your legal rights and related financial concerns.   Professionals with meaningful experience assisting ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:12:26 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Getting-the-Help-You-Need.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Getting-the-Help-You-Need.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Getting the Help You Need]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawyers, insurance advisors, estate and financial planners, health insurance, Medicare experts and other professionals can be invaluable in assessing your legal rights and related financial concerns.   Professionals with meaningful experience assisting ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:12:26 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Getting-the-Help-You-Need.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Financial/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Coordination-with-your-Health-Care-Team.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Coordination with your Health Care Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Obviously, when you claim eligibility for benefits, the source of those benefits is not going to take your word for it.  They will demand documentation of your eligibility.  And your health care team will be a critical source of that documentation.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:11:33 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Financial/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Coordination-with-your-Health-Care-Team.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Coordination-with-your-Health-Care-Team.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Coordination with your Health Care Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Obviously, when you claim eligibility for benefits, the source of those benefits is not going to take your word for it.  They will demand documentation of your eligibility.  And your health care team will be a critical source of that documentation.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:11:33 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Coordination-with-your-Health-Care-Team.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Coordination-with-your-Health-Care-Team.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Coordination with your Health Care Team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Obviously, when you claim eligibility for benefits, the source of those benefits is not going to take your word for it.  They will demand documentation of your eligibility.  And your health care team will be a critical source of that documentation.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:11:33 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Coordination-with-your-Health-Care-Team.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Financial/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Importance-of-Self-Assessment.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Importance of Self-Assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thorough and ongoing self-assessment can be invaluable in maximizing your rights.  By focusing on the state of your health over time, you will be better positioned to sense which benefits are appropriate to apply for, and when.

    Whil]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:10:44 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Financial/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Importance-of-Self-Assessment.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Importance-of-Self-Assessment.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Importance of Self-Assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thorough and ongoing self-assessment can be invaluable in maximizing your rights.  By focusing on the state of your health over time, you will be better positioned to sense which benefits are appropriate to apply for, and when.

    Whil]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:10:44 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Importance-of-Self-Assessment.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Importance-of-Self-Assessment.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Importance of Self-Assessment]]></title><description><![CDATA[A thorough and ongoing self-assessment can be invaluable in maximizing your rights.  By focusing on the state of your health over time, you will be better positioned to sense which benefits are appropriate to apply for, and when.

    Whil]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:10:44 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Legal,-Financial,-Insurance--Making-It-Work/Importance-of-Self-Assessment.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/HIPPA.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[HIPPA]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Provides for portability of health insurance coverage regardless of health to age 65.&nbsp;
    Availability of coverage begins the later of the date your COBRA options expire, or the date your employment ends if you are not eligibl]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:51:34 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/HIPPA.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/COBRA.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[COBRA]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    &nbsp;A long-standing federal law that makes it mandatory for employees, who work for all but the smallest employers, be given the option to continue their group insurance, upon leaving the job for whatever reason, for a certain period of tim]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:44:08 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Government-Programs/COBRA.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Medicare-supplement-insurance.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Medicare Supplement Insurance ]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Critical insurance to have if you're receiving Medicare benefits.
    Medicare has some significant coverage shortcomings: &ndash;
    
        A limited number of days of room a]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:35:02 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Medicare-supplement-insurance.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Long-Term-Care-Insurance.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Long-Term Care Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    &nbsp;Provides funds to hire assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, etc.
    A good policy provides benefits anywhere -- in a nursing home, an assisted-living facility, a hospice fac]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:24:02 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Long-Term-Care-Insurance.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Individual-Life-Insurance.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Individual Life Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Available to anyone who can qualify medically.&nbsp;
    Available in two forms -- insurance coverage for the duration of your life, called permanent insurance, and insurance for a certain period of time, typically ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:05:36 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Individual-Life-Insurance.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Group-Life-Insurance.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Group Life Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Employers typically pay for a base amount of life insurance for their employees.&nbsp;
    Usually either for a flat amount (i.e. $50,000 each) or for some multiple of salary -- most commonly one times salary.&nbsp;]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:54:46 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Group-Life-Insurance.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Individual-Long-Term-Disability-Insurance.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Individual Long-Term Disability Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Pays whenever you cannot work as the result of an illness or injury.
    Requires you to prove evidence of good health to qualify for a policy.&nbsp;
    A major advantage is that the policy can be kept to]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:23:11 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Individual-Long-Term-Disability-Insurance.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Group-Long-Term-Disability-Insurance.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Group Long-Term Disability Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Again, generally provided by the employer.&nbsp; New hires are typically eligible for coverage regardless of pre-existing health conditions.&nbsp; However, typically pre-existing health conditions are excluded either until th]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:00:34 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Group-Long-Term-Disability-Insurance.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Individual-Health-Insurance.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Individual Health Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Characterized by having to prove evidence of good health in order to qualify for a policy, pre-existing conditions such as Parkinson's cause the application for insurance to be denied or the Parkinson's condition to be exclud]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:47:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Individual-Health-Insurance.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Group-Health-Insurance.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Group Health Insurance]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Generally provided by and at least partially funded by an employer.&nbsp;
    The employee usually has little or no choice of features.&nbsp;
    The principal advantage of group insurance </strong]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:39:58 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Insurance/Insurance-Products/Group-Health-Insurance.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/March-2010/First-Patient-Blog-Post.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[New iPS Stem Cells for PD: What Does it Mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
What&rsquo;s Hot in Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease
March 2010
New iPS Stem Cells for Parkinson&rsquo;s Disease: What Does it Mean?
Michael S. Okun, M.D
National Medical Director, National Parkinson Foundation
Vinata]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:22:39 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Patients/Patients---On-The-Blog/March-2010/First-Patient-Blog-Post.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Social-Security/SSDI-and-SSI-Resources.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[SSDI and SSI Resources]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Visit the SSA site for further information about eligibility and the approval process.&nbsp;There are also many private firms that provide Social Security representation (usually f]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:34:31 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Social-Security/SSDI-and-SSI-Resources.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Income-Replacement-Policies/Practical-Considerations.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Practical Considerations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some key pointers about income replacement policies:

    Know what you are buying (or have bought) and what your employer may have provided for you.
    Assess whether your benefits are triggered by whether you can do your job]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:19:10 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Income-Replacement-Policies/Practical-Considerations.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act/Common-ADA-Employment-Law-Issues.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Common ADA Employment Law Issues]]></title><description><![CDATA[While each situation is different, here are some things to consider with respect to ADA employment law issues:
1.	Perhaps the most common employment law question from a newly diagnosed PWP is &ldquo;should I tell my employer and, if so, ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:11:47 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act/Common-ADA-Employment-Law-Issues.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act/How-the-ADA-Amendments-Impact-PWPs.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How the ADA Amendments Impact PWPs]]></title><description><![CDATA[At first look, the ADA Amendments Act is a home run for people with disabilities. Congress&rsquo; retooling of the definition of &ldquo;disability&rdquo; should ensure that Americans with disabilities are now protected by the law, as originally intended]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:04:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act/How-the-ADA-Amendments-Impact-PWPs.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act/History---Amendments-of-ADA.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[History & Amendments of ADA]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    As introduced into law, the ADA itself noted that some 43 million Americans fit the definition of &ldquo;disability.&rdquo;
    Soon after, however, the Act was subject to a number of legal challenges.  Its constitutionality was que]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:50:39 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act/History---Amendments-of-ADA.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act/ADA-s-Relationship-to-Disability-Benefit-Programs.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[ADA's Relationship to Disability Benefit Programs]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    In looking at the big picture, it is important to note the ADA&rsquo;s express admonition that &ldquo;Nothing in [the ADA] alters the standards for determining eligibility for benefits under State worker&rsquo;s compensation laws or under Sta]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:45:24 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Americans-with-Disabilities-Act/ADA-s-Relationship-to-Disability-Benefit-Programs.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Your-Legal-Rights/Tools-You-Can-Use.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Tools You Can Use]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sections that follow contain more complete summaries of the sources of disability rights that PWPs and their caregivers typically inquire about, including what triggers those various rights, and how the rights to which you may be entitled from one o]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:30:45 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Your-Legal-Rights/Tools-You-Can-Use.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Your-Legal-Rights/Maximizing-Your-Benefits.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Maximizing Your Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best approach to maximizing your benefits is usually the simplest one:  let the medical drive the legal. As a PWP reaches a stage when disability benefits need to be sought because of the stage of the disease process, that is the time to seek them.<]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:27:26 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Legal/Your-Legal-Rights/Maximizing-Your-Benefits.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/Late-Stage-Caregiving.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Late Stage Caregiving ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Constitutes Compassionate Care Over the Long Haul?
Primary caregivers for people with many chronic illnesses may be &ldquo;on duty&rdquo; for five years, two years, or less, depending on the circumstance. But people with Parkinson disease]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:48:19 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/Late-Stage-Caregiving.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/Mid-Stage-Caregiving-Challenges-and-Tasks.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Mid-Stage Caregiving ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mid-Stage Caregiving: What Can I Expect in Three to Five Years?
Parkinson&rsquo;s disease is a progressive disorder, and while medications may significantly decrease symptoms in the first few years of the illness, physical abilities will decre]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:37:37 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/Mid-Stage-Caregiving-Challenges-and-Tasks.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/Early-Stage-Caregiving-Challenges-and-Tasks.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Early Stage Caregiving ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caregiving in the early years: How does your family adapt to the diagnosis?
Even though many families know for sometime that &ldquo;something&rdquo; is wrong with the person who has PD, the official diagnosis of Idiopathic, typical, Parkinson&]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 06:27:46 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/Early-Stage-Caregiving-Challenges-and-Tasks.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Education/Education--For-Patients/NPF-Literature.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[NPF Publications]]></title><description><![CDATA[Educational Manuals Rainbow Series
The National Parkinson Foundation produces a variety of free print publications for Parkinson's patients and caregivers in English and Spanish. These publications can be ordered in our <a href="https://secure]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:19:20 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Education/Education--For-Patients/NPF-Literature.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Education/Education--For-Patients/Young-Onset-Conferences.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Young Onset Parkinson Conferences]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is YOPC all about? Watch this video and find out!
<object heig]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:18:25 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Improving-Care/Education/Education--For-Patients/Young-Onset-Conferences.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Excessive-Daytime-Sleepiness.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Excessive Daytime Sleepiness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sleepiness during the day is seen in about 30-50% of patients with PD and it is more prominent as the disease advances. Daytime sleepiness may arise in patients with PD for many reasons including:

    Poor night&rsquo;s sleep
    <l]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:49:19 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Excessive-Daytime-Sleepiness.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/What-Cognitive-Changes-Occur-with-PD-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What Cognitive Changes Occur with PD?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    The term &ldquo;cognitive&rdquo; refers to thinking or the processes involved in knowing or putting together information.
    It includes a variety of mental skills such as attention, problem-solving, memory, language, visual-]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:14:54 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/What-Cognitive-Changes-Occur-with-PD-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Exercise/Exercise-Research.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Exercise Research]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Current Research

    At Rhodes University in Memphis, TN, Dr. Gerecke et al. report that exercise can protect mice against toxic exposure. MPTP is a neurotoxin that is used as an animal model for Parkinson&rsquo;s disease, as it sel]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 05:47:46 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Exercise/Exercise-Research.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/March-2010/First-Caregivers-Blog-Post.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Taking the First Step in Your Own Care by Carol Levine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taking the First Step in Your Own Care
Carol Levine
&nbsp;]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:25:38 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Caregivers/Caregivers---On-The-Blog/March-2010/First-Caregivers-Blog-Post.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Experimental-Therapy---Clinical-Trials/How-are-new-drugs-developed.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How are new drugs developed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here is a brief tutorial on the multi-year process by which pharmaceutical research brings new drugs to your local pharmacy. Most drugs are studied in animals before they are tested in humans. Each drug must then progress through the following series of]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:42:10 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Experimental-Therapy---Clinical-Trials/How-are-new-drugs-developed.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/What-are-the-Alternative-Treatments-for-Cognitive-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Alternative Treatments for Cognitive Problems?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Cognitive Remediation Therapy

    For patients with milder cognitive deficits, different forms of psychotherapy may be useful in teaching the patient ways to &ldquo;work around&rdquo; their related problems.
    For exam]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:22:50 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/What-are-the-Alternative-Treatments-for-Cognitive-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/How-are-Memory-and-Cognitive-Problems-Treated-with.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How are Memory and Cognitive Problems Treated with Medications?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Acetylcholinerase Inhibitors

    The primary class of medications used to treat thinking and memory problems are the acetylcholinesterase inhibitors, which are medications that increase levels of acetylcholine in the brain.
]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:17:31 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/How-are-Memory-and-Cognitive-Problems-Treated-with.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/What-are-the-Co-Existing-Conditions-Affecting-Thin.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Co-Existing Conditions Affecting Thinking and Memory?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Images/PD-Cont]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:06:39 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/What-are-the-Co-Existing-Conditions-Affecting-Thin.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/How-are-Cognitive-changes-in-PD-different-than-Alz.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How are Cognitive Changes in PD Different than Alzheimer’s Disease?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Parkinson&rsquo;s disease

    Overall, dementia produces a greater impact on social and occupational functioning in PD than with Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease (AD) due to the combination of motor AND cognitive impairments.
    <]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:00:54 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/How-are-Cognitive-changes-in-PD-different-than-Alz.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/How-are-Cognitive-Deficits-Diagnosed-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How are Cognitive Deficits Diagnosed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Cognitive disorders are commonly assessed and diagnosed by:
    
        Interviewing the person with PD.
        Asking family members or caregivers about their observations.
    
    
    Administer]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:54:52 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/How-are-Cognitive-Deficits-Diagnosed-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/What-Specific-Cognitive-Problems-Do-People-with-PD.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What Specific Cognitive Problems Do People with PD Face?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Images/PD-Con]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 06:48:31 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Cognitive-Changes/What-Specific-Cognitive-Problems-Do-People-with-PD.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/What-Other-Caregiver-Resources-Are-There-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What Other Caregiver Resources Are There?]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAREGIVER ADVOCACY ORGANIZATIONS
National Alliance for Caregiving: Dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awaren]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:20:12 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/What-Other-Caregiver-Resources-Are-There-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/Caregiver-Stress-Inventory.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Caregiver Stress Inventory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Complete this self-assessment page to evaluate the level of stress and isolation in your current caregiving situation, and identify simple steps to begin taking better care of you. 

The most stressful thing about caring for som]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:11:58 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/Caregiver-Stress-Inventory.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/How-Do-I-Manage-Caregiver-Fatigue-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How Do I Manage Caregiver Fatigue?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caregiver stress is, unfortunately, a part of life when caring for someone with a chronic illness such as PD &ndash; especially over an extended period of time. &ldquo;Compassion fatigue&rdquo; and even exhaustion can take a toll on your physical and em]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:08:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/How-Do-I-Manage-Caregiver-Fatigue-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/How-Do-I-Get-Organized-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How Do I Get Organized?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caring for someone with Parkinson&rsquo;s disease (PD) means lots of medical records, medical and family contact lists as well as financial documents. In order to avoid getting overwhelmed, below are some easy tips on how to get and stay organized by cr]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:01:15 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/How-Do-I-Get-Organized-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/Is-Home-Care-An-Option-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Is Home Care An Option?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Can the person&rsquo;s basic needs be met in the available space?
    The house must be large enough to accommodate things like a lift-chair, walker, wheelchair, bedside toilet, etc.
    All rooms should be on one level. N]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:56:54 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/Is-Home-Care-An-Option-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/What-are-the-special-challenges-of-caring-for-some.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Special Challenges of Caring for Someone with PD?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    <img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Ima]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 07:41:49 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Caring-for-Someone-with-PD-101/What-are-the-special-challenges-of-caring-for-some.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/Is-there-such-a-thing-as-being-too-sexual-with-PD-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Is there such a thing as being too sexual with PD?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes. The term used is hypersexuality. In fact, a well-documented side effect of dopamine agonists, a group of drugs used to treat Parkinson&rsquo;s, is increased sexual desire and, in some cases, compulsive patterns of sexual behavior.<]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:18:11 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/Is-there-such-a-thing-as-being-too-sexual-with-PD-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/What-is-the-impact-of-sexual-problems-on-people-wi.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What is the Impact of Sexual Problems on People with PD and their Partners?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    There may be a frustration and sexual inadequacy in intimate relationships or a more pervasive loss of self-esteem.
    While some couples easily accept limitations or cessation of sexual activity caused by chronic illness, others a]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:14:48 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/What-is-the-impact-of-sexual-problems-on-people-wi.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/What-are-the-alternative-treatments-for-sexual-dys.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Alternative Treatments for Sexual Dysfunction?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Sex therapy, Couple therapy and Behavioral therapy Tips:

    Increase open sexual communication among the sexual partners.
    Plan the setting of sexual activity (time, location, position, roles).
    Practice]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:09:28 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/What-are-the-alternative-treatments-for-sexual-dys.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/How-is-Sexual-Health-in-Women-with-PD-affected-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How is Sexual Health in Women with PD affected?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    In women, Parki]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:05:17 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/How-is-Sexual-Health-in-Women-with-PD-affected-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/What-Medications-are-available-to-treat-Erectile-D.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What Medications are Available to Treat Erectile Dysfunction in men with PD?]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Erectile Dysfunction Injectibles:

    Papaverine]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 03:02:01 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/What-Medications-are-available-to-treat-Erectile-D.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/How-does-PD-play-a-part-in-Erectile-Dysfunction-in.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How does PD play a part in Erectile Dysfunction in men?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    <img alt="how PD plays a part in erectile dysfunction in men" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-r]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:56:48 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/How-does-PD-play-a-part-in-Erectile-Dysfunction-in.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/How-does-PD-Affect-Sexual-Health-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How does PD Affect Sexual Health? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the facts about sexual dysfunction?

    Sexual dysfunction in PD is common, affecting men more often than women.
    It remains under appreciated as patients, spouses and health care providers may not be comfortable w]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:51:46 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sexual-Health/How-does-PD-Affect-Sexual-Health-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-is-the-Treatment-of-Psychosis-Related-to-Deli.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What is the Treatment of Psychosis Related to Delirium?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Delirium is generally caused by an acute medical condition.
    These symptoms should improve once the underlying condition is treated. However, during this process, additional measures are sometimes necessary to reduce unsafe and p]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:44:53 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-is-the-Treatment-of-Psychosis-Related-to-Deli.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-is-the-Treatment-of-Psychosis-Related-to-Deme.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What is the Treatment of Psychosis Related to Dementia?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors are medications used to treat memory impairment.
    They are commonly prescribed early in the management of dementia and include donepezil (Aricept &reg;), rivastigmine (Exelon &reg;) and galantamine]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:41:09 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-is-the-Treatment-of-Psychosis-Related-to-Deme.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-are-the-Treatment-Options-for-Psychosis-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Treatment Options for Psychosis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Treatment of psychosis in PD can be challenging.
    To ensure proper treatment, the underlying cause must first be identified.
    The clinician must determine if the psychotic symptoms are related to medication side effe]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:34:24 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-are-the-Treatment-Options-for-Psychosis-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-You-Should-Know-About-Delusions.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What You Should Know About Delusions]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Delusions are less common in PD compared to visual hallucinations. They affect approximately 8% of patients. However, delusions tend to be more complicated and present a greater risk for behavioral disturbances and safety concerns.
    ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:22:25 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-You-Should-Know-About-Delusions.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-are-the-Risk-Factors-for-Psychosis-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Risk Factors for Psychosis? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Certain factors can increase one&rsquo;s risk of developing psychosis. They include:

    Dementia or impaired memory
    Depression
    
        Individuals suffering from depression and PD are at a greater risk fo]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:18:58 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-are-the-Risk-Factors-for-Psychosis-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-are-the-Symptoms-of-Psychosis-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Symptoms of Psychosis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hallucinations

    Hallucinations are best described as deceptions or tricks played by the brain that involves the body&rsquo;s senses.&nbsp;Hallucinations can be seen (visual), heard (auditory), felt (tactile), smelled (olfactory) or e]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 02:10:57 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-are-the-Symptoms-of-Psychosis-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-are-the-Causes-of-Psychosis-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Causes of Psychosis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. Side effects of PD medications

    In the majority of PD cases, psychosis occurs as a side effect of drug therapy.
    All PD medications can potentially cause psychosis
    Classic PD medications (i.e. Sinemet an]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:39:41 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Psychosis/What-are-the-Causes-of-Psychosis-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Anxiety/What-are-the-Complementary-Treatments-for-Anxiety-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the ComplementaryTreatments for Anxiety?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some complementary (those that people use along with conventional medicine) and alternative (those that people use instead of conventional treatment) therapies may help improve symptoms of anxiety in people with Parkinson&rsquo;s.&nbsp; People who want ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:33:17 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Anxiety/What-are-the-Complementary-Treatments-for-Anxiety-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Anxiety/What-are-the-Treatment-Options-for-Anxiety-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Treatment Options for Anxiety?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are two main types of treatment options for anxiety:&nbsp; medications and psychological counseling (psychotherapy).&nbsp; Depending on the severity of symptoms, psychotherapy can be used alone or combination with medication. NPF recommends a holi]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:25:10 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Anxiety/What-are-the-Treatment-Options-for-Anxiety-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Anxiety/How-is-Anxiety-Diagnosed-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How is Anxiety Diagnosed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anxiety is usually diagnosed by a primary care physician, or a mental health professional , who will ask questions about certain symptoms. The doctor will talk with the patient about mood changes and behaviors.&nbsp; For people with an anxiety disorder,]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:19:32 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Anxiety/How-is-Anxiety-Diagnosed-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Anxiety/What-are-the-symptoms-of-Anxiety-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Symptoms of Anxiety?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are many different ways in which a person with Parkinson&rsquo;s can experience anxiety. The following is a list of common anxiety disorders and a description of symptoms associated with each form. As many as two out of five people with Parkinson&]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:17:17 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Anxiety/What-are-the-symptoms-of-Anxiety-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Anxiety/What-Cause-Anxiety-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What Causes Anxiety?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="What are the causes for Anxiety?" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px so]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 01:12:14 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Anxiety/What-Cause-Anxiety-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Depression/What-are-the-Alternative-Treatments-for-Depression.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Alternative Treatments for Depression?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a broad term used to refer to the many varieties of counseling or talk therapy available today. This is an important treatment option for people with depression and is often used in combination with medication. <]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:03:14 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Depression/What-are-the-Alternative-Treatments-for-Depression.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Depression/What-are-the-Treatment-Options-for-Depression-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Treatment Options for Depression?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just as the symptoms and causes of depression can differ from person to person, so too can suitable treatment approaches. There are two main types of treatment options for depression: antidepressant medications and psychological counseling (psychotherap]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:56:45 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Depression/What-are-the-Treatment-Options-for-Depression-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Depression/How-is-Depression-Diagnosed-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How is Depression Diagnosed?]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to some research, the majority of people with Parkinson&rsquo;s disease (PD) will go undiagnosed or undertreated for depression. Therefore, getting a diagnosis is a critical first step toward effective treatment and recovery.&nbsp; Depression ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:49:29 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Depression/How-is-Depression-Diagnosed-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Depression/What-are-the-Symptoms-of-Depression-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the Symptoms of Depression?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Symptoms of depression will differ from person to person and can range in severity from mild to severe. Although people experience depression in many different ways, there are common symptoms everyone should be aware of. They include:

    <li]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:43:04 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Depression/What-are-the-Symptoms-of-Depression-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Depression/What-Causes-Depression-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What Causes Depression?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Images/PD-Cont]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:37:10 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Depression/What-Causes-Depression-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Safety-at-Home/Stairway-Safety-Tips.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Stairway Safety Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Adequate lighting on steps
    Apply brightly colored tape to the top and bottom steps to signal beginning and end of the steps.
    Apply non-skid surfaces to the steps.
    Install a ramp over the steps if unab]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:42:25 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Safety-at-Home/Stairway-Safety-Tips.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Safety-at-Home/Living-Room-Safety-Tips.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Living Room Safety Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since the living room is a common place to relax and entertain friends it is important that it be a safe environment. The following are a few suggestions on how to safety-proof your living room if you or someone you love is living with PD.
<p style]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:32:54 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Safety-at-Home/Living-Room-Safety-Tips.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Safety-at-Home/Bedroom-Safety-Tips.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Bedroom Safety Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your bedroom is your safe haven. The following suggestions can help ensure that you stay safe in your bedroom.
Bed is appropriate height

    Make sure your bed is easy to get in and out of in terms of height.
    The a]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:19:33 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Safety-at-Home/Bedroom-Safety-Tips.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Safety-at-Home/Kitchen-Safety-Tips.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Kitchen Safety Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kitchen can be a difficult place to navigate safely for patients with PD. The following are a few tips on how to use your kitchen in safer, more manageable ways.
Cabinet handles

    Use longer cabinet handles versus knobs be]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 08:03:34 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Safety-at-Home/Kitchen-Safety-Tips.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Safety-at-Home/Bathroom-Safety-Tips.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Bathroom Safety Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most falls take place in the bathroom because of: difficulty getting on/off the toilet; in/out of the tub; difficulty seeing due to poor lighting; slipping on wet surfaces; tripping on throw rugs; or getting dizzy while standing from the toilet to the s]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:58:40 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Safety-at-Home/Bathroom-Safety-Tips.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Safety-at-Home/Freezing.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Freezing]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Caregiver Man" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/I]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:53:10 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Safety-at-Home/Freezing.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Tips-for-Scooting-Over-in-Bed.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Tips for Scooting Over in Bed]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Bend your knees up with feet flat.
    Push into the bed with feet and hand to lift your hips up off the bed. Then shift hips in the desired direction.
    Finish by repositioning feet in the direction your hips moved.</li]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:44:40 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Tips-for-Scooting-Over-in-Bed.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Tips-for-Rolling-or-Turning-Over-in-Bed.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Tips for Rolling or Turning Over in Bed]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Bend your knees up with feet flat.
    Allow knees to fall to one side as you begin to roll.
    Turn your head in the direction you are rolling and reach top arm across the body.
    Some PD patients find that &]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:41:27 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Tips-for-Rolling-or-Turning-Over-in-Bed.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Tips-for-Getting-Out-of-Bed.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Tips for Getting Out of Bed]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Bend knees up, feet flat on the bed.
    Roll onto your side toward the edge of the bed by letting the knees fall to that side. Reaching across with the top arm. Turn your head and look in the direction you are rolling.
    <l]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:38:23 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Tips-for-Getting-Out-of-Bed.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Tips-for-Getting-into-Bed.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Tips for Getting into Bed]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Approach the bed as you would a chair; feel the mattress behind both legs.
    Slowly lower yourself to a seated position on the bed, using your arms to control your descent.
    Lean in your forearm while you allow your t]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:34:32 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Tips-for-Getting-into-Bed.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/What-to-Avoid-Before-Bedtime.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What to Avoid Before Bedtime]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Alcohol, caffeine and other stimulants such as nicotine
    Heavy late-night meals (although a light snack at bedtime may be helpful)
    Heavy exercise within 6 hours of bedtime
    Thoughts or discussions befor]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:30:15 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/What-to-Avoid-Before-Bedtime.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Tips-for-Getting-a-Good-Night-s-Rest.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Tips for Getting a Good Night's Rest]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    <img alt="Tips for getting a good night rest" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,22]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:27:25 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Tips-for-Getting-a-Good-Night-s-Rest.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Is-there-more-than-one-type-of-sleep-problem-in-PD.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Problems with Sleep at Night]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Sleep problems in PD" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:59:13 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Sleep/Is-there-more-than-one-type-of-sleep-problem-in-PD.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/How-can-you-increase-your-mobility-confidence-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How Can You Increase Your Mobility Confidence?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    <img alt="How to improve your mobility" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248)]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:53:28 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/How-can-you-increase-your-mobility-confidence-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Wheelchairs--How-to-choose-the-right-one.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Wheelchairs: How to choose the right one]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Images/PD-Cont]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:51:12 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Wheelchairs--How-to-choose-the-right-one.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Getting-Around--Walkers.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Getting Around: Walkers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Images/]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:48:18 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Getting-Around--Walkers.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Getting-Around--Canes.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Getting Around: Canes]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Images/]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:43:42 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Getting-Around--Canes.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Toileting---Incontinence.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Toileting & Incontinence]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Try a regular schedule for going to the bathroom (for example every two hours).
    Avoid caffeinated drinks such as coffee, tea, and cola, which may worsen problems.
    If getting up at night to use the bathroom is probl]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:38:20 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Toileting---Incontinence.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Getting-Dressed.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Getting Dressed]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Allow plenty of time for dressing. Hurrying can lead to stress and frustration, which can slow you down.
    Do a few stretching exercises before getting dressed to &ldquo;warm up&rdquo; muscles.
    Sit down when dressing]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:34:44 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Getting-Dressed.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Grooming.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Grooming]]></title><description><![CDATA[PD rigidity and tremor may make it difficult to handle toothbrushes, razors and hairdryers. Here are a few tips that may help:

    Sit down to brush your teeth, shave, or dry your hair as it prevents you from falling and helps you conserv]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:31:52 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Grooming.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Bathing.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Bathing]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Images/PD-Con]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:28:55 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Activities-of-Daily-Living/Bathing.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Nutrition/What-are-some-common-nutritional-concerns-for-peop.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are some common nutritional concerns for people with PD?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Images/PD-Con]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:21:44 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Nutrition/What-are-some-common-nutritional-concerns-for-peop.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Nutrition/How-do-you-maintain-a-healthy-diet-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How do you maintain a healthy diet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Images/PD-Cont]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:14:39 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Living-Well/Nutrition/How-do-you-maintain-a-healthy-diet-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Speech---Swallowing/How-do-you-know-if-you-have-a-swallowing-problem-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How do you know if you have a swallowing problem?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This self-assessment can help you determine if you have a swallowing problem. Carefully consider each statement below as it relates to you and swallowing. Check off those that apply to you:

_ I have recently lost weight without trying.<br]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:08:32 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Speech---Swallowing/How-do-you-know-if-you-have-a-swallowing-problem-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Speech---Swallowing/Swallowing-Issues.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Swallowing]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Images/PD-Cont]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 06:01:20 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Speech---Swallowing/Swallowing-Issues.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Speech---Swallowing/How-can-you-maintain-a-stronger-voice-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How can you maintain a stronger voice?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Effective verbal communication like talking and listening to family, friends and coworkers are some of the most basic and valued activities of daily living. Even in the early stages of PD, many complain that their voices are too soft causing others to a]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:57:36 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Speech---Swallowing/How-can-you-maintain-a-stronger-voice-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Speech---Swallowing/How-are-speech-problems-treated-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How are speech problems treated?]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    <img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Ima]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:14:09 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Speech---Swallowing/How-are-speech-problems-treated-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Exercise/Exercise-Tips.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Exercise Tips]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    <img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/Files/Ima]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:02:24 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Exercise/Exercise-Tips.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Exercise/Neuroprotective-Benefits-of-Exercise.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Neuroprotective Benefits of Exercise]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Role of Exercise in PD" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src=]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:52:52 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Exercise/Neuroprotective-Benefits-of-Exercise.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Folate-(folic-acid).aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Folate (folic acid)]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Folate (Vitamin B9) is another vitamin that is important for brain health and good memory.
    It is vital for the development of the nervous system and insuring adequate amounts during pregnancy can prevent certain types of birth d]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:41:44 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Folate-(folic-acid).aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Vitamin-B12.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Vitamin B12]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Vitamin B12 is an important factor in brain and nerve health, especially memory.
    Dietary Vitamin B12 is found in animal protein sources such as meat, eggs, fish and dairy products.
    As people age, they may develop d]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:39:54 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Vitamin-B12.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Milk-Thistle-(Silybum-Marianum).aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Milk Thistle (Silybum Marianum)   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[

    Many drugs and environmental toxins are processed through the liver.
    Milk thistle has been used to treat disorders of the liver and gallbladder for at least 2,000 years.
    Research shows that the silymarin in ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:37:01 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Milk-Thistle-(Silybum-Marianum).aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Gingko-Biloba.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Gingko Biloba]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Gingko research in the U.S. has been limited to stroke recovery and Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease, but Dr. James A. Duke, author of The Green Pharmacy, suggests that it might be helpful in PD because it improves blood circulation through the brai]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:29:29 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Gingko-Biloba.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/St--John-s-Wort-(Hypericum-Perforatum).aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[St. John’s Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    This herbal s]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:20:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/St--John-s-Wort-(Hypericum-Perforatum).aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Green-Tea-Polyphenols-(GTPs).aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Green Tea Polyphenols (GTPs)]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    GTPs have antioxidant and free radical scavenging a]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:17:46 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Green-Tea-Polyphenols-(GTPs).aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Ginger-(Zingiber-Officinalis).aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Ginger (Zingiber Officinalis)]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Ginger in almost any form is excellent for nausea a]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:10:21 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Ginger-(Zingiber-Officinalis).aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Coenzyme-Q-10.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Coenzyme Q10]]></title><description><![CDATA[
    Cells need energy to survive and function.
    They contain mitochondria, which are &ldquo;batteries&rdquo; that produce energy.
    In Parkinson's disease, there seems to be a disturbance in the function of these batterie]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:07:01 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Coenzyme-Q-10.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Calcium-and-Vitamin-D.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Calcium and Vitamin D]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calcium
Getting enough calcium can be difficult when you have PD as many patients with PD find dairy foods are more likely than other protein foods to inhibit levodopa absorption. Here are some recommendations that will help you meet your calc]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:39:03 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Calcium-and-Vitamin-D.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Antioxidants--Vitamin-C-and-E,-Mediterranean-Diet.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Antioxidants: Vitamin C and E, Mediterranean Diet]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Vitamins C and E

    Free radicals are toxic ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:35:50 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Complementary-Treatment/Antioxidants--Vitamin-C-and-E,-Mediterranean-Diet.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Surgical-Treatment-Options/Subthalamotomy.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Subthalamotomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;What is a Subthalamotomy?

    Subthalamotomy is a type of brain surgery in which the subthalamus, a tiny area of the brain, is destroyed.
    Before surgery, detailed brain scans using a CT scan or MRI are done to identi]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:28:45 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Surgical-Treatment-Options/Subthalamotomy.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Surgical-Treatment-Options/Pallidotomy.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Pallidotomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;What is a Pallidotomy?

    In Parkinson&rsquo;s disease, a part of the brain called the globus pallidus is overactive, which causes a decrease in the activity of a different part of the brain that controls movement.
    ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:25:32 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Surgical-Treatment-Options/Pallidotomy.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Surgical-Treatment-Options/Thalamotomy.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Thalamotomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[What is a Thalamotomy?

    Thalamotomy is a type of brain surgery in which the thalamus, a tiny area of the brain, is destroyed.
    Before surgery, detailed brain scans using a CT scan or MRI are done to identify the precise ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:21:11 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Surgical-Treatment-Options/Thalamotomy.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Surgical-Treatment-Options/Deep-Brain-Stimulation.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Deep Brain Stimulation]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: ]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:14:06 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Surgical-Treatment-Options/Deep-Brain-Stimulation.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/MAO-B-inhibitors.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[MAO-B inhibitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the Facts?

    MAO-B is an enzyme in our brain that naturally breaks down several chemicals in our brain including dopamine.
    MAO-B inhibitors help to block the break down of dopamine in the brain, thus making more]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:07:33 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/MAO-B-inhibitors.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/COMT-inhibitors.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[COMT-inhibitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the Facts?

    COMT-inhibitors are only effective when used in combination with levodopa.
    When a person takes levodopa, an enzyme in the body ca]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:59:54 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/COMT-inhibitors.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/Anticholinergic-Drugs.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Anticholinergic Drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the Facts?

    The oldest class of medications used to treat PD; first used in the 1900s.
    Examples include Artane&reg; and <a target="_blank" href]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:56:23 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/Anticholinergic-Drugs.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/Amantadine-(Symmetrel).aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Amantadine (Symmetrel®)]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="What are the facts?" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:41:51 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/Amantadine-(Symmetrel).aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/Dopamine-Agonists.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Dopamine Agonists]]></title><description><![CDATA[What are the facts?<img alt="" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:34:10 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/Dopamine-Agonists.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Diagnosis/Are-there-other-conditions-that-can-mimic-PD-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Are there other conditions that can mimic PD?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Essential Tremor (ET)

    Short for Essential Tremor, ET, is fairly common amongst the elderly population, yet may begin at any age.
    ET is different from the PD tremor in that it affects both hands, often involves head tre]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:09:18 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Diagnosis/Are-there-other-conditions-that-can-mimic-PD-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Diagnosis/What-are-the-different-types-of-atypical-Parkinson.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the different types of atypical Parkinsonism Syndromes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I. Drug-induced Parkinsonism

    Side effects of some drugs, especially those that affect dopamine levels in the brain, can actually cause symptoms of Parkinsonism.
    Although tremor and postural instability may be less seve]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 07:03:29 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Diagnosis/What-are-the-different-types-of-atypical-Parkinson.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Diagnosis/Can-you-have-Parkinsonism-without-having-PD-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Can you have Parkinsonism without having PD?]]></title><description><![CDATA[YES. Parkinsonism is an inclusive term, which means that the patient has symptoms similar to Parkinson&rsquo;s disease (like tremor, rigidity, slowness of movements and balance problems), although a doctor is not sure whether those symp]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:55:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Diagnosis/Can-you-have-Parkinsonism-without-having-PD-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Diagnosis/How-does-your-doctor-make-a-PD-diagnosis-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[How does your doctor make a PD diagnosis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="How does your doctor make a PD diagnosis?" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,24]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:50:11 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Diagnosis/How-does-your-doctor-make-a-PD-diagnosis-.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/Emotional-Responses-to-PD.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Emotional Responses to Parkinson's Disease]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you or a family member is first diagnosed with PD you will most likely go through a host of emotions. For most people, a diagnosis can feel devastating. The first concern is whether PD will interfere with the life they currently lead or plans for t]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:42:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/Emotional-Responses-to-PD.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/Putting-Your-Comprehensive-Care-Team-Together.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Putting Your Comprehensive Care Team Together]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="Putting your Comprehensive Care Team Together" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,22]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 06:27:42 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/Putting-Your-Comprehensive-Care-Team-Together.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/Carbidopa-levodopa.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[Carbidopa/levodopa]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="What are the facts?" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-left: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 14px; float: right; border-top: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid; border-right: rgb(164,224,248) 3px solid" src="~/]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 16:33:00 GMT</pubDate><link><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/Treatment/Medications-for-Motor-Symptoms-of-PD/Carbidopa-levodopa.aspx]]></link></item><item><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://www.parkinson.org/Parkinson-s-Disease/PD-101/How-do-you-know-if-you-have-PD-.aspx]]></guid><title><![CDATA[What are the symptoms of Parkinson's disease?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<img alt="How do youi know if you have PD?" style="border-bottom: rgb(164,224,248) 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