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Welcome to the Parkinson’s Wellness Foundation. By using our website at www.parkinsonswf.org, you agree to the following terms and conditions of use. Please review them carefully, as they outline the guidelines governing your access to and use of our website and services.

1. Acceptance of Terms
   By using the Parkinson’s Wellness Foundation website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you disagree, please discontinue use.
2. Intellectual Property
   Content on the site, including text, images, and resources, is owned by or licensed to the Parkinson’s Wellness Foundation. Users may not reproduce, modify, or distribute any content without permission.
3. Community Guidelines and User Conduct
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4. Health Disclaimer
   Information on the Parkinson’s Wellness Foundation site is educational and should not be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider for personal health concerns.
5. Limitation of Liability
   The Parkinson’s Wellness Foundation is not responsible for damages or losses resulting from website use or reliance on any content.
6. External Links
   Our website may contain links to external sites. The Parkinson’s Wellness Foundation does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of these third-party sites.
7. Modifications to Terms
   The Parkinson’s Wellness Foundation may update these Terms and Conditions. Changes will be effective upon posting on the site, and continued use indicates acceptance of any updates.
8. Governing Law
   These terms are governed by the laws of New York State.
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Additional Information & Work Cited

Links to more information:  

https://www.michaeljfox.org/
https://www.parkinson.org/
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/
https://briangrant.org/
https://davisphinneyfoundation.org/

Sources Cited: 

Armstrong, M. J., & Okun, M. S. (2020). Diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson disease: a review. Jama, 323(6), 548-560.

Carpentier, A. V., & Okun, M. S. (2025). Surgical Treatments of Parkinson’s Disease. Neurologic Clinics, 43(2), 383-397. 

Hoehn, M. M., & Yahr, M. D. (1967). Parkinsonism: onset, progression, and mortality. Neurology, 17(5), 427-427.

Kumar, L., Malhotra, M., Singh, A. P., & Singh, A. P. (2024). Comprehensive Review on Parkinson’s Disease: Insights into Prevalence, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Multifaceted Treatment Approaches. Journal of Drug Delivery & Therapeutics, 14(6).

Pfeiffer, R. F. (2016). Non-motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease. Parkinsonism & related disorders, 22, S119-S122.

Rafferty, M. R., Foster, E. R., Roberts, A. C., Smaller, K. A., Johnson, L. L., & Lawson, R. A. (2024). Stemming the tide: the proactive role of allied health therapy in Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 14(s1), S7-S19.