Services and resourcesEducational publicationsYour 10-week guide: Navigating a new Parkinson’s medication Your 10-week guide: Navigating a new Parkinson’s medication This guide is for people with Parkinson’s who are starting a new medication—and for the care partners and health care providers supporting them. Starting a new medication for Parkinson’s can be a big adjustment — physically, emotionally, and mentally. This guide is designed to support you, your care partner, and your health care team in navigating the first 10 weeks with your new medication. By offering tools for self-assessment, goal setting, and effective communication, this guide will help you form new habits, manage side effects, and make the most of your medical appointments. Access the full guide What to expect from this resource 1 Set personal goals and track progress 2 Build stronger communication with your health care team 3 Recognize and manage potential side effects Who can this help People with Parkinson’s starting a new medication Care partners supporting the transition Health care professionals looking to guide their patients through the adjustment process Looking for additional copies of the weekly tracker template? You can find them here: Weekly well-being tracker Download the 10-week guide Get the tools you need for a successful transition. Access the resource This resource is supported by an educational grant from AbbVie. Looking for printed copies? If you prefer printed copies or have specific questions, feel free to email our Support and Information team at support@parkinson.ca or call 1-888-664-1974 for assistance.