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. 

What to expect from this resource

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:

Download the 10-week guide

Get the tools you need for a successful transition.

This resource is supported by an educational grant from AbbVie. 

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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.