NOTE – Parkinson's Europe does not endorse any particular treatments, therapies or products. The resources on this page are for information purposes only and do not not represent Parkinson's Europe's views. Please check with your neurologist, doctor, or other health professional before using any products which may affect your treatment for Parkinson's.
Video resources
Sleep Well for people with Parkinson's: Professor Bas Bloem #1
Neurologist and Parkinson's specialist Professor Bas Bloem shares his medication top tips for people living with Parkinson's on how to sleep better.
Sleep Well for people with Parkinson's: Professor Bas Bloem #2
Neurologist and Parkinson's specialist Professor Bas Bloem shares advice for people living with Parkinson's on how to manage daytime sleepiness, to help get better quality sleep at night.
Parkinson's Sleep Well: Professor Michael Okun
Neurologist and Parkinson's specialist Professor Michael Okun shares advice and information on seeking medical help related to sleep disorders linked with Parkinson's.
Parkinson's Sleep Well: Josefa Domingos
Physiotherapist and Parkinson's Europe Board member Josefa Domingos gives us a step-by-step guide through exercises specifically designed to help aid a good night's sleep.
Other websites on Parkinson's and sleep
English
- Parkinsonsdisease.net – Sleep
- Parkinson's UK
- Parkinson's Disease Clinic and Research Centre
- Michael J. Fox Foundation
- Sleep and Parkinson's – Davis Phinney Foundation
- Tips for a good night's sleep – Davis Phinney Foundation
- International Parkinson's and movement Disorder Society
Other languages
French
- Association Parkinson asbl
Italian
- Parkinson Italia ONLUS – Dormire bene con il Parkinson
Spanish
- Federación Española de Párkinson – Consejos para el descanso en la enfermedad de Párkinson
Sleep talks
Ted talks
Sleep Monitors
White Noise generators
Meditation
- CBT-i Coach by US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
- Sleepio
- Deep Sleep with Andrew Johnson by Michael Schneider
- Relax & Rest Guided Meditations by Meditation Oasis
- iSleep Easy - Meditations for Restful Sleep by Meditation Oasis
- Calm - Simple guided meditation & mindfulness to sleep, relax, breathe by Calm.com
- Omvana - Meditation for Everyone by Mindvalley Creations Inc.
- Relax & Sleep well by Glenn Harrold
- Simply Being by Meditation Oasis
Breathwork
- Yoga for Insomnia by Saagara
Interesting articles on sleep
- Good sleep gets harder as we age, but mindfulness could help
- Health Check: is your sleep app keeping you up at night?
- A dark night is good for your health
- Can listening to music help you sleep?
- Can wearing orange-tinted glasses before bed help you sleep? Only one way to find out…
- Bright Light therapy
Articles from Parkinson's Life online magazine
- Is sleepwalking linked to risk of Parkinson’s disease in men?
- How not to lose sleep over Parkinson’s disease
Online communities
- Parkinson's Foundation “PDconversations”.
- Health Unlocked
- Patients like me
- Smart Patients Health Union
