Description
A complete guide to Parkinson's from two people with the disease who cofounded a national support and advocacy organization.
In Living Well with Parkinson's Disease, Gretchen Garie and Michael J. Church, a couple who both have Parkinson's and live daily with the effects of the disease, thoroughly discuss diagnosis, treatment options, and the emotional consequences of this difficult illness. With a conversational, pragmatic, and personal tone, they offer advice on such topics as:
- how Parkinson's disease affects relationships
- the role of diet, supplements, and rest and relaxation
- strategies for navigating professional life and the maze of the health-care system
- handling everyday challenges such as buttoning a shirt or rolling over in bed
- and more
Compassionate and inspiring, Living Well with Parkinson's Disease offers knowledge and wisdom from those who understand the challenges of dealing with Parkinson's every day.
Author: Gretchen Garie, Michael J. Church, Winifred Conkling
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Published: 12/18/2007
Pages: 272
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 7.97h x 5.44w x 0.66d
ISBN13: 9780061173226
ISBN10: 0061173223
BISAC Categories:
- Health & Fitness | Diseases & Conditions | Nervous System (Incl. Brain)
- Medical | Neurology
- Health & Fitness | Physical Impairments