Living Well With Parkinsons Disease

Author : Sotirios Parashos
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019931120X
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Navigating Life with Parkinson Disease written by Sotirios Parashos and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2012-11-20 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a marvelous guide for anyone affected by Parkinson's disease--patients, caregivers, family members, and friends. Containing the most up-to-date information on the disease, one of the most common neurological disorders, it discusses the available treatments and provides practical advice on how to manage the disease in the long term. Emphasizing life-style adjustments that will provide a better quality of life and moderate the burden for patients and their loved ones, the book answers many questions and clarifies misunderstandings regarding the disease. Written by two experts on Parkinson's disease and a freelance journalist, the book is approachable and easily understandable. Question and answer sections are provided, while "hot topics" are highlighted for easy visibility. The authors have also included true patient stories that will both inspire and instruct, and they have addressed several topics often not mentioned in physician-directed disease management, such as how to talk to family and friends about one's life with Parkinson's.

Author : Michael J. Church
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0061748595
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living Well with Parkinson's Disease written by Michael J. Church and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. “[Gretchen and Michael’s] firsthand knowledge as patients, coupled with their years of experience as experts and advocates, allow them to offer a unique perspective. Using the information provided by Gretchen and Michael in this book, you, too, can live well with Parkinson’s disease.” —John D. Campbell, MD, neurologist and medical director for PASFL, the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida

Author : Glenna Wotton Atwood
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0470244305
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living Well with Parkinson's written by Glenna Wotton Atwood and published by Turner Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-08-03 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The long-awaited update to the definitive guide to successfully living with Parkinson's disease Known for its upbeat, informative, and inspirational guidance, Living Well with Parkinson's includes a wealth of up-to-date medical information for Parkinson's sufferers, who number over 1 million in the U.S. alone. Combined with the author's poignant personal account of her own struggles with the disease, this new edition features coverage of pallidotomy (a new surgical technique), the dramatic implications of recent genetic research, and new drugs and therapies. The book also includes tips on dealing with social services and elder law, maintaining a positive attitude, handling issues with spouses and children, and finding support groups. Glenna Wotton Atwood, a former home economics teacher from Maine, lived with Parkinson's for over two decades until her death in 1998. Lila Green Hunnewell (Rockaway, NJ) is a freelance writer and editor. Roxanne Moore Saucier (Bangor, ME) is a journalist with the Bangor Daily News.

Author : Miriam P. Boelen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781479387083
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book How to Live Well With Parkinson's written by Miriam P. Boelen and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-02-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People with Parkinson's commonly have symptoms and problems unique to their condition that can interfere with daily activities. When initially diagnosed they all too often don't know what to do or where to turn. Even when not newly diagnosed, questions often still persist. This book, written specifically for them, clears up questions they may have regarding their self-help. It gives step by step instructions in properly handling daily activities like walking, getting out of bed or chairs, and other potentially problematic everyday movements. It also guides them in finding the optimal medical team to help them stay well. For caregivers there are easy-to-follow instructions in safely assisting a person with PD without jeopardizing themselves or the one they are helping. This book is also a helpful resource for physical therapists or health care professionals who are involved in the management of people with Parkinson's. It is filled with interventions and practical advice.

Author : Allan Hugh Cole
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190672927
Total Pages : 277 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Counseling Persons with Parkinson's Disease written by Allan Hugh Cole and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2021 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Counseling Persons with Parkinson's Disease offers a distinctive, practical, philosophically grounded, and person-centered approach to counseling those living with Parkinson's disease and other chronic illnesses. As a seasoned teacher of professional counselors who also lives with Parkinson's, the author demonstrates that chronic illness requires accepting and living with profound loss, but that this loss may lead to personal transformation and constructive ends, wherein one finds new hope, meaning, purpose, happiness, and passion for living. Equal parts memoir and professional resource, this book guides clinicians who give counsel, educators who teach counseling, and anyone wanting to know more about Parkinson's disease and providing support for those who live with it. Parkinson's disease; bereavement; grief, mourning; illness; counseling; task-centered; happiness"--

Author : Shelley Peterman Schwarz
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1934559369
Total Pages : 477 pages
Book Rating : 4.69/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parkinson's Disease written by Shelley Peterman Schwarz and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2006-06-06 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable resource for patients, families, and caregivers Filled with creative tips and techniques, this updated second edition of Parkinson's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier contains a wealth of ideas and shortcuts for working, organizing, simplifying, and conserving time and energy while living with Parkinson's disease. It includes: Ways to make your home safe and accessible, your mealtimes more pleasurable, and your communications easier Unique product suggestions that make daily living tasks less stressful Extensive resources to help you easily locate items and services

Author : John Ball
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1462014313
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living Well, Running Hard written by John Ball and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-07-20 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1983, John Ball was almost at a midpoint in his lifea time to assess the first half before he carried on with the second. It was then that he had to deal with the diagnosis of Parkinsons disease, just before he turned forty years old. In this memoir, Ball narrates his story of how he has lived with Parkinsons disease and how he has worked to create a better life for others struggling with difficult diagnoses and debilitating diseases. Living Well, Running Hard offers insight into Balls growth from isolation into a leadership role in the Parkinsons community. His long struggle to understand the disease provides an in-depth look at the complexities of Parkinsons. Ball tells how his transition was triggered by a childhood desire to run a marathon and how his love of running, his desire to take action, and his willingness to take on challenges come together in the formation of Team Parkinson. In spite of his diagnosis, Ball has continued to run the Los Angeles Marathon each of the last fifteen years. Intimate and inspiring, Living Well, Running Hard communicates one mans story of perseverance and triumph.

Author : Gretchen Garie
Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 9780061173226
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living Well with Parkinson's Disease written by Gretchen Garie and published by William Morrow Paperbacks. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 : Michael Okun
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780778806721
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Living with Parkinson's Disease written by Michael Okun and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An optimistic guide from an expert author and the world authority on Parkinson's disease. Worldwide, there are more than 10 million people living with Parkinson's disease (PD). In the US alone, approximately one million Americans live with PD and approximately 60,000 more are diagnosed each year. Internationally renowned as both a neurologist and a leading researcher, Dr. Okun has been referred to as the voice of these patients and a world authority on Parkinson's disease. His positive and optimistic approach has helped countless people manage their symptoms and achieve happiness despite them. This approach, detailed in his new book, Living with Parkinson's Disease, is a critical resource for Parkinson's disease patients and their families. Presented in a friendly and easy-to-understand way, this book addresses PD-related issues and symptoms along with emerging therapies. In each chapter, Dr. Okun offers patients the necessary tools to manage their disease and to ultimately find joy and fulfilment in their lives.

Author : Michael S. Okun
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781481854993
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Parkinson's Treatment written by Michael S. Okun and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-03-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addresses all of the new and emerging Parkinson's disease therapies (stem cells, gene therapy, optogenetics, etc.).