Living well with Parkinson's disease : what your doctor doesn't tell you--that you need to know by Garie, Gretchen

Living well with Parkinson's disease : what your doctor doesn't tell you--that you need to know
by Garie, Gretchen

(#00023T2)

Paperback Collins Living, 2007
Description: xvi, 246 pages; 21 cm
Dewey: 616.8; Audience: Adult

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From Follett

"A Lynn Sonberg Book.";Includes bibliographical references (page 219-234) and index. A guide to Parkinson's disease that provides information on the condition's causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and impact on daily life, and offers advice on finding the best doctor, coping with its emotional effects, and handling everyday challenges.

From the Publisher

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.

Product Details
  • Publisher: Collins Living
  • Publication Date: December 18, 2007
  • Format: Paperback
  • Dewey: 616.8
  • Classifications: Nonfiction
  • Description: xvi, 246 pages ; 21 cm
  • Tracings: Church, Michael J. ; Conkling, Winifred.
  • ISBN-10: 0-06-117322-3
  • ISBN-13: 978-0-06-117322-6
  • LCCN: 2007-031034
  • Follett Number: 00023T2
  • Audience: Adult