Living Well with Parkinson's Disease: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You... That You Need to Know (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780061173226)

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
ISBN-10: 0061173223
ISBN-13: 9780061173226
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Language: English
Published: 12/18/2007
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 7.97h x 5.44w x 0.66d