Love, Dignity, and Parkinson's - Large Print by Terri Pease (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

If your spouse or loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of how to best care for them without losing yourself. Seabury House Press's new book, Love, Dignity and Parkinson's: from Care Partner to Caregiver, offers a new approach to caregiving that can help ease the stress and anxiety that come with this diagnosis.

In this book, you'll learn how to strengthen your caregiving capacity, maintain peace of mind, and live a less stressful, upsetting, or lonely caregiving life. You'll also find practical tips on how to deal with common experiences like changes in mood, challenging behavior, and communication difficulties.

"Most importantly, Love, Dignity, and Parkinson's will serve as a constant reminder that you are not alone in this journey. With compassion and wisdom, Pease offers invaluable insights into the caregiver experience, drawn both from her extensive professional experience providing trauma-informed care and from her own years as a caregiver to her husband.

This book is an essential resource for any caregiver navigating the challenges of Parkinson's Disease.

Review Quotes

This is a must-read book for anyone who is living with or taking care of someone with Parkinson's. Pease offers realistic, practical suggestions for coping with the physical, cognitive and emotional deterioration that comes with PD. It's well-written and organized and should be an important first read for anyone facing the switch from partner to caregiver.