Parkinson's Disease for Dummies - 2nd Edition by Jo Horne & Michele Tagliati (Paperback)

About the Book

"It's possible to live a happy and productive life with Parkinson's disease, thanks to Parkinson's Disease For Dummies. This trusted guide details the proven coping skills and essential resources you need to take charge of your days. We'll help you stay positive (that's huge), optimize your diet, exercise, and sleep routines, understand your treatment options, and work with your medical care team. Dummies offers compassionate, upbeat advice and firsthand knowledge from expert authors who know what you and your loved ones are going through"--

Book Synopsis

Maintain a take-charge attitude and live your life to the fullest with Parkinson's

Whether the diagnosis is yours or that of a loved one, Parkinson's Disease for Dummies contains everything you need to know about living with this disease. This book is an easy-to-understand, straightforward, and sometimes humorous guide that offers proven techniques for coping with daily issues, finding the right doctors, and providing care as the disease progresses. This user-friendly guide helps you navigate you through the important steps toward taking charge of your condition. You aren't alone--inside, you'll discover proven coping skills and first-hand advice, along with practical tools that will help you navigate the treatment journey. In classic, compassionate Dummies style, Parkinson's Disease For Dummies will answer all your questions, and guide you through the process of finding your own answers as well.

• Keep your mind sharp, stay in shape, and keep your stress under control
• Life a full and satisfying life after a Parkinson's diagnosis
• Get the most current information on Parkinson's medications and treatments
• Learn the best ways to support loved ones living with Parkinson's

With updates on the latest in alternative treatments, dementia, and young onset PD, Parkinson's Disease for Dummies is here to show you how you can keep a positive attitude and lead an active, productive life.

From the Back Cover

Tools and support for managing Parkinson's

It's possible to live a happy and productive life with Parkinson's disease, thanks to Parkinson's Disease For Dummies. This trusted guide details the proven coping skills and essential resources you need to take charge of your days. We'll help you stay positive (that's huge), optimize your diet, exercise, and sleep routines, understand your treatment options, and work with your medical care team. Dummies offers compassionate, upbeat advice and firsthand knowledge from expert authors who know what you and your loved ones are going through.

Inside...

• Staying mobile and active
• Maintaining mental sharpness
• Finding alternative treatments
• Understanding dementia
• Living with young onset PD
• Keeping a positive attitude
• Navigating doctor's visits
• Supporting loved ones with PD

About the Author

Michele Tagliati, MD is Vice Chair of Neurology and Director of Movement Disorders at Cedars Sinai Medical Center. He researches Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders.

Jo Horne, MA is an experienced author whose credits include Care giving: Helping an Aging Loved One and A Survival Guide for Family Caregivers.