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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 616.833 EAN: 9780470073957 Edition: 1 ISBN: 0470073950 Label: For Dummies Manufacturer: For Dummies Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 384 Publication Date: January 30, 2007 Publisher: For Dummies Studio: For Dummies Editorial Review: Product Description: If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease you’re probably wrestling with fear, despair, and countless questions about the future. It’s brighter than you think. In Parkinson’s Disease for Dummies, you’ll discover how to keep a positive attitude and lead an active, productive life as this user-friendly, guide pilots you through the important steps toward taking charge of your condition. It helps you:
This one-stop resource provides proven coping skills, first-hand advice, and practical tools, such as worksheets to assess care options, questions to ask doctors, and current listings of care providers. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Excellent Resource for Parkinsons DiseaseAs usual, fast shipping from Amazon. Extremely comprehensive and detailed book on Parkinsons Disease(PD). One of the best I've read so far. My Father has PD and I read anything I can get my hands on. This has everything from helpful exercises specifically for PD, to dressing tips, to a ton of resources on the computer. Also inlcudes chapters for the Caregiver (which is very important) and chapters for breaking the news to children (both young and old), siblings, etc. Tons of useful information ... Read More Rating: - BEST up-to-date BOOK REGARDING PARKINSON'S DISEASEAs a person with Parkinson's Disease (PWP), I am always on the lookout for sources of information that help me live my life to the fullest while dealing with the increasing number of challenges that the disease presents. Parkinson's Disease for Dummies is the best book I have found for under $100.00! Parkinson's disease is an expensive disease. . . . . I've gone into the "donut hole" already this year and will do so every year in the future. Thank You to the authors and publishers who ... Read More Rating: - one of the bestAfter having read several books regarding Parkinson's Disease, I found that this was one of the most clearly written, comprehensive books I've read on the topic. It starts with a definition of the disease and then discusses such areas as emotions, health care, diet and exercise, family members' concerns, and medical options (and more!) One of the most helpful sections dicusses the importance of managing and overcoming mental obstacles patients experience and how to cope with them. Its positive ... Read More Rating: - Parkinson's Disease for DummiesAs with all "for Dummies" books, this one is factual, informative, easy to read and written so a lay person can understand it. I highly recommend this book for anyone who has or knows someone who has Parkinsons. It answers a lot of questions about the disease and it put my mind to rest about a lot of things that were bothering me. It answered questions I hadn't asked yet! |
