Edition |
1st ed. |
Description |
xvi, 246 pages ; 21 cm. |
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Living well with |
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Living well with.
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Note |
"A Lynn Sonberg Book." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-234) and index. |
Summary |
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. |
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How Parkinson's disease affects relationships. |
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The role of diet, supplements, and rest and relaxation. |
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Strategies for navigating professional life and the maze of the health-care system. |
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Handling everyday challenges such as buttoning a shirt or rolling over in bed. |
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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. |
Subject |
Parkinson's disease -- Popular works.
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Parkinson's disease. (OCoLC)fst01053693
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Genre/Form |
Popular works. (OCoLC)fst01423846
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Added Author |
Church, Michael J.
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Conkling, Winifred.
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ISBN |
9780061173226 (pbk.) |
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0061173223 (pbk.) |
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