Parkinson's Disease For Dummies

by Michele Tagliati

A user-friendly guide to coping with the daily issues of Parkinson’s

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 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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Health, Reference

527 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2007

Reviews

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My mother was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's. My sister and I needed to understand it and know how to better help her. We needed something that is both readable and informative. This Dummy book exactly filled that need.

[Kristin Smeltzer · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson's disease at 67. His symptoms were shuffling of feet, slurred speech, low volume speech, degradation of handwriting, horrible driving skills, and his right arm is held at 45 degree angle. He was placed on Sinemet for 7 months and then Sifrol and rotigotine were introduced which replaced the Sinemet but he had to stop due to side effects. We tried every shot available but nothing was working. There has been little if any progress in finding a reliable treatment, I quit my meds due to side effects. Our care provider introduced us to Kycuyu Health Clinic Parkinson’s herbal treatment. The treatment is a miracle. My husband has recovered significantly! Visit kycuyuhealthclinic. co m

[Susan Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband was diagnosed of Parkinsons disease 2 years ago, when he was 49. He had a stooped posture, tremors, right arm does not move and also a pulsating feeling in his body. He was placed on Senemet for 8 months and then Sifrol was introduced and replaced the Senemet, during this time span he was also diagnosed with dementia. He started having hallucinations, lost touch with reality. Suspecting it was the medication I took him off the Siferol (with the doctor’s knowledge) and started him on PD-5 natural herbal formula we ordered from AKNNI HERBAL CENTRE, his symptoms totally declined over a 3 weeks use of the AKANNI HERBAL Parkinson's disease natural herbal formula. He is now almost 51 and doing very well, the disease is totally reversed! (Visit w w w.aknniherbscentre .com)

[Stacy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Informative for someone who is newly diagnosed or loves someone newly diagnosed.

[Dayle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Extremely helpful especially since the neurologist gave no help or information

[Al Macy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good but written in 2007.

[Blair H. Prigg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good information. I use it as a reference manual.

[Lisa Dollbaum · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I’ve read on this topic. Lots of good information for someone who has Parkinson’s or the people that love and care for them

[Frances · Rating 3 out of 5]

Most of what lowered my rating for this book it's American so much of the information was not applicable to a Canadian. Otherwise it has good information.

[Penny Evenson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative! Highly recommend.

[Christine Mathieu · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is probably the most informative and easy to understand non-fiction book on PD.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Accurate information that gives the reader the knowledge necessary after learning a family member has been diagnosed. Caretakers, patients, family, friends need this information.

[Laren · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a very solid overview of Parkinson's Disease, starting with symptoms, tests & diagnosis, and continuing through treatments on to what to expect in advanced stages. There is a good section on caregiving, although the book is primarily aimed at the PD patient directly. It is but an overview though, so while each topic is generally explained, you may wish to delve into certain topics more deeply using other resources.

[Peyton Stafford · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good basic introduction to Parkinson's. Gives conventional advice on how to deal with it.

[Hans · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful book. (I feel a bit dumb for not reading this sooner.) I flagged a number of things to return to, as well as, to work on.

[Sonya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful.