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Positively Parkinson's: Symptoms and Diagnosis, Research and Treatment, Advice and Support
Informative, practical and uplifting, this is a book for anyone with Parkinson’s and for those who care for and support them. It contains answers to almost any question you might ask about Parkinson’s, from symptoms and diagnosis to the latest treatments and therapies, as well as the most recent medical research into stem cells and gene therapy.
Drawing on her own experience of Parkinson’s as well as that of others, Ann Andrews offers accessible advice on how to cope with the impact of Parkinson’s on everything from employment, finance and relationships, to exercise, diet and self-care. The resulting combination of the practical and the personal sets this book apart from others on the same topic. Thoroughly researched and perceptively written, this is an empowering resource for anyone needing to adjust their life to Parkinson’s.
Drawing on her own experience of Parkinson’s as well as that of others, Ann Andrews offers accessible advice on how to cope with the impact of Parkinson’s on everything from employment, finance and relationships, to exercise, diet and self-care. The resulting combination of the practical and the personal sets this book apart from others on the same topic. Thoroughly researched and perceptively written, this is an empowering resource for anyone needing to adjust their life to Parkinson’s.
176 pages, Paperback
First published August 16, 2011
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Ann Andrews
2 booksAnn Andrews has worked as a television and theatre producer, researcher, teacher and crisis counsellor. She was diagnosed with Parkinson's in her fifties.
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October 26, 2011
Ok, this has to go back to the library tomorrow, so I'm going to do two naughty things. I'm going to both mark it read and rate it 5 stars even though I've not read the whole thing.
The 5 stars is because I can see exactly how valuable this book is as a resource for those who have Parkinson's and for their carers. The author says something in the introduction along the lines of intending this to be the book she wished had been available when she was diagnosed. It seems full of sensible advice, personal stories from sufferers, encouragement and really clear information. I too wish something like this had been around a few years ago when my father was newly diagnosed with Parkinson's. Having said that, I found parts of the book quite difficult to read: along with the encouragement and positive stuff there is a lot of truth in this book, some of it very hard. It doesn't pretend that this is an easy condition to live with.
The reason I'm marking it read is that my mother now owns a copy, and I know I'll gradually graze my way through the rest of the book while visiting my parents over the next year or so. Just not all in one sitting.
The 5 stars is because I can see exactly how valuable this book is as a resource for those who have Parkinson's and for their carers. The author says something in the introduction along the lines of intending this to be the book she wished had been available when she was diagnosed. It seems full of sensible advice, personal stories from sufferers, encouragement and really clear information. I too wish something like this had been around a few years ago when my father was newly diagnosed with Parkinson's. Having said that, I found parts of the book quite difficult to read: along with the encouragement and positive stuff there is a lot of truth in this book, some of it very hard. It doesn't pretend that this is an easy condition to live with.
The reason I'm marking it read is that my mother now owns a copy, and I know I'll gradually graze my way through the rest of the book while visiting my parents over the next year or so. Just not all in one sitting.
January 26, 2015
I received this book for free via Goodreads First Reads.
The reason I entered this was a family friend was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and I was curious about it. I don't read a lot of non-fiction and I have a sceptical view of internet links when researching.
The book is easy to read yet informative. There are a lot of personal accounts as well as some great advice to both people with Parkinson's, their partners and their families. The writing style is easy to follow and the terms explained as well in the text as in the glossary at the back.
I am glad I have read the book and I will pass it on as I feel it will help others too. I recommend it to anyone who is affected by Parkinson's as it is a good, informative and helpful read.
The reason I entered this was a family friend was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and I was curious about it. I don't read a lot of non-fiction and I have a sceptical view of internet links when researching.
The book is easy to read yet informative. There are a lot of personal accounts as well as some great advice to both people with Parkinson's, their partners and their families. The writing style is easy to follow and the terms explained as well in the text as in the glossary at the back.
I am glad I have read the book and I will pass it on as I feel it will help others too. I recommend it to anyone who is affected by Parkinson's as it is a good, informative and helpful read.
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