Living Well with Parkinson's Disease: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You....That You Need to Know (Living Well (Collins)) [Paperback]

Gretchen Garie (Author), Michael J. Church (Author), Winifred Conkling (Author)

Book Description

Series: Living Well (Collins) | Publication Date: December 18, 2007

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:

• how Parkinson's disease affects relationships
• the role of diet, supplements, and rest and relaxation
• strategies for navigating professional life and the maze of the health-care system
• handling everyday challenges such as buttoning a shirt or rolling over in bed
• and more!

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.

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About the Author

Gretchen Garie is president of Movers and Shakers, a Parkinson's advocacy group, and Congressional Coordinator for the Parkinson's Action Network for the state of Florida. Her husband, Michael J. Church, is executive director of Movers and Shakers and is the Florida State Coordinator for the Parkinson's Action Network. They live with their children in Naples, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; 1 edition (December 18, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0061173223
• ISBN-13: 978-0061173226
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #565,606 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #68 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Aging > Parkinson's Disease

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Relating to others, November 25, 2008

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This review is from: Living Well with Parkinson's Disease (Living Well (Collins)) (Kindle Edition)

If you have parkinson's, as I do, or if someone in your life does, than this is a must read. It is full of information for the sufferer, but its most important contribution is in helping both victims of the decease and those who suffer nearby understand what is happening. It is wonderful to have people close to you read this book. It aides in how to continue life on this wonderful planet. I recommend it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Parkinson's Cliff Notes, August 15, 2008

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Marianne Curran - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Living Well with Parkinson's Disease: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You....That You Need to Know (Living Well (Collins)) (Paperback)

Even though we are not finished reading this book, my husband (who has Parkinson's) and I are finally getting answers to all our questions. The authors write in an easy-to-understand format and do not hold anything back (unlike some doctors). This is an excellent resource for anyone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's!! It's also a big help to the caregiver!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Living Well With Parkinsons's Disease, August 20, 2009

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Jocelyn Wolfe "Josh" (Morristown, Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Living Well with Parkinson's Disease: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You....That You Need to Know (Living Well (Collins)) (Paperback)

I bought this book for my group - The Lakeway Area Parkinsons Support Group. I have several in our group already reading the book and passing it around. Doctors dont tell you about the disease and sometimes learning from those who have it and have experienced it is more informative. Sometimes science leaves you in the dark.