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Parkinson's Disease For Dummies

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After 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 tone offers practical advice to patients as well as caregivers in every stage of the disease.

As a PD patient, I'm glad to have this book in my collection and know that I'll be referring to it often.

As 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 have created this wonderful, affordable resource available to PWP.

A copy of Parkinson's Disease for Dummies, should be should be in the hands of all Parkinson's patients, families, caregivers and doctors!

Note: To increase the accessibility of this book take it to place like Kinko's, have them slice off the binding and rebind it with a plastic coil spine. The new binding will allow the user to have the book open flat when put on desk or table.

As 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!

Essential reading. Dr. wisely recommended it. I'm certain it reduced my list of questions drastically. First time I bought a "Dummies" book for a health issue. Fabulous idea. Read this before investing in any other PD related books. I purchased Delay the Disease at the same time, money I could have saved. The exercise section in Dummies is far superior.

I'm only about half-way through the book, but as one who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease I find this book very helpful. At first I wondered, with it being a "dummy" book.... but in this case it doesn't make fun of the ailment - rather educates the reader starting at the most basic level and building from there. I look forward to reading the second-half.... and I highly recommend this book to someone newly diagnosed with PD, also for a caretaker or family member.

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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 within the book and than other
resources to go to. If I had to pick one book to buy for PD thus far, it would be Parkinsons Disease for Dummies. You won't be dissapointed.

This is a straightforward presentation of what you (and perhaps others in your life) need to know about Parkinson's. It's very basic, and not particularly inspirational. Nevertheless, facts are facts -- and you'll find them here. Some of the situations I'd like to know more about are not covered in a lot of detail. But it's comprehensive, and touches on many aspects of the disease.

I couldn't believe this had been written by doctors (I have read so many where they don't want to 'give the diagnosis' that is right in front of them).
This is easy to read and clear, giving all sorts of hints for both the patients and the care partners/caregivers.

This book contained all the detailed information I wanted, but in an easy to read format that gets right to the point. The exercises are very helpful also.

This is a very useful reference book for people suffering from PD as well as for their caregivers.

I like the fact that I can jump around and read the parts that are of most interest to me first. I also like the practical advice it provides for situations everyone with PD faces.