Maintain a take-charge attitude and live your life to the fullest with Parkinson's. Whether the diagnosis is yours or that of a loved one, Parkinson's Disease for Dummies contains everything you need to know about living with this disease. This book is an easy-to-understand, straightforward, and sometimes humorous guide that offers proven techniques for coping with daily issues, finding the right doctors, and providing care as the disease progresses....

Introduces Parkinson's disease, a nerve disorder that often causes uncontrollable shaking and loss of energy in its victims.

When actor Michael J. Fox revealed to television audiences that he suffered from Parkinson's disease, he put a celebrity face on a debilitating disease that causes uncontrollable muscle tremors and rigidity of movement. Parkinson's Disease reviews the history, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this chronic, progressive neurological disease that often affects people later in life. Discussing research into the possible genetic cause of Parkinson's,...

Discusses the origins and causes of Parkinson's disease, as well as treatment and research. Ways of coping and living with the disease are also discussed.

Parkinsons Recovery provides support, information and resources to individuals who have the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease reports discoveries from interviews and reviews of the research literature on Parkinson's disease.

A guide for anyone affected by Parkinson's disease -- patients, caregivers, family members, and friends. Discusses the available treatments and provides practical advice on how to manage the disease in the long term, including life-style adjustments that will provide a better quality of life and moderate the burden for patients and their loved ones. Written by two experts on Parkinson's disease and a freelance journalist. Question and answer sections...