Surviving And Thriving With Parkinson'S

If you are a newly-diagnosed Parkinson's patient, a Parkinson's survivor, a family member or a caregiver, affected by the disease, this book, written by a 20-year Parkinson's survivor is for you. Briony Cooke will help you with: Understanding your diagnosis and its implications, Managing your own and other's reactions, Understanding your emotional changes, Knowing the facts and the myths about what Parkinson's is, and is not, Taking control of, and managing your medication and most beneficial diet, Coping with somnolence and insomnia, Understanding the importance of, and practising, exercise, Finding and participating in support groups, Learning about Parkinson's clinical trials, Learning about the reality and rewards of deep brain stimulation (DBS), Facing your future, Minding and caring for your brain, Coping and overcoming anxiety, panic, depression, Communication breakdown and feeling invisible, Managing work and early retirement, Being and remaining positive.

• | Author: Briony Cooke
• | Publisher: lulu.com
• | Publication Date: Jan 31, 2018
• | Number of Pages: 168 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Paperback/Family & Relationships
• | ISBN-10: 0244361401
• | ISBN-13: 9780244361402