Living With Parkinson's Disease by Michael Okun

Living With Parkinson's Disease by Michael Okun

We can teach patients and families from the moment of a diagnosis that Parkinson's disease is a livable condition.
--Dr. Michael S. Okun

Stay Up-To-Date with Expert Guidance, Practical Tools, and Real Hope for Life with Parkinson's

A Parkinson's diagnosis can feel overwhelming--but you are not alone. Living with Parkinson's Disease, 2nd Edition offers clear, compassionate guidance for individuals and caregivers navigating life with PD.

Now fully updated, this second edition delivers the latest information on medications, nutrition-based therapies, the gut-brain connection, rehabilitative strategies, and emerging advances such as transplant research. It also includes an expanded Hospitalization Safety Guide, equipping patients and families with practical tools to advocate for safe, informed care during hospital stays.

More than a medical reference, this book blends expert insight with real-world experience. Throughout, you'll find encouraging stories and "pearls of wisdom" from people living well with Parkinson's--proof that resilience, meaning, and even joy is possible on this journey.

Whether you are newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or seeking updated information, this comprehensive and hopeful guide empowers you to take an active role in care, make informed decisions, and build a life that remains full and purposeful.

Michael Okun, M.D., is considered a world’s authority on Parkinson’s disease treatment and research. He is currently Executive Director of the Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, Chair of Neurology at the University of Florida and the National Medical Director for the Parkinson’s Foundation. He runs the international “Ask The Expert” forums on the National Parkinson Foundation website and has written several books including Parkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life which has been translated into over 20 languages. He closely collaborates with Parkinson’s UK and with two centres of excellence in the UK, at Kings and University College London. Irene A. Malaty, M.D., is a Professor at the University of Florida where she completed a fellowship in movement disorders in 2007. She leads the Parkinson’s Foundation Centre of Excellence and is the President of the Florida Society of Neurology. She is known for quality, state-of-theart care of Parkinson’s disease, has authored many articles and travels the world lecturing on Parkinson’s disease. Wissam Deeb, M.D., is a Professor at the University of Florida where he completed a fellowship in movement disorders in 2017. He is an expert in Parkinson’s disease and in non-motor physiology. He holds a grant from the American Brain Foundation to develop wearable sensors within the clothing of neurological disease patients and is an advocate of patient-centred care.

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ISBN 13	9780778806721
ISBN 10	0778806723
Title	Living With Parkinson's Disease
Author	Michael Okun
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Robert Rose Inc
Year published	2020-04-27
Number of pages	320
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