The Parkinson's Playbook: A Game Plan to Put Your Parkinson's On the Defense

Description

Based on the author's personal experiences, The Parkinson's Playbook teaches readers how to manage and minimize the symptoms of Parkinson's and its effects on their daily life. The Parkinson's Playbook is as entertaining as it is empowering. Covering topics ranging from putting together your 'team' of medical professionals and personal supports to alternative therapies to reduce symptoms and keep you in the game, The Parkinson's Playbook is for the person who is tired of sitting on the sidelines.

Robert Smith is a Parkinson's disease advocate. His own diagnosis with Parkinson's disease has inspired him to be a mentor to those suffering from the same debilitating condition. Professionally, Robert has enjoyed a successful career as a landscape architect, and is a Fellow in the American Society of Landscape Architects. He currently lives in Denver, CO. Stanley J. Kerstein, MD, has been practicing internal medicine at Rose Medical Center for over 30 years. Dr. Kerstein trained at the University of Colorado Medical Center, Ohio State University Hospital and served in the United States Army Medical Corp. Dr. Kerstein is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and has been recognized as one of "America's Top Physicians" for many years. Dr. Kerstein has been involved in medical education, medical administration, and clinical research. He served for many years on the board of governors of a large Denver area hospital system and continues to be involved in geriatrics as a medical director of a long term care facility. He currently lives in Denver, CO.

"The Parkinson's Playbook provides key details related to coping with the diagnosis, managing medications and neurological evaluation, and overcoming obstacles to being 'well' despite having to live with a chronic disease. Robert highlights how he augments the medical treatments with the holistic focus on maintaining ideal body weight, adjusting diet and nutrition, and keeping physical fit with daily exercise, stretching, balance, and conditioning. He has learned to not only to live with it, but to live well!" -Gregory T. Everson, MD "The Parkinson's Playbook is an amazing journal of powerful and useful lessons learned." -Nan Anderson, Principal, FAIA (Fellow of the American Institute of Architects) "This book will transform many lives!" -Amanda Johnson, author of True to Intention "...has the potential to help so many people with Parkinson's!" -Deborah Lonergan Yatsko, US Department of Health and Human Service Liaison "If you have a connection to Parkinson's, you should take a look at this." -Stephen G. Abel, Colonel, US Army (Retired) "The Parkinson's Playbook gives a new meaning to dedication and perseverance." -Donald Godi, FASLA (Fellow of the American Society of Landscape Architects) "...thoroughly impressed and convinced this is the direction Parkinson's treatment should be going." -Ashley Rhines, Massage Therapist "...inspirational providing hope, wisdom, and lessons for how to live life whether you have Parkinson's or not... a must-read!" -Melanie Weller M.S., LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor)