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by Michael Okun (Author), Irene A. Malaty (Author), Wissam Deeb (Author)
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.
Author Biography
Dr. Michael S. Okun, MD, is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and 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.
Dr. Irene A. Malaty, MD, is a board-certified neurologist and movement disorders specialist at the Norman Fixel Institute for Neurological Diseases, serving as a professor in the University of Florida Department of Neurology.
Dr. Wissam Deeb, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the UMass Chan Medical School and holds a grant from the American Brain Foundation.
