Living With Parkinson's Disease

An optimistic guide from an expert author and the world authority on Parkinson’s disease. The number of people diagnosed and living with Parkinson’s is increasing, according to the latest research from Parkinson’s UK. They estimate that every year around 145,000 people in the UK are newly diagnosed with the condition — that’s around 1 in 350 British adults. And Parkinson’s diagnoses are set to rise by nearly a fifth by 2025. The increase is due to a growing and ageing population. The Parkinson’s UK analysis suggests that 1 in every 37 people will be diagnosed with Parkinson’s in our lifetime. Internationally renowned as both a neurologist and a leading researcher, Dr. Okun has been referred to as “the voice” of these patients and a world authority on Parkinson’s disease. His positive and optimistic approach has helped countless people manage their symptoms and achieve happiness despite them. This approach, detailed in this new book, Living with Parkinson’s Disease, is a critical resource for Parkinson’s disease patients and their families. Presented in a friendly and easy-to-understand way, this book addresses PD related issues and symptoms along with emerging therapies. In each chapter, Dr. Okun offers patients the necessary tools to manage their disease and to ultimately find joy and fulfilment in their lives.

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.