Can I tell you about Parkinson's Disease?
A guide for family, friends and carers
Alan M Hultquist author Lydia Corrow illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published:28th Jun '13
Should be back in stock very soon

Meet Nikolai - a man who with Parkinson's disease - learn about what it is like to have the condition from his perspective, and how you can help
Nikolai invites readers to learn about Parkinson's from his perspective, helping them to understand how Parkinson's affects his daily life, why some tasks can be especially challenging for him, and how he can be helped. This illustrated book will be a helpful guide for family, friends and carers and a great starting point for group discussions.
Meet Nikolai - a man with Parkinson's disease. Nikolai invites readers to learn about Parkinson's from his perspective, helping them to understand how Parkinson's affects his daily life and why some tasks can be especially challenging for him. He also gives advice on how to help someone with Parkinson's when they have difficulties with physical movements and memory.
This illustrated book is full of useful information and will be an ideal introduction for children from the age of 7, as well as older readers. It will help family, friends and carers better understand and explain the condition, and will be an excellent starting point for group discussions.
Alan M. Hultquist provides a wealth of accessible information about a very complicated disease through the eyes of Nikolai, a man with Parkinson's disease. This book is a great guide to share with family, friends and colleagues looking for personal insight into this illness. -- Diane L. Church, PhD, Coordinator, American Parkinson Disease Association Information and Referral Center, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
ISBN: 9781849059480
Dimensions: 228mm x 156mm x 6mm
Weight: 107g
56 pages