Parkinson's Disease

300 Tips for Making Life Easier

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Parkinson's Disease

300 Tips for Making Life Easier

Second Edition

Author

Shelley Peterman Schwarz,

Description

An indispensable resource for patients, families, and caregivers

Filled with creative tips and techniques, this updated second edition of Parkinson's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier contains a wealth of ideas and shortcuts for working, organizing, simplifying, and conserving time and energy while living with Parkinson's disease. It includes:

Ways to make your home safe and accessible, your mealtimes more pleasurable, and your communications easier
Unique product suggestions that make daily living tasks less stressful
Extensive resources to help you easily locate items and services

Contents

"Basic Concepts for Living with Parkinson's Disease
; Staying Positive While Living With Parkinson's Disease
; Basic Concepts For People Who Help People With PD
; Resources
; Making Your Home Safe and Accessible
; Light and Light Switches
; Safety
; Doorknobs, Doors, and Doorways
; Under Lock and Key
; Ramps, Railings, Stairs, and Grab Bars
; The Kitchen
; The Bathroom
; The Bedroom
; Furniture and Floor Coverings
; Resources. Looking Good, Feeling Better
; Grooming
; Choosing the Right Clothing
; Dressing Tips
; Dressing Aids and Simple Clothing Adaptations
; Hosiery and Footwear
; Resources. Communicating. Speaking Tips
; Using Technology to Aid in Spoken Communiction
; Writing Tips
; Keeping the Lines of Communication Open
; Resources
; Managing Mealtime Madness
; In the Kitchen
; Eating and Drinking Tips for People with Swallowing Difficulties
; Resources
; Empowering Yourself
; Mobility and Exercise
; Leisure and Recreational Activities
; Improving Memory and Concentration
; Handling Medical Issues
; Record Keeping and Research
; Doctors' Appointments
; Medications
; Managing Your Home Health Care
; Resources. Getting Out and About.
; Errands and Outings
; Car and Driving
; Travel
; Index
"

Authors

Shelley Peterman Schwarz and her husband, Dave, live in Madison, Wisconsin. At the time of her MS diagnosis in 1979, Shelley was working as a teacher of the deaf and mother to a 5- and 3-year old. She has received numerous awards and is an internationally acclaimed author, columnist, and TV and radio personality in the field of living well with a disability. Her "Making Life Easier" columns appear regularly in newspapers, magazines, newsletters, and on websites.

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