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Carolyn's Journey: From Parkinson's Disease to a Nearly Normal Life After Deep Brain Stimulation
Carolyn's Journey From Parkinson's Disease to a Nearly Normal Life After Deep Brain Stimulation Author:Victor Anderson, Victor Anderson A first-hand account of fighting Parkinson's from the viewpoint of both patient and caregiver. "Carolyn's Journey" shares the journey of Carolyn Anderson and her diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease through the eyes of her husband and primary caregiver, Victor Anderson. It is a straightforward look at the challenges of diagnosing Parkinson's disea... more »se, dealing with the doctors and insurance companies, and current prognosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease. It also shares some of the hopeful new medical paractices such as Deep Brain Stimulation that have allowed Carolyn to enjoy a nearly normal life. This book will help you: 1) Learn the symptoms and early warning signs of Parkinson's disease; 2) Gain insights from both the viewpoint of the caregiver and the patient; 3) Explore treatment options; 4) Follow the progression of Parkinson's from early symptoms through near recovery; and 5) Gain basic information and background about Parkinson's disease.« less