Recommended Reading
There are many books available on Parkinson’s disease. The following list contains recommended books that are specially written for Parkinson’s disease patients and their carers.
Parkinson’s disease: a guide to treatments, therapies and controlled symptoms
Author: Dr David A Grimes
Published by: Constable & Robinson Ltd. 2004
A simple, comprehensive guide to Parkinson's disease that also contains many practical tips for managing life with Parkinson's disease.
The Parkinson’s disease handbook: the essential guide for sufferers and carers
Author: Professor Harvey Sagar
Published by: Vermilion. 2002
A full description of the symptoms and treatments for Parkinson's disease, in a book that is recommended by the Parkinson 's disease Society.
Parkinson’s
Authors: Bridget McCall and Professor Adrian Williams
Published by: Class Publishing. 2004
Written as an extensive series of answers to common questions, the book is co-written by the Information Manager of the Parkinson's Disease Society.
100 questions & answers about Parkinson disease
Authors: Dr Abraham Lieberman with Marcia McCall
Published by: Jones and Bartlett Publishers Inc. 2002
A set of answers to common questions about Parkinson's disease and its treatment. It is written from a US perspective, meaning that some questions are specific to the US system.
Parkinson’s disease: 300 tips for making life easier
Author: Shelley Peterman Schwarz
Published by: Demos Medical Publishing Inc, USA. 2002
A practical guide to coping with everyday living for patients with Parkinson's disease, giving hints on tips on planning daily tasks and using labour-saving devices.
Answers to frequently asked questions in Parkinson’s disease: a resource book for patients and families
Author: Dr David A Cram
Publisher: Acorn Publishing. 2003
A book for patients and families coping with Parkinson's disease, written by a doctor who has suffered from Parkinson's disease for 12 years. The book deals with a variety of topics from less common symptoms to improving the quality of everyday life
Your questions answered: Parkinson’s disease
Authors: Dr Thomas Foltynie, Dr Simon Lewis, Dr Roger A Barker Publisher: Churchill Livingstone. 2003
A clear guide to the medical aspects of Parkinson's disease, aimed at both doctors and at patients with some knowledge of science and/or medicine.
Parkinson’s disease: questions and answers
Author: Robert A Hauder
Published by: Merit Publishing International. 2004
Written by medical specialists in the field of Parkinson's disease, the book is aimed at doctors and well-informed patients. It also includes a CD-ROM showing patient case studies.