Dwight C. McGoon, M.D.

The Parkinson's Handbook

An inspiring, practical guide for patients and their families by a Mayo Clinic surgeon with Parkinson's Disease.

This is a unique and valuable guide designed especially for Parkinsonian patients and their families. Dr. McGoon has all the medical know-how of an eminent physician—and, as a patient, he is intimately familiar with the ways in which Parkinsonians sugger. In this inspiring and practical volume, he explains the basics of this mysterious disease, describes his own innovative program to combat its symptoms, and tells Parkinsonians how to maintain that strength of spirit which can be their best defense. The Parkinson's Handbook will be required reading for the one and a half million Americans who suffer from this disease and for the people who care for them.

"Reading this book ought to be a prerequisite for all persons involved in coping with Parkinson's Disease, by they patients, caregivers, or health care professionals." —Lola Prinzeles, Parkinson's Disease Foundation

"Finally, a book that simplifies the terminology and Latin terms that too often are the Parkinson's patient's only clues to the disease. An educational and insightful book." —Morris K. Udall

"Extremely interesting and informative. I know that it will be a popular book among patients and their caregivers." —Joseph Jankovic, M.D., Baylor College of Medicine