Books & Resources

In his latest book, journalist and friend of the Foundation Jon Palfreman chronicles how scientists have worked to crack the mystery of what was once called the shaking palsy, from the earliest clinical descriptions of tremors, gait freezing and micrographia to the cutting edge of neuroscience, and charts the victories and setbacks of a massive international effort to best the disease. And he shares inspiring stories of brave individuals living with Parkinson's, from a former professional ballet dancer who tricks her body to move freely

again to a patient who cannot walk but astounds doctors when he is able to ride a bicycle with no trouble at all.

Michael Kinsley's newest book is a humorous collection of essays that discusses his experience with Parkinson's disease (PD) in the larger context of an aging generation.

This first-person account of one man's journey with Parkinson's, his climb to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, his involvement with Team Fox and how these experiences have impacted him and his family.

The Meal Lifter raises any ordinary (9”) dinner plate several inches above the table surface to help make meals easily accessible, giving individuals the ability to eat independently, with ease and dignity.

The second book in the Shaky Paws Grampa series, was written to address Parkinson's disease (PD) specifically and to provide a communication tool for people with Parkinson's to use with their children or grandchildren. This book provides details specific to PD symptoms and mentions important issues in the PD world, including deep brain stimulation therapy.

Learn to handle the problems that Parkinson's patients face
Through Parkinson's Disease and Quality of Life, you will discover common problem areas seen in patients with Parkinson's disease. This book explores problems that interfere with functional independence of patients and gives examples of occupational therapy intervention and treatment techniques. (Haworth Press, 2000)

A deeply moving, unflinchingly honest memoir by the renowned political journalist of his extraordinary relationship with his wife, Milly, and how her battle with Parkinson's disease has transformed their lives.

(Paperback published 1999 by Prometheus Books)

John Argue has distilled information from his classes for Parkinson's patients into a comprehensive exercise program designed to help you improve flexibility, balance, gait, and communication. Over 100 photographs illustrate the exercises, which derive from yoga and tai chi techniques and theater movement skills. Techniques in the book encompass a variety of daily activities.

Benedict Marshall is a charismatic, articulate, award winning playwright. At 62, his life is altered dramatically in one week by two events - being diagnosed with Parkinson's and meeting Nell, a much younger, out of work actress. They form an instant and unlikely close friendship. As they grow closer, Benedict valiantly battles against his Parkinson's with black humour and charm, while trying to deny to his family and himself, his unspoken love for the young woman who everyone warns him can only be after his money.