Living Well With Parkinsons - A Guide to a Fulfilling Life

This accessible guide provides evidence-based approaches to support those with Parkinson's. It offers a roadmap to not only managing the symptoms but also thriving with the condition, allowing individuals and their care partners to develop a comprehensive approach to living well with Parkinson's, emphasising proactive engagement with healthcare professionals, emotional resilience, and achievable goals.
The book begins by providing a clear understanding of Parkinson's including its diagnosis, causes, progression, and various symptoms. It then delves into the impact of the disease on a person's health and well-being, focusing on non-motor symptoms, mental health, and daily life adjustments. This guide explores practical strategies for nurturing relationships with family and friends, providing insights into maintaining emotional connections and communication during the journey with Parkinson's. Furthermore, the book delves into self-care aspects, addressing how individuals can take control of their health through sleep improvement, nutrition, physical activity, and relaxation techniques. Readers will discover a holistic approach to well-being, emphasising the significance of these factors in managing Parkinson's effectively.
The book serves as a valuable companion for those navigating the complex terrain of Parkinson's, offering hope, knowledge, and practical guidance on the journey to living a rich, meaningful, and fulfilling life.

Info autore

Angeliki Bogosian is a health psychologist and academic working at City, St George's University of London, UK. Her research is at the forefront of practice. She has a nationally established profile in leading interdisciplinary studies identifying effective and cost-effective ways to give people with long-term conditions the tools to manage physical and psychological challenges. She specialises in acceptance and commitment therapies and mindfulness training and works mainly with people with neurological conditions.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Angeliki Bogosian
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 30.11.2025
• EAN: 9781032776842
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3277684-2
• Pagine: 150
• Serie: BPS Ask The Experts in Psychology Series
• Categorie: Saggistica > Psicologia, esoterismo, spiritualità, antroposofia > Psicologia applicata; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Psicologia > Psicologia applicata; MEDICAL / Diseases, SELF-HELP / Aging, MEDICAL / Geriatrics, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, PSYCHOLOGY / Applied Psychology, MEDICAL / Nursing / Gerontology, MEDICAL / Nursing / Home & Community Care, Psychotherapy, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Psychology of ageing, Health psychology, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Geriatric nursing, Speech and language disorders and therapy, Psychiatric Nursing, Speech & language disorders & therapy, Palliative Medicine, Psychiatric nursing / Mental health nursing, Physiological psychology, neuropsychology, biopsychology