Personal, accessible, informative <P> <B>A guide for Parkinson patients and their caregivers that addresses the body and the spirit</B> <P> Written by an expert team of health-care professionals-including a neurologist, a social worker, a nurse practitioner, a physical therapist, and an attorney/financial planner-this guide takes every aspect of living with chronic degenerative illness into consideration. <P> You will find the answers to your most urgent questions: <P> * How can I overcome the functional limitations of Parkinson's disease?<P> * What are the pros and cons of various medications commonly used to treat Parkinson's?<P> * Why is it important to stay fit and eat right despite the limits Parkinson's disease may put on my body?<P> * What are some of the breakthroughs in alternative treatments?<P> * What can I do to better cope with the psychological and emotional issues inherent in living with Parkinson's?<P> * As a caregiver, how can I best juggle a program of care for a loved one and still find time for myself?<P> * What insurance options and other forms of financial aid are available and how can one protect one's assets and life savings from long-term illness? <P> <I>Parkinson's Disease,</I> which features an A to Z Guide to Symptoms and Side Effects and a state-by-state Resource Guide, will help you and your family succeed in your struggle to lead an easier and more fulfilling life.