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Favorite Resources Part 2

 

This month's favorite resource is The New Parkinson's disease Treatment Book by Dr. J. Eric Ahlskog.
Dr. Ahlskog has more than 30 years of experience working with people with PD at the Mayo Clinic. His goal in writing this book is to educate patients so that they can partner with their doctors to get the best treatment. Unfortunately, in today's world, our time with our physicians is limited. By educating yourself, you can make the most of that time by knowing what questions to ask and what treatment options are available. This book will give you the general information, put in terms you can understand, so you and your physician can work out a treatment plan specific to you.

If you just can't wait for next month to learn about other favorite resources, you can see Claire McLean of Rogue PT & Wellness and I discussing all our favorites 
here.

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