title: Parkinson's Disease - A Personal Account in Pictures Rummins Terry Parkinson's Disease - A Personal Account in Pictures 37pp Matador 9781780885520 1780885520 [Formula: see text].
abstract: Terry Rummins was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at the age of 58. She was working full time, married and with a family. Illustrated by her husband Jack, her book is dedicated to everyone living with the condition. In an A4, 'comic magazine' format, she describes ten years of living with Parkinson's, the trauma of diagnosis, changing realities and building a new understanding of herself. She discusses relaxation techniques, drug regimens, movement, slowing down, exercise, sleeping, lifestyle changes and her speech. Terry looks at her present self and the need to take all possible action to help her future, less capable self. She considers 'deep brain stimulation' to lessen her tremors and her concern of how to prepare for the time when the drugs become less effective. Her book ends with 'PS. I decided against the brain op. PPS. Thanks to all the people who have given up their seats to me on London's buses and underground trains over the past ten years.' This is an excellent guide for all those affected by Parkinson's and their health and social care practitioners.