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When Parkinson’s Strikes Early: Voices, Choices, Resources and Treatment

by Barbara Blake-Krebs, M.A.

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Parkinson's disease is often associated with the elderly, but half a million sufferers are in their early fifties or younger. This disorder carries both a physical and social stigma, with neurological degeneration made worse by the refusal of many to seek help. When Parkinson's Strikes Early grew out of an Internet discussion group in 1996, and was further inspired by actor Michael J. Fox's revelation that he has Parkinson's disease. This book covers symptoms, side effects of medication, support networks, and surgery options, and explores the physical, emotional, and social struggles that face young people with Parkinson's. Resources, advocacy ideas, and an index are also included.

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Book details

Author
Barbara Blake-Krebs
Imprint
Hunter House, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
Published
Formats
Paperback, Hardcover
Subjects
Health & Fitness › Diseases & Conditions › Nervous System ( incl. Brain )
Medical › Neurology
Topics
Parkinson's disease · early-onset Parkinson's · neurological disorders · living with chronic illness · medication and treatment · patient advocacy · support networks · emotional well-being
ISBN-13
9780897933407 (Paperback)9781630267988 (Hardcover)

About the author

BARBARA BLAKE-KREBS was a broadcast journalist, print journalist, playwright, and community activist, and the author of When Parkinson’s Strikes Early: Voices, Choices, Resources and Treatment, co-written with Linda Herman.

Blake-Krebs held a B.A. in Political Science from Northwestern University and an M.A. in Communications from the University of Missouri, Kansas City.

When she was not writing, Blake-Krebs co-founded KKFI Community Radio 90.1 and worked for peace and justice through organizations including The Future is Now and Rotary International. Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 1984, her work gave direct voice to that experience.

Blake-Krebs was based in Merriam, Kansas, and died in 2005 at age 65.

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