New Book on Parkinson's Disease Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life Available in Over 20 Languages

[Dr. Okun 418]

New Parkinson’s book aims to help patients & caregivers around the world

Many of the valuable resources available to help patients with Parkinson disease are only available in English. In a new book Parkinson's Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life translated into over 20 languages Michael S. Okun, MD, the National Medical Director of the National Parkinson Foundation and the Co-director of the University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders & Neurorestoration, aims to help patients live well with Parkinson disease. “Parkinson’s Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life” is available as an ebook for $3.99 on Amazon.com and Smashwords.com (also available paperback on Amazon).

“Almost nothing is available to patients about basic lifestyle things in any language but English. Even in the most educated patients, who have access to everything, there are still lots of very simple things they aren’t doing. There are lots of things you can do to improve your quality of life.” – Michael Okun, MD

The new book discusses topics including medications, depression, hospitalization, exercise and more.

Read the UF & Shands News article about the book . . .

Visit the website that accompanies the book . . .

[Island Woman 130]

Dr.Okun, enjoyed reading your book...thanks for taking the time to write it.

 

Patricia

[Dr. Okun 418]

Thank you for reading it! Remember to leave a review on Amazon.com or Smashwords.com!

[Island Woman 130]

I passed the title on to the people in my movement for PD class this morning.

[Dr. Okun 418]

Thanks! We hope to get it out to people of all languages and cultures all over the world.

[ann connor 0]

I am Looking forward to reading this book. I just tried to order it on my Nook but it was in every language but English. Nook customer service said to contact you about this. Thank you for all that you do.

[Dr. Okun 418]

At the moment for the online readers looking for it in English only the kindle is available. It is available in paperback very cheap through Amazon.

 

Thank you also to everyone that has written reviews online. We hope it will help many people in many languages. The cover has a quote from Muhammad Ali about how important reaching all cultures and languages is...

 

You can find the book on Amazon.com or in many language translations at Smashwords.com

 

Here is the link to the English print copy:

 

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=michael+s+okun

[Reneesechrist 0]

I just read your book and wanted to tell you it is fantastic it really lifted my spirits. I am new to this and pretty nervous about the future. I am 52 years old with a lot of dreams not fulfilled. Your book inspires hope.

[Dr. Okun 418]

Thank you for the wonderful comments on the book, Parkinson's Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life. There is also a version now available on audible.com and iTunes with a wonderful voice from NPR. I am glad it was helpful!

[Rebecca2z 42]

I just wanted to say thank you for writing the book. My father was dx 2 weeks ago and I bought your book for my mother back east and I bought her 3 others but she called and said your book was the best, she said she got so much more out of your book then the others.  ( will post rave reviews on Amazon)

 

Then I said  you know Mom...

"Dr. Okun is who Dad has an apt with Feb 26" She was over the top thrilled, she felt you explained everything so well ~ she got a great deal of comfort and most of all she got HOPE from your book, I could hear it in her voice. This alone is healing, So Thank You !

 

Also want to say thank you for being such an amazing support to PD patients and their families in this forum. As someone new to all this, it can be overwhelming ~ being able to read your past and present posts is a true gift.

 

You know people in teeny tiny towns (probably big cities too)  just don't have an opportunity to find someone so knowledgeable - I just can't imagine there not being a you in the world !   Seriously I wonder if you really know how much help you are providing !

 

Warmest Regards,

Rebecca

[Dr. Okun 418]

Rebecca, I am humbled by your comments and praise and I thank you so much for your feedback on the book, Parkinson's Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life.  I am hopeful with all the language translations and the audio version it will help a lot of people worldwide.  Thank you!

[bpg623 1]

Dr. Okun, everyone should also know that your book, Parkinson's Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life, is also available on i-Tunes. I purchased and downloaded the audio version to my i-Phone and have been listening to it. While listening to it I realized there were parts I wanted to actually visually read and take time to think about and absorb the information, so I purchased and downloaded the digital printed addition to my i-Pad. Thank you for writing this very informative book.

[Dr. Okun 418]

Thank you for the post.  The book Parkinson's Treatment: 10 Secrets to a Happier Life is available on Amazon, Smashwords, Audible, and iTunes and in over 20 languages.  Thanks for the thumbs up vote and don't forget to leave an online review!

[zafeer2025 0]

enjoyed reading your book

[Dr. Okun 418]

I am glad you enjoyed reading the book Parkinson's Treatment.  It has been really great to get feedback and comments from all over the world.

[LewisMaxie 63]

I am new to the group.I was diagnosed in January although I think I had it the year before that. The things i noticed were a trembling right hand which has improved with drug treatment and balance issues which have not. I do a mile a day walking and other exercies. I wanted to tell you I purchased your book nd found it very hekpful.

[Dr. Okun 418]

Thank you so much for the comment.  I am glad the book helped.  If you get a minute put a review on Amazon.com or Smashwrods.com

 

Feel free to ask any questions you like on the forum.