April 18, 2026

@michaelokun

Living with Parkinson's Disease 2nd edition is finally out. We can teach persons w/ disease and families from the moment of a diagnosis that Parkinson's disease is a livable condition. Stay Up-To-Date with Expert Guidance, Practical Tools, and Real Hope for Life with Parkinson's. A Parkinson's diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone. Living with Parkinson's Disease, 2nd Edition offers clear, compassionate guidance for individuals and caregivers navigating life with PD. Now fully updated, this second edition delivers the latest information on medications, nutrition-based therapies, the gut-brain connection, rehabilitative strategies, and emerging advances such as transplant research. It also includes an expanded Hospitalization Safety Guide, equipping persons with disease and families with practical tools to advocate for safe, informed care during hospital stays. More than a medical reference, this book blends expert insight with real-world experience. Throughout, you'll find encouraging stories and "pearls of wisdom" from people living well with Parkinson's, proof that resilience, meaning, and even joy is possible on this journey. Whether you are newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or seeking updated information, this comprehensive and hopeful guide empowers you to take an active role in care, make informed decisions, and build a life that remains full and purposeful. I was really excited to be joined again for this 2nd edition by co-authors Dr. Wissam Deeb, our former fellow now lighting the Parkinson world on fire at UMASS neurology, and by the chief of movement disorders at UF Fixel, the amazing Dr. Irene Malaty. https://www.amazon.com/Living-Parkinsons-Disease-Complete-Caregivers/dp/0778806723 #michaelokun #fixelinstitute #parkinson