After his retirement,Dr。Chen was diagnosed with Parkinsons disease。For an initial period of depression and disappointment,he decided to set out to learn more about his disease。Overtime,he learned that Parkinsons disease was not-so deadly,and eventually even learned how to co-exist with it。This book draws on Dr。Chens experiences in dealing with incidents of motor dysfunction symptoms as well as other physical,psychological,and social impacts he endured as part of his condition.
Additionally,the author makes use of humor,irony and anecdotes from his daily struggles with accompanied symptoms in order to demonstrate how a combination of family support,modern medicine,exercise and religion enabled him to cope with the disease。This book is intended to serve as a practical reference guide for those patients and families who have and continue to suffer from Parkinsons disease as well as all others who may be concerned