If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, this book was written for you. This practical, detailed guide provides full up-to-date information about the symptoms of the disease and its possible causes, the process of diagnosis and the likely course of the illness, various types of treatment, including medication and surgery, the implications of the disease for work, daily activities, finance and personal and social relationships, and what both patients and families can do to minimise and cope with the stresses they will have to face.