Dad has got Parkinson´s: Parkinson´s made understandable to children

By Gerhard Schumann

"Dad has got Parkinson´s" is part of the book series: Parkinson´s made understandable to children. The writer explains in a simple way how the brain works, how the Parkinson disease occurs and how the patient can be supported and helped.He explains easy exercises that the young readers can perform with the patient to preserve the mobility and joy of living for years to come."Dad has got Parkinson´s" helps children and adolescents to better understand the disease and reduce their fears about the future. It is phrased in a clear and concise language and shows a way to have a normal life with the Parkinson disease.The following books are part of the book series as well: "Grandma has got Parkinson´s", "Mum has got Parkinson´s", "Grandpa has got Parkinson´s".

• Language: English
• Publisher: Books on Demand
• Release date: Dec 10, 2019
• ISBN: 9783750474345

Gerhard Schumann

Gerhard Schumann, 1967 in München geboren. Verheiratet, drei Kinder. Mit 42 Jahren erhielt Gerhard Schumann die Diagnose Parkinson. Seither setzt er sich aktiv ein, die Öffentlichkeit über die "Krankheit der 1000 Gesichter" zu informieren. Hierzu dient unter anderem seine Wanderausstellung "Parki und ich", die sogar schon auf Einladung des Bundesgesundheitsministers im Gesundheitsministerium im Berlin zu sehen war. Inzwischen hat sich Gerhard Schumann ganz der Kreativität verschrieben. Den künstlerischen Fotografieren und Fotogestaltung, ebenso wie dem Erfinden und Schreiben von Geschichten. Homepage von Gerhard Schumann: bildermann11.de Auch bei Facebook unter: Gerhard Schumann Wolfgang Walddorfer Parkinson Leben mit der Pechkrankheit Anfragen für Lesungen und sonstige Buchungen bitte an: [e-mail]

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Content

Introduction

How does the brain work?

Where does the name ‘Parkinson disease’ come from?

What exactly is the Parkinson disease?

What might change?

Do I have to worry about Dad?

Can I help Dad?

My questions and fears!

Introduction

Dear ____________________!

I’d like to briefly introduce myself.

My name is Gerhard.

I live in Munich, that’s a city in Bavaria. Maybe you’ve already heard about the ‘Oktoberfest’. That’s the biggest funfair of the world which takes place every year.

And I live nearby.

I live with a woman. Her name is Monika and we are married. I have three children: Sebastian, Florian and Moritz.

When my doctor diagnosed that I had the Parkinson disease, my sons were 4, 13 and 16 years old. Maybe you’re aged somewhere in between.

I’m sure you can imagine that Sebastian, Florian and Moritz were quite scared when I told them about my illness.

I’ve got the Parkinson disease and there’s no cure. I won’t become healthy again even if I take pills!

You probably felt the same when you found out that your Dad has this disease.

Maybe you’ve