People who do not have Parkinson’s disease may not understand that sometimes simply taking a step or lifting your head can be a seemingly insurmountable task. Alexander technique is an adjunct therapy—it does not replace drug therapy. However, it gives you practical tools to manage even the most extreme symptoms. This book is designed to help you:» Understand the mechanics of your body» Learn how your joints are designed to move» Understand how Parkinson’s interferes with your movement» Learn how to offset the impact of Parkinson’s disease on your body» Change your “acts of daily living” so you are able to maintain balance» Relearn simple daily tasks, like sitting down or rolling over in bed, so that you can execute them on your own» Manage and even mitigate symptoms so you can live more normally» Make exercise more effective. Whether you are a person with Parkinson’s, a caregiver, someone who loves a person with Parkinson’s, a therapist or a medical professional, Living Daily will give you a different perspective on how to accept as well as challenge the impact of this illness. The exercises and insights contained in Living Daily can also be of use for anyone dealing with adifferent movement disorder or simply the reality of ageing. This is a full-colour book, with detailed photos and sketches.