Jeffrey N. Gingold
Autore di Facing the Cognitive Challenges of Multiple Sclerosis
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Jeffrey N. Gingold is the internationally acclaimed author of the Award-winning book, and an outspoken volunteer advocate on MS and cognitive disability. He has been a guest on The Montel Williams Show, NPR affiliates, numerous webcasts and national talk radio shows. In his second book, Jeffrey mostra altro provides strategies from people who have MS and medical providers, sharing their tactical advice on how to manage the invisible MS. He was recently inducted to the 2010 National Multiple Sclerosis Society Hall of Fame for his Advocacy. Jeffrey is a published freelance writer and has authored numerous articles for U.S and international publications. He enjoys spending family time with his wife, Terri, two adorable daughters, Lauren and Meredith, and one cat named Mickey - named after the baseball player, not the mouse. mostra meno
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Excellent read. Good description of what it's like to experience MS especially cognitive difficulties.
Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing.I reccomend this book for anyone.
Questa recensione è stata scritta per Recensori in anteprima di LibraryThing.Gingold’s book is a must-read for anyone who has MS. Multiple Sclerosis can often cause cognitive problems due to physical changes in the brain. It is essential that MS patients with these problems bring them to the attention of their doctors, and insist on treatment. Until recently, many doctors dismissed these problems as the natural results of the stress of dealing with a serious physical illness.
Gingold’s book is inspiring. In an anecdotal style, he describes the problems that he has had, and how he has successfully dealt with them. He also suggests many helpful resources.… (altro)
Gingold’s book is inspiring. In an anecdotal style, he describes the problems that he has had, and how he has successfully dealt with them. He also suggests many helpful resources.… (altro)
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The majority of the informative articles in this collection contain numerous helpful tips on how to keep mental faculties sharp and attentive, and ways to keep the stumbling blocks of Multiple Sclerosis from getting in the way of functioning professionally and privately. These include everything from mental exercises and organizational tips, to handy tools that can be utilized to cope with some of the physical setbacks, such as voice recognition programs for word processors.
If you or a loved one has MS, this book will prove to be a useful resource for day to day living.… (altro)