{"product_id":"grandpa-used-to-drive-big-trucks-a-book-about-parkinsons-disease","title":"Grandpa Used to Drive Big Trucks: A Book About Parkinson's Disease","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this chronic illness book for kids, readers learn that love is more powerful than any disease . . . and that grandparents living with Parkinson's disease are still our loving heroes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A must-read for our kids with and without relatives with Parkinson's disease. This book challenges the myth that persons with Parkinson's disease cannot live happy and meaningful lives.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e—Dr. Michael S. Okun, National Medical Advisor, Parkinson's Foundation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrandpa used to drive big trucks. Lately, though, things have been different. As a grandpa and grandson spend a day together, the young boy begins to notice new things about his hero.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this beautifully illustrated book written from the perspective of a young boy, young readers learn about the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, creative ways to support their loved ones, and the enduring fun of spending time together . . . regardless of a diagnosis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCo-written by a neurologist specializing in Parkinson's Disease and a grandfather living with it, \u003cem\u003eGrandpa Used to Drive Big Trucks\u003c\/em\u003e is an affectionate and engaging resource for families to explore tough topics with their children.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe message at the core of the story makes it a perfect read for any child experiencing grief and loss—thoughtfully navigating how to mourn what has changed while showing young readers that even though they are just a kid, they can truly help!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn approachable and heartfelt Parkinson's book for kids, \u003cem\u003eGrandpa Used to Drive Big Trucks\u003c\/em\u003e provides:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKid-friendly language about Parkinson's disease,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich and vibrant illustrations,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA gentle entry into hard conversations, and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA love-filled look at a grandpa and grandson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy demystifying diagnosis of chronic disease, this book helps to strengthen family relationships and lay the foundation for new adventures. As young readers spend a day alongside one grandpa and grandson, they'll be inspired to create more memories with their own loved ones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Martha Nance\u003c\/strong\u003e is a neurologist-geneticist who has served as the medical director of Struthers Parkinson's Center since 2000. She has published over 150 scientific articles on Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders, making her a national leader in research on the genetic aspects of Parkinson's disease. With experience in writing patient\/family handbooks on navigating neurological disorders, she now uses her expertise to make complex topics approachable for children. \u003cem\u003eGrandpa Used to Drive Big Trucks \u003c\/em\u003eis her first picture book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteve Witebsky\u003c\/strong\u003e is a grandpa who has been living with Parkinson's disease since 2016. Since his diagnosis, he has become a leader in his local Parkinson's disease community, currently serving as the chairperson of the Struthers Parkinson's Center Community Advisory Board. In this role, he has gained first-hand experience in engaging with young children, explaining why his hands shake and what his medicine is for. He created his fiction debut, \u003cem\u003eGrandpa Used to Drive Big Trucks\u003c\/em\u003e, to further explore the topic and strengthen the bond between grandparents and their grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"A must-read for our kids with and without relatives with Parkinson's disease. This book challenges the long-held and passed-down myth that persons with Parkinson's disease cannot live happy and meaningful lives.\"   —\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Michael S. 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