Let’s be honest—when you’re diagnosed with Parkinson’s, they don’t exactly hand you a helpful guide. Maybe you get a pamphlet. Maybe you get a concerned look from your doctor. But mostly, you get thrown into the deep end with a condition that rewrites the rulebook on everything.
That’s where Who Shook My Hand? comes in. This is not a dry, clinical guide. It’s a book full of real-life hacks, humour, and practical advice from people who actually live with Parkinson’s. No medical jargon, no fluff—just straight-talking, slightly sweary, and ridiculously useful tips on how to navigate life when your dopamine decides to exit stage left.
And the best part? It’s completely FREE. Just an easy download because this kind of info should be accessible to everyone.
What’s Inside?
Straightforward advice on dealing with diagnosis, staying active, managing energy, using tech to make life easier, and finding joy in creativity and movement. Plus, tips on travel, accessibility, and navigating social life without losing your mind. No fluff—just real talk from someone who gets it.
Choose Your Version:
Glorious Technicolor – A beautifully designed, full-colour version because you deserve something visually stunning.
Kindle & E-Reader Friendly – A simplified, no-frills version that plays nicely with Kindles, Kobos, and all your other screens.
Download It Now – No Strings Attached!
I wrote this because I wish something like this had existed when I was diagnosed. If you or someone you love has Parkinson’s, grab it, share it, pass it along. The more people who have this info, the better.
And if you find it helpful, let me know! Message me or drop a comment below, share on social media, spam everyone you know :)
Parkinson’s may shake us, but we shake back. 🤣
If you do find it valuable and want to donate to Handshake then I’d be incredibly grateful. Donations are going towards creating a full website and Parkinson’s charities. You can donate by subscribing here or simply pay-what-you-want when you download the files.
Fantastic work, Emma! xx
This is brilliant Emma!
The day I was diagnosed I went to my appointment alone (having not an iota of awareness that PD was anywhere within the realm of possibility,) was told by my neurologist that I basically had seven years until life as I knew it was done, then went back to my empty new apartment that signaled the painful truth that separation from my wife was no longer temporary, and went to bed alone. Linkin Park captured the moment with alarming veracity: https://youtu.be/xLYiIBCN9ec?si=Uh7MOBy6-jbeAAHG
What I needed that day was a PD "Rapid Response Team" to be deployed to my apartment to bring me up to speed on what I needed to know--naturopathic and allopathic options alike--and hold my hand and hand me tissues and teach me all the ways that I COULD influence disease progression tell me that it was all going to be OK.
Until we get that sorted (internationally, mind you), this is a great place to start!
I know how many dopamine points you had to cash in to bring this to fruition; they were well spent!