Janet's question about John Argue comes as I was about to post this
brief "review" I wrote about his book, a copy of which was sent to me
by Kasey Pfaff. Perhaps it will be helpful?
Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 07:06:57 -0400
From: janet paterson <<[log in to unmask]>
Subject: john argue
hi all
has anyone attended movement and/or voice classes
with john argue in california?
any opinions? janet
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PalatinoComments about
Parkinson's Disease & the Art of
Moving
This is not your typical "exercise book" by any means. John Argue
obviously knows his subjects--PD and exercise-- in great depth, and
conveys this to the reader by means of text and photos.
His unique approach is philosophic---as when he tells us that we must
"shift to an artful action--one that is graceful, mindful, and
complete, " in order to cope with PD symptoms ---to
"speak and move consciously".
He also gives practical advice, reminding us that it is truly
a case of "use it or lose it" in terms of mobility for PWPs, but also
that even one who is in a later stage of PD can participate within
her/his own limits in the program he describes. While the program can
be followed individually, it seems obvious that the greatest benefit is
in following it with a group.
That program is a detailed, graduated approach to maintaining and
improving mobility of body and quality of speech. The excellent
photos which accompany the text of the exercise portion are clear and
easy to follow, while the text is readable, interesting, and
persuasive.
For a PWP who is motivated to make the sustained effort required, and
has a positive attitude toward exercise of any kind, this would be a
very valuable resource. Unfortunately, not all PWPs are blessed with
such motivation, and the very completeness of the program may for them
be "off-putting".
There is a useful appendix, with resources, additional reading, and a
note about the importance of political advocacy. Argue wisely reminds
us that PWPs must plan to keep exercising "for the rest of your
life".....adding, "Always be beginning".
Camilla Hewson Flintermann, co-owner of the CARE
list for Caregivers of People With Parkinsons disease.
Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter 82/70/55
Oxford, Ohio
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