Navigating life with Parkinson's disease /
Parashos, Sotirios A.,
Navigating life with Parkinson's disease / Sotirios A. Parashos, Rose L. Wichmann. - Second edition. - xxii, 326 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm - Brain & life books series . - Brain & life books series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- What is it? Why me? -- The motor symptoms -- The nonmotor symptoms -- Diagnosis -- How will my life change? -- Disease management: general principles, medications, and surgery -- Disease management: rehabilitation therapy, assistive devices, and adaptive equipment -- Disease management: specific symptoms -- Lifestyle changes and disease management -- Research -- The care partner -- Community involvement, advocacy, and resources -- Planning for your future: managing your personal affairs.
"Navigating Life with Parkinson's Disease is a guide for anyone affected by Parkinson's, providing useful information to those with Parkinson's and their caregivers, family, and friends. This extensively revised second edition contains up-to-date information on recent research and the latest adaptive equipment available to those living with Parkinson's disease. Discussing available treatments and providing practical advice, this book emphasizes lifestyle adjustments that provide a better quality of life for patients and their loved ones." --
9780190877477 0190877472
2019048533
GBC042634 bnb
101772099 DNLM 019750660 Uk
Parkinson's disease--Patients.
Parkinson's disease--Patients--Rehabilitation.
Self-care, Health.
Self-help publications.
Navigating life with Parkinson's disease / Sotirios A. Parashos, Rose L. Wichmann. - Second edition. - xxii, 326 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm - Brain & life books series . - Brain & life books series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- What is it? Why me? -- The motor symptoms -- The nonmotor symptoms -- Diagnosis -- How will my life change? -- Disease management: general principles, medications, and surgery -- Disease management: rehabilitation therapy, assistive devices, and adaptive equipment -- Disease management: specific symptoms -- Lifestyle changes and disease management -- Research -- The care partner -- Community involvement, advocacy, and resources -- Planning for your future: managing your personal affairs.
"Navigating Life with Parkinson's Disease is a guide for anyone affected by Parkinson's, providing useful information to those with Parkinson's and their caregivers, family, and friends. This extensively revised second edition contains up-to-date information on recent research and the latest adaptive equipment available to those living with Parkinson's disease. Discussing available treatments and providing practical advice, this book emphasizes lifestyle adjustments that provide a better quality of life for patients and their loved ones." --
9780190877477 0190877472
2019048533
GBC042634 bnb
101772099 DNLM 019750660 Uk
Parkinson's disease--Patients.
Parkinson's disease--Patients--Rehabilitation.
Self-care, Health.
Self-help publications.