Navigating Life with Parkinson's Disease

Häftad, Engelska, 2020

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Beskrivning

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.The material is organized so that chapters can be read sequentially or individually, and the index and glossary facilitate the use of the book as a quick reference. Q&A sections, thoughts from people living with Parkinson's and Ask the Experts boxes address often-overlooked topics in physician-directed disease management, such as how to talk to family and friends about one's life with Parkinson's.Promoting a patient-centered approach, Navigating Life with Parkinson Disease empowers patients and their families to manage their health care.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2020-10-15
Mått:137 x 208 x 22 mm
Vikt:454 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Brain and Life Books
Antal sidor:352
Upplaga:2
Förlag:OUP USA
ISBN:9780190877477

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Sotirios A. Parashos, MD, PhD, is a neurologist with the Park Nicollet Health Services, the Clinical Research Lead at the Struthers Parkinson's Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence, Adjunct Professor of Neurology at the University of Minnesota, and Core Faculty of the Allied Team Training Program of the Parkinson's Foundation.Rose Wichmann, PT, is the Director of Parkinson's programs for Park Nicollet/HealthPartners, which includes both Struthers Parkinson's Center locations.

Innehållsförteckning

About the AAN's Brain & Life Book SeriesForewordPrefacePreface to the Second Edition1. Introduction2. What Is It? Why Me?3. The Motor Symptoms4. The Non-Motor Symptoms5. Diagnosis6. How Will My Life Change?7. Disease Management: General Principles, Medications, and Surgery8. Disease Management: Rehabilitation Therapy, Assistive Devices, and Adaptive Equipment9. Disease Management: Specific Symptoms10. Lifestyle Changes and Disease Management11. Research12. The Care Partner13. Community Involvement, Advocacy, and Resources14. Planning For Your Future: Managing Your Personal AffairsGLOSSARYABOUT THE AUTHORS AND CONTRIBUTORSABOUT THE AANINDEX