Navigating Life with Parkinson's Disease by Sotirios A. Parashos (English) Paper

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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 lifestyleadjustments 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 andglossary 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.

FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

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

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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 lifestyleadjustments 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.

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Selling point: Contains information both for the recently diagnosed and those with advanced Parkinson'sSelling point: Goes beyond basic description of symptoms to offer practical strategies for managing life with Parkinson'sSelling point: Empowers readers to be better advocates for their own health

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About the AAN's Brain & Life Book Series Foreword Preface Preface to the Second Edition 1. Introduction 2. What Is It? Why Me? 3. The Motor Symptoms 4. The Non-Motor Symptoms 5. Diagnosis 6. How Will My Life Change? 7. Disease Management: General Principles, Medications, and Surgery 8. Disease Management: Rehabilitation Therapy, Assistive Devices, and Adaptive Equipment 9. Disease Management: Specific Symptoms 10. Lifestyle Changes and Disease Management 11. Research 12. The Care Partner 13. Community Involvement, Advocacy, and Resources 14. Planning For Your Future: Managing Your Personal Affairs GLOSSARY ABOUT THE AUTHORS AND CONTRIBUTORS ABOUT THE AAN INDEX

Details ISBN0190877472 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Year 2020 ISBN-10 0190877472 ISBN-13 9780190877477 Edition 2nd Format Paperback Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Language English Publication Date 2020-10-15 UK Release Date 2020-10-15 NZ Release Date 2020-10-15 US Release Date 2020-10-15 Edited by John Stretch Birth 1955 Death 1851 Affiliation Professor of Social Work, St. Louis University Position Professor of Social Work Qualifications R.N., B.S.N., Ocn Author Rose Wichmann Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Series Brain and Life Books DEWEY 616.833 Audience General AU Release Date 2020-08-23 Pages 352 We've got this

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