Parkinson’s Disease and the Family : : A New Guide / / Elaine Richman Ph.D., Nutan Sharma M.D.
Too often, with Parkinson's disease, a loved one serves as medical interpreter, patient advocate, and caregiver. Sharma and Richman draw on the latest research and clinical practice techniques to offer valuable suggestions for managing patient care and, perhaps more important, for healing the f...
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Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter HUP eBook Package Archive 1893-1999 |
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Place / Publishing House: | Cambridge, MA : : Harvard University Press, , [2005] ©2005 |
Year of Publication: | 2005 |
Language: | English |
Series: | The Harvard University Press Family Health Guides
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Physical Description: | 1 online resource (222 p.) |
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Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1 What Is Parkinson’s Disease?
- 2 The Diagnosis
- 3 Risk Factors
- 4 Treatment
- 5 Treatment Challenges and Setbacks
- 6 Finding the Help You Need
- 7 Preserving Intimacy
- 8 Depression
- 9 Dementia
- 10 Alternative Therapies
- 11 Clinical Trials
- 12 Communicating with Your Treatment Team
- 13 When Long-Term Arrangements Are Required
- 14 The Wedding
- Appendix: Resources
- Notes
- Glossary
- References
- Index