Book description
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
you're probably wrestling with fear, despair, and countless questions
about the future. It's brighter than you think. In
Parkinson's Disease for Dummies,
you'll discover how to keep a positive attitude and lead an active,
productive life as this user-friendly, guide pilots you through the
important steps toward taking charge of your condition. It helps you:
- Make sure you have an accurate diagnosis
- Assemble and work with your health care team
- Inform others about your condition
- Choose the most effective medications
- Establish a diet and exercise regimen
- Consider surgical options, alternative therapies, and clinical trials
- Maintain healthy personal and professional relationships
- Adjust your routine as your PD progresses
This one-stop resource provides proven coping skills, first-hand
advice, and practical tools, such as worksheets to assess care
options, questions to ask doctors, and current listings of care
providers.
Michele Tagliati, MD, is Director of the
Parkinson's Disease Center at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York.
Gary N. Guten, MD, MA, is an orthopedic surgeon, author, and
Parkinson's patient.
Jo Horne, MA, is the author of three books and a long-distance
care partner.
