Books – Health – Parkinson’s disease
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Parkinson’s Disease for Dummies by Michele Tagliati, Jo Horne and Gary N. Guten and others
Suitable for those affected by Parkinson’s disease, this book helps discover how to keep a positive attitude and lead an active, productive life. It also provides coping skills, first hand advice, and practical tools, such as worksheets to assess care options, questions to ask doctors, and listings of care providers
Paperback, 384 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Parkinson’s Disease by J. David Grimes
Parkinson’s Disease is an invaluable resource for those suffering from the disease and their families
Paperback, 192 pp, $24.95. Buy
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What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Parkinson’s Disease, A Holistic Program for Optimal Wellness by Jill Marjama-Lyons and Mary J. Shomon
This guide to Parkinson’s disease summarizes the primary means of diagnosis and covers all the conventional treatments along with their pros and cons. However, a large part of the book is devoted to alternative treatments – based on easy-to-find, over-the-counter natural supplements
, 400 pp, $29.99. Buy
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When Parkinson’s Strike Early, Voices, Choices, Resources and Treatment by Barbara Blake-Krebs and Linda Herman
This guidebook and forum covers symptoms, side effects of medication, support networks, and surgery options, and explores the physical, emotional, and social struggles that face young people with Parkinson’s. Resources, advocacy ideas, and an index are also included. Photos & illustrations
Paperback, 285 pp, $27.95. Buy
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Parkinson’s Disease: The Complete Guide for Patients and Caregivers by Abraham N. Lieberman and Frank L. Williams
In a clear and sympathetic way, doctors amd others who have worked with Parkinson’s patients discuss the physical and emotional aspects of the disease, offering information on how Parkinson’s manifests itself, the pros and cons of various medications, recent advances in alternative treatments, as well as listing support groups nationwide
Paperback, 272 pp, $20.95. Buy
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The Comfort of Home for Parkinson Disease, A Guide for Caregivers by Maria M. Meyer and Paula Derr
< div> This comprehensive guide to the day-to-day issues confronted by Parkinson disease patients and their caregivers covers every caregiving stage.It’s all here& #160; in an illustrated, easy-to-read format, including the decision to provide home care, preparing the home, assisting with daily activities, financial management, and strategies for avoiding caregiver burnout. This guide also includes information on the specific issues that PD patients and caregivers face, as well as tips on purchasing equipment, travel, therapies, loss of motor skills, and communicating effectively with physicians.< /div>
Paperback, 279 pp, $42.95. Buy
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