Description
Book SynopsisA diagnosis of Parkinson's disease is as disorienting as it is devastating.
The Complete Guide for People With Parkinson's Disease and Their Loved Ones helps make sense of what comes next and what can be done, not just for those suffering from the disease but for their family and friends as well. A trained nurse and primary caregiver for her mother, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991, Lianna Marie draws upon over twenty years of education, research, and direct experience. Written in straightforward and easily accessible language, this essential guide aims to help patients better understand their role in their treatment so that they may continue to lead happy and hopeful lives.
Topics covered include nutrition and exercise, alternative and complementary therapies, medication and treatment, and what caregivers can do to help. Written by an international expert on Parkinson's who has confronted the disease firsthand,
The Complete Guide serves as the go-to book for comprehensive, easy-to-understand information for all Parkinson's patients and their loved ones.
Table of Contents
- About the Author
- Preface
- Words You Need to Know
- PART 1 PARKINSON'S EXPLAINED
- 1. What Is Parkinson's?
- 2. Stages of Parkinson's
- 3. Parkinson's Disease vs. Parkinsonism
- 4. What Causes Parkinson's?
- PART 2 PARKINSON'S DIAGNOSIS
- 5. How Is Parkinson's Diagnosed?
- 6. Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders
- 7. Parkinson's Look-Alikes
- 8. Essential Tremor vs. Parkinson's
- 9. What is Young-Onset Parkinson's?
- PART 3 PARKINSON'S PROGNOSIS
- 10. Do People Die From Parkinson's?
- 11. How Fast Does the Disease Progress?
- 12. Are Some Cases of PD Worse Than Others?
- 13. Slowing the Progression of PD
- 14. Maintaining Independence
- 15. Hope for a Cure
- PART 4 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
- 16. What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Parkinson's?
- 17. All About Tremors
- 18. Pain and Parkinson's
- 19. Parkinson's and Depression
- 20. PD's Effect on Behavior
- 21. Don't Stress
- CONTENTS
- 22. When Anxiety Strikes
- 23. Hallucinations and Delusions
- 24. PD's Effect on Mobility
- 25. PD's Effect on Vision
- 26. PD's Effect on Speech
- 27. PD's Effect on Blood Pressure
- 28. PD's Effect on Sleep
- 29. PD's Effect on Skin
- 30. PD's Effect on Sex Life
- PART 5 TREATMENT AND MEDICATION
- 31. The Team Approach to Treatment
- 32. Parkinson's Medications
- 33. The Parkinson's Patch
- 34. Managing Medication Side Effects
- 35. Getting the Most Out of Medications
- 36. Timing Medications Right
- 37. Drug Interactions
- 38. Surgical and Ultrasound Options for Treating PD
- 39. The Role of Stem Cells
- 40. Alternative and Complementary Treatments
- 41. Treating Parkinson's With Nicotine
- 42. Tips for Swallowing
- 43. Help for Drooling and Dry Mouth
- 44. Managing Pain and Muscle Cramps
- 45. Help for Constipation
- PART 6 NUTRITION AND EXERCISE
- 46. A Parkinson's Diet
- 47. Parkinson's and Protein
- 48. Helpful Nutritional Supplements
- 49. Foods to Watch Out For
- 50. Parkinson's and Weight Loss
- 51. Exercise and Its Impact on Parkinson's
- 52. Posture Improvement Tips
- PART 7 MOBILITY
- 53. How to Increase Mobility
- 54. What to Do About Freezing
- 55. How to Prevent Falls
- PART 8 PARKINSON'S AND DEMENTIA
- 56. Parkinson's Dementia
- 57. Dementia With Lewy Bodies
- 58. Alzheimer's vs. Parkinson's Dementia
- PART 9 CAREGIVING
- 59. Caring for Someone With PD 183
- 60. Getting Outside Help
- 61. When Help Isn't Wanted
- PART 10 PRACTICAL MATTERS
- 62. Social Concerns
- 63. Dressing and Clothing
- 64. Take It Room by Room
- 65. Tips for Shopping
- 66. Decisions About Driving
- 67. Employment Issues
- 68. Getting Financial Help
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix
- Notes
