Positively Parkinson's
Subtitle: symptoms and diagnosis, research and treatment, advice and support
By: Ann Andrews ; foreword by Dr Barry Snow, neurologist
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley
Published: 2013
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781849054119
Subjects: Parkinson's disease; Popular works; Health and Fitness; Health and Wellbeing
Description: Informative, practical and uplifting, this is a book for anyone with Parkinson's and for those who care for and support them. It contains answers to almost any question you might ask about Parkinson's, from symptoms and diagnosis to treatments and therapies, as well as the most recent research.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. What is Parkinson's?; title: 2. Primary symptoms and diagnosis; title: 3. Early-onset Parkinson's; title: 4. Going public; title: 5. Secondary symptoms and how to manage them; title: 6. Medication options; title: 7. New treatments; title: 8. Employment and work; title: 9. Coming to terms with Parkinson's; title: 10. Changing relationships, changing friendships; title: 11. Developing your exercise programme; title: 12. Taking control, taking care; title: 13. Relaxation; title: 14. Diet and dietary supplements; title: 15. Getting on with Parkinson's.