Navigating life with Parkinson's disease / Sotirios A. Parashos, Rose L. Wichmann.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Parashos, Sotirios A., author.

Wichmann, Rose L., author.

Contributor:

ProQuest ebook central.

Series:

Brain & life books series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Parkinson's disease--Patients.

Parkinson's disease.

Parkinson's disease--Patients--Rehabilitation.

Self-care, Health.

Parkinson Disease.

Self Care.

Medical Subjects:

Parkinson Disease.

Self Care.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xxii, 326 pages) : illustrations.

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2020.

[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], [2020]

System Details:

text file

Contents:

The Cardinal Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease Explained p. 5

You Are Not Alone p. 7

About This Book and How to Use It p. 7

2 What Is It? Why Me? p. 11

What Causes Parkinson's Disease? p. 15

What Are the Stages of the Disease? p. 20

Who Gets the Disease? Why Me? p. 24

Is There Help? p. 30

The Outlook for People with Parkinson's p. 32

3 The Motor Symptoms p. 35

Tremor p. 36

Bradykinesia p. 38

Rigidity p. 39

Loss of Balance, Freezing, and Falling p. 40

Other Motor Symptoms p. 43

Motor Symptoms That May Occur as a Complication of Treatment p. 49

4 The Nonmotor Symptoms p. 55

Sensory Symptoms p. 55

Cognitive Symptoms p. 59

Emotional and Psychiatric Problems p. 61

Sleep p. 66

Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunction p. 69

Skin Problems p. 74

Making and Verifying the Diagnosis p. 77

The Role of the Neurologist and the Medical Team p. 82

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Diagnosis and Assembling a Team of Experts p. 86

6 How Will My Life Change? p. 93

Reacting to the Diagnosis p. 96

Seeking More Information p. 98

Taking Charge p. 100

Frequently Asked Questions About How to Deal with the Diagnosis of Parkinson's Disease p. 103

7 Disease Management: General Principles, Medications, and Surgery p. 107

What Are Our Weapons in Treating Parkinson's Disease? p. 110

What If I Don't Want to Start Medications Right Away? p. 110

Medications p. 112

Brain Surgery for Parkinson's Disease p. 146

8 Disease Management: Rehabilitation Therapy, Assistive Devices, and Adaptive Equipment p. 159

Physical Therapy p. 160

Occupational Therapy p. 162

Speech Therapy p. 163

Assistive Devices and Adaptive Equipment p. 165

The Multidisciplinary Approach p. 181

Can Technology Help Me Manage My Parkinson's Symptoms? p. 182

9 Disease Management: Specific Symptoms p. 185

Managing Tremor, Bradykinesia, and Rigidity p. 187

Managing Balance Challenges and Freezing of Gait p. 189

Managing Weakness and Fatigue p. 192

Managing Dyskinesia, Dystonia, and Wearing Off p. 192

Managing Speech and Communication Problems p. 193

Managing Excessive Salivation, Drooling, Oral Health, and Thick Secretions p. 194

Managing Swallowing Problems p. 195

Managing Vision Problems p. 196

Managing Difficulties with Bladder Control p. 198

Dealing with Loss of Mobility in the Advanced Stages p. 199

Dealing with Mild Cognitive Symptoms p. 199

Managing Confusion, Hallucinations, and Dementia p. 200

Dealing with Apathy, Depression, Impulsivity, and Anxiety p. 201

Managing Sleep Changes in Parkinson's Disease p. 202

Managing Orthostatic Hypotension p. 203

Weight Loss p. 204

Keeping Skin in Shape p. 205

Hospitalization p. 206

Elective Surgery p. 207

Medications to Avoid p. 208

10 Lifestyle Changes and Disease Management p. 211

The Importance of Exercise p. 211

Leisure Activities p. 216

Stress Management p. 217

Driving p. 219

Using Complementary Therapies p. 221

Cannabis p. 222

Spirituality p. 223

Travel p. 224

The Power of Music and Dance p. 225

Getting Involved in the Parkinson's Community p. 226

Why Should I Consider Participating in Research? p. 231

What Kinds of Research Studies May Be Open to a Person with Parkinson's Disease? p. 233

Informed Consent p. 236

Where Can I Learn More? p. 238

12 The Care Partner p. 239

Coping with Caregiver Stress and Fatigue p. 242

Planning for the Future p. 246

A Care Partner's Story: Marilyn p. 249

A Care Partner's Story: Rich p. 251

13 Community Involvement, Advocacy, and Resources p. 253

A Passion for Advocacy p. 254

A Passion for the Arts and Helping Others p. 255

14 Planning for Your Future: Managing Your Personal Affairs p. 261 / Laurie Hanson, JD

Your Emergency Notebook p. 262

Informal and Formal Arrangements p. 265

Durable Power of Attorney p. 269

Trusts p. 272

Healthcare Directives p. 278

Guardianship and Conservatorship p. 284

Your Will p. 285.

Notes:

Includes index.

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI Available via World Wide Web.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on August 03, 2020).

Other Format:

Print version: Parashos, Sotirios A.. Navigating life with Parkinson's disease

ISBN:

9780190877491

0190877499

Publisher Number:

99985013746

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.