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About Parkinson's Disease For Dummies
Product Description A user-friendly guide to coping with the daily issues of Parkinson’s 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. From the Inside Flap "This book represents something incredibly important: a place to start." Deborah W. Brooks, President and CEO of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Use medications safely and effectively Get an accurate diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, and manage Parkinson's disease This positive, straightforward guide offers proven techniques for finding the right doctors, coping with daily issues, and providing care as the disease progresses. The authors cover young onset Parkinson's disease, and detail ways to keep your mind sharp, your body in shape, your stress under control and live a full, satisfying life. "We commend [this book's] emphasis on tenets that we at The Michael J. Fox Foundation strive to incorporate into our work: an action orientation, a problem-solving mentality, and the distillation of a great deal of complicated information into clear, logical next steps." Deborah W. Brooks, President and CEO of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Discover how to: Assemble a top-notch healthcare team Feel better with diet and exercise Maintain your independence Manage your symptoms on the job Pursue alternative therapies Handle later-stage symptoms Get Smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com From the Back Cover "This book represents something incredibly important: a place to start." Deborah W. Brooks, President and CEO of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Use medications safely and effectively Get an accurate diagnosis, evaluate treatment options, and manage Parkinson's disease This positive, straightforward guide offers proven techniques for finding the right doctors, coping with daily issues, and providing care as the disease progresses. The authors cover young onset Parkinson's disease, and detail ways to keep your mind sharp, your body in shape, your stress under control ― and live a full, satisfying life. "We commend [this book's] emphasis on tenets that we at The Michael J. Fox Foundation strive to incorporate into our work: an action orientation, a problem-solving mentality, and the distillation of a great deal of complicated information into clear, logical next steps." – Deborah W. Brooks, President and CEO of The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Discover how to: Assemble a top-notch healthcare team Feel better with diet and exercise Maintain your independence Manage your symptoms on the job Pursue alternative therapies Handle later-stage symptoms Get Smart! @www.dummies.com Find listings of all our books Choose from many different subject categories Sign up for eTips at etips.dummies.com About the Author Michele Tagliati, MD, is Director of the Parkinson's Disease Center at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. Gary
