Caring for the Parkinson Patient - A Practical Guide

Informationen zum Autor Edited by J. Thomas Hutton and Raye Lynne Dippel Ph.D Klappentext New treatments and advances in therapy for the ravages of Parkinson's disease are constantly being researched and perfected for patients, yet those afflicted still must endure tremors, poor balance, speech problems, and lessened psychological well-being. Patients and families need the most up-to-date information available to improve quality of care and life.This new, second edition of Caring for the Parkinson Patient covers a variety of topics, providing information and helpful suggestions for patients, families, and caregivers to aid them as they grapple with this chronic, debilitating neurological disorder. Sixteen accessible and information-packed essays by noted contributors address diagnosis and treatment, new research, communication, physical/ occupational therapy, nursing care, problems faced by the caregiver, emotional changes, "neurorehab," prevention of falls, sleep problems, surgery, community supports, the family, sexuality, and safe home environments.With a wealth of information, practical advice, and encouragement, Caring for the Parkinson Patient is an indispensable resource guide for all those touched by Parkinson's disease. Zusammenfassung New treatments and advances in therapy for the ravages of Parkinson's disease are constantly being researched and perfected for patients. This second edition covers a variety of topics! providing information and suggestions for patients! families! and caregivers to aid them as they grapple with this chronic! debilitating neurological disorder.

Product details

• Authors: Raye Lynne Dippel, J. Thomas Hutton, J. Thomas Dippel Hutton, J.thomas Dippel Hutton
• Assisted by: Raye Lynne Dippel (Editor), J Thomas Hutton (Editor), J. Thomas Hutton (Editor), J.Thomas Hutton (Editor), Raye Lynne Dippel Ph.D (Editor), Raye Lynne Dippel Ph. D. Ph. D. (Editor)
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.05.1999
• EAN: 9781573926843
• ISBN: 978-1-57392-684-3
• No. of pages: 252
• Series: Golden Age; The Golden Age
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General