Parkinson's Disease and the Family: A New Guide
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder characterized by tremor, stiffness, and slow gait. It affects 500,000 people in the United States, with approximately 50,000 new cases diagnosed annually. But its impact is much wider. Family members with little understanding of the disease often find themselves struggling to help their loved one navigate the complexities of the health care system. Patients wonder, Which treatments are best for me? Will I be able to live on my own? Should I join a drug trial?

In this straightforward, compassionate guide, Nutan Sharma and Elaine Richman address these concerns and more. They provide a thorough review of the etiology, diagnosis, and current treatment of Parkinson’s, with special consideration given to the effect on family dynamics and routines—including the often neglected topics of long-term care and sexual function. The authors also review the pros and cons of various alternative therapies, including nutritional supplements, massage therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine.

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Parkinson's Disease and the Family: A New Guide
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder characterized by tremor, stiffness, and slow gait. It affects 500,000 people in the United States, with approximately 50,000 new cases diagnosed annually. But its impact is much wider. Family members with little understanding of the disease often find themselves struggling to help their loved one navigate the complexities of the health care system. Patients wonder, Which treatments are best for me? Will I be able to live on my own? Should I join a drug trial?

In this straightforward, compassionate guide, Nutan Sharma and Elaine Richman address these concerns and more. They provide a thorough review of the etiology, diagnosis, and current treatment of Parkinson’s, with special consideration given to the effect on family dynamics and routines—including the often neglected topics of long-term care and sexual function. The authors also review the pros and cons of various alternative therapies, including nutritional supplements, massage therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine.

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Parkinson's Disease and the Family: A New Guide

Parkinson's Disease and the Family: A New Guide

Parkinson's Disease and the Family: A New Guide

Parkinson's Disease and the Family: A New Guide

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Overview

Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder characterized by tremor, stiffness, and slow gait. It affects 500,000 people in the United States, with approximately 50,000 new cases diagnosed annually. But its impact is much wider. Family members with little understanding of the disease often find themselves struggling to help their loved one navigate the complexities of the health care system. Patients wonder, Which treatments are best for me? Will I be able to live on my own? Should I join a drug trial?

In this straightforward, compassionate guide, Nutan Sharma and Elaine Richman address these concerns and more. They provide a thorough review of the etiology, diagnosis, and current treatment of Parkinson’s, with special consideration given to the effect on family dynamics and routines—including the often neglected topics of long-term care and sexual function. The authors also review the pros and cons of various alternative therapies, including nutritional supplements, massage therapy, and traditional Chinese medicine.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780674017511
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication date: 05/23/2005
Series: The Harvard University Press Family Health Guides , #2
Edition description: New Edition
Pages: 232
Product dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Nutan Sharma, M.D., is an Assistant in Neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital, Associate Neurologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Instructor at Harvard Medical School.

Elaine Richman, Ph.D., is President of Richman Associates, LLC, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Table of Contents

Introduction

1 What Is Parkinson's Disease?

2 The Diagnosis

3 Risk Factors

4 Treatment

5 Treatment Challenges and Setbacks

6 Finding the Help You Need

7 Preserving Intimacy

8 Depression

9 Dementia

10 Alternative Therapies

11 Clinical Trials

12 Communicating with Your Treatment Team

13 When Long-Term Arrangements Are Required

14 The Wedding

Appendix: Resources

Notes

Glossary

References

Index

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