Caring for the Parkinson Patient
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.
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Caring for the Parkinson Patient
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.
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Caring for the Parkinson Patient

Caring for the Parkinson Patient

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Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780879755621
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date: 10/01/1989
Series: Golden Age Bks.
Pages: 196
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

J. Thomas Hutton is in the private practice of neurology and directs the Neurology Research and Education Center as well as the National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at Covenant Health System in Lubbock, Texas.
Raye Lynne Dippel is a clinical and lifespan developmental psychologist in private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Hutton and Dippel also edited Caring for the Alzheimer Patient.

Table of Contents

Foreword7
1.Diagnosis and Treatment9
2.Emotional Changes in Parkinson's Disease30
3.Parkinson's Disease and the Family44
4.Psychiatric Aspects60
5.Parkinson's Disease and Its Impact on Sleep72
6.Nursing Aspects of Parkinson's Disease77
7.Occupational and Physical Therapy98
8.Sexuality and Parkinson's Disease122
9.Speech, Swallowing, and Communication131
10.Causes and Prevention of Falls in Parkinson's Disease144
11.Ways to Reduce the Risk of Falling in the Home Environment158
12.Surgical Treatments for Parkinson's Disease170
13.Cognitive Changes Associated with Parkinson's Disease175
14.Community Support Systems188
15.Caregivers Need Care, Too197
16.Research in Parkinson's Disease211
Appendix A.Home Exercise Program221
Glossary237
Author Profiles247
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