Flint Public Library (Middleton)

Living with Parkinson's disease, a complete guide for patients and caregivers, Michael S. Okun, MD, Irene A. Malaty, MD, Wissam Deeb, MD

eng

Includes index

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Living with Parkinson's disease

1124280791

Michael S. Okun, MD, Irene A. Malaty, MD, Wissam Deeb, MD

a complete guide for patients and caregivers

"An optimistic guide from an expert author and the world authority on Parkinson's disease. Worldwide, there are more than 10 million people living with Parkinson's disease (PD). In the US alone, approximately one million Americans live with PD and approximately 60,000 more are diagnosed each year. Internationally renowned as both a neurologist and a leading researcher, Dr. Okun has been referred to as 'the voice' of these patients and a world authority on Parkinson's disease. His positive and optimistic approach has helped countless people manage their symptoms and achieve happiness despite them. This approach, detailed in his new book, Living with Parkinson's Disease, is a critical resource for Parkinson's disease patients and their families. Presented in a friendly and easy-to-understand way, this book addresses PD-related issues and symptoms along with emerging therapies. In each chapter, Dr. Okun offers patients the necessary tools to manage their disease and to ultimately find joy and fulfilment in their lives."--, Publisher's website

Getting the diagnosis right -- Exercise and rehabilitation therapy -- To start or not start medications for Parkinson's disease -- Medication for Parkinson's disease motor symptoms -- Medications for non-motor Parkinson's disease symptoms -- Surgical therapies for Parkinson's disease -- Nutrition and the microbiome -- Treatment of neuropsychiatric Parkinson's disease symptoms