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Parkinson's Disease For Dummies
by 
Michele Tagliati, MD
Gary Guten, MD, MA
Jo Horne, MA
Deborah W. Brooks
  
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
Subject(s):  Health & Fitness
Nonfiction
Language(s):  English

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File size:   4463 KB
ISBN:   9780470139165
Release date:   Jan 29, 2007

Description

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.

About the Author

Michele Tagliati, MD, is Director of the Parkinson's Disease Center at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. ...

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