Parkinsons Disease or Healthy Aging For Dummies

Parkinson's Disease: The Complete Guide for Patients and Caregivers

Author: Abraham N Lieberman

Personal, accessible, informative

A guide for Parkinson patients and their caregivers that addresses the body and the spirit

Written by an expert team of health-care professionals-including a neurologist, a social worker, a nurse practitioner, a physical therapist, and an attorney/financial planner-this guide takes every aspect of living with chronic degenerative illness into consideration.

You will find the answers to your most urgent questions:

* How can I overcome the functional limitations of Parkinson's disease?

* What are the pros and cons of various medications commonly used to treat Parkinson's?

* Why is it important to stay fit and eat right despite the limits Parkinson's disease may put on my body?

* What are some of the breakthroughs in alternative treatments?

* What can I do to better cope with the psychological and emotional issues inherent in living with Parkinson's?

* As a caregiver, how can I best juggle a program of care for a loved one and still find time for myself?

* What insurance options and other forms of financial aid are available and how can one protect one's assets and life savings from long-term illness?

Parkinson's Disease, which features an A to Z Guide to Symptoms and Side Effects and a state-by-state Resource Guide, will help you and your family succeed in your struggle to lead an easier and more fulfilling life.

Table of Contents:

1	Understanding Parkinson's Disease	7
2	The Story of Parkinson's Disease	24
3	PD: Its Causes and Progression	38
4	Understanding Drug Therapy	50
5	The Role of Diet and Exercise	76
6	Coming to Terms with Chronic Illness	100
7	The A to Z Guide to Symptoms and Side Effects	118
8	Help for the Caregiver	180
9	Planning Your Financial Future	196
10	Parkinson's Disease and the Future	223
	Appendix I Resources for Patients and Caregivers	231
	Appendix II Diseases That May Resemble Parkinson's Disease	253
	Appendix III Glossary	257
	Index	262

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Healthy Aging For Dummies

Author: Brent Agin MD

Look to this book for advice, techniques, and strategies to help people stay vigorous and healthy as they grow older.

People are becoming increasingly knowledgeable about managing their health as they age. Healthy Aging For Dummies explains how people can embark on a healthy lifestyle that will enable them to feel young, both mentally and physically, even as they’re getting older. It covers tips and advice on choosing the ideal physician; starting an exercise program; learning to meditate; taking the right vitamins and herbs; dealing with or preventing heart disease, cancer, and dementia; replacing negative thinking with positive thinking; and building memory and learning skills.