"This revised and expanded edition of Caring for the Parkinson Patient has mined the depths of the best and most current research to provide new information and valuable suggestions relating to virtually every concern faced by Parkinson's sufferers, family members, and caregivers. Sixteen new or updated chapters - written by experts in neurology, diagnostics, treatment research, nursing, speech and communication, physical therapy, psychiatry and psychology, and support services - combine to form a useful and comprehensive volume." "Caring for the Parkinson Patient is an indispensable resource guide for all those touched by Parkinson's disease. With a wealth of information, encouragement, and practical advice, this book offers much-needed hope to patients, families, and caregivers alike."--Jacket.
|