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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 616.833 EAN: 9781932603538 Edition: 2nd ISBN: 1932603530 Label: Demos Medical Publishing Manufacturer: Demos Medical Publishing Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: June 12, 2006 Publisher: Demos Medical Publishing Studio: Demos Medical Publishing Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease can be distressing, and adjusting to the effects of the disease is often difficult. This indispensable resource for patients, family, friends, and caregivers helps patients rise above PD’s challenges by working smarter, maintaining a positive outlook, and conserving time and energy. Organized by subject, the book covers a wide range of topics, including making the home more accessible; dressing aids and simple clothing adaptations; using technology to improve communication; eating and drinking tips for people with difficulty swallowing; mobility and exercise; managing home health care; cars and driving; leisure and recreational activities; travel; and much more. A resource section at the end of each chapter contains contact information for the agencies, organizations, and products mentioned. Completely revised and updated to include over 65 new tips and 40 additional resources, the book enables readers to become more independent and lead remarkably unlimited lives. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Insights on effects of drugsAmong many helpful things the section on obsessive/compulsive behavior resulting from sinemet medication enabled me to adjust medication to reduce inappropriate behavior. Rating:  - Helpful tips on how to cope with parkinson's DiseaseIt was very beneficial to my husband who has Parkinson's. He learned a few tips on balance that he didn'tknow before. Rating:  - Parkinson's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life EasierI purchased 2 copies of this book after researching available books on the topic. Gave 1 to my step-dad and 1 to my mother-in-law. They both have found this book VERY helpful. My mother-in-law refers to almost daily. At her request I purchased a 3 copy for her nephew who also has this horrible disease. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who has the disease. 
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