Health Conditions : Parkinson's Disease

by Shelley Peterman Schwarz

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 more.

by J. Thomas Hutton

Comprehensive information on the course of the disease, possible complications, and current research is combined with very practical chapters on medication, exercise, and emotional support.

by Abraham Lieberman

The national medical director of the National Parkinson Foundation has written a sympathetic book aimed at answering the questions posed by patients and families dealing with this dreadful disease. He covers anatomy and chemistry changes, diagnostic tests, the autonomic nervous system, and how PD affects the body and the mind. Especially good is the section on anxiety and depression as a biological rather than a psychological symptom of the disease.

by Roger Duvoisin

This widely acclaimed guide for Parkinson's patients and their families explains the pathology, symptoms, and course of Parkinson's Disease, discuss current drug therapies and surgical procedures, and examine the latest research on the genetics of parkinsonism. New drugs and improvements in levodopa therapy are described, and a new chapter addresses the question of whether levodopa affects disease progression.