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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 616.83
EAN num: 9781886039407
ISBN number: 1886039402
Label: Addicus Books
Manufacturer: Addicus Books
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 184
Printing Date: 2001-06
Publishing house: Addicus Books
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One-half million Americans are currently living with Parkinson's Disease. Another 40,00 are diagnoses annually. Because the illness has no cure, treatment and education are vital to maintaining the best qualitiy of life possible. Author David Cram understands that from two perspectives-that of a physician and as a person with Parkinson's Disease. In Understanding Parkinson's Disease, Dr Cram enlightens readers on both the basics of the illness and ways he ha s found to stay more active. Among the topics he covers: symptoms and stages of Parkinson's Disease, treament options-drug threrapy and surgery, the role of self-help, the emotional side of the illness, day-to-day coping, benefits of exercise, choosing the right doctor, and care for caregivers. Dr. Cram offers readers hope, brightening his pages with inspirational quotes from dozens of Parkinson's patients. Index, resource section, bibilography, glossary.
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A well-written, nicely organized basic introduction and self-help guide written from the perspective of a physician suffering from Parkinson's Disease (PD). This paperback manual explores both the physical and mental sides of dealing with a chronic, devastating illness. It provides strategies and tips for both the sufferer and the caregiver. My only reservation is that, at times, I wished the author would have provided more detailed information on specific, recommended techniques designed to aid the patient. Highly recommended reading.
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"Understanding Parkinson's Disease" is a well-written book introducing a patient to life as a Parkinson's patient. I purchased this book to pre-screen it for my parents and found that it was a good book to give them because of it's positive discusion about the disease. If you know a Parkinson's patient who refuses to read up about the disease (because they don't want to read about all the restrictions they will have to face in their future) this is a good "first" book. The "Self Help Guide" has a pro-active upbeat approach to working with the disease. It doesn't spend a lot of time belaboring how miserable the future will be, but focuses on how to deal with the present. Since Dr. Cram has Parkinson's Disease himself his viewpoints about the disease help give credibility and enlightenment to the reader. This book summarized all aspects of the disease while showing how to live with the symptoms. It is a good starter book for preparing to live with Parkinson's Disease. Purchase "Caring for the Parkinson patient" by Hutton for a more in-depth review of Parkinson's and how to live (or care for someone) with the disease.
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Dr. David Cram has written a very touching and informative book about Parkinson's Disease that I encourage anyone who has been diagnosed with PD or who knows someone who has been diagnosed with PD to check out. Dr. Cram who was dianosed ten years ago with PD writes from personal knowledge and covers everything from symptoms to the newest drug therapies. I also enjoyed the comments interspersed throughout the book from patients, physicians, nurses, counselors and therapists. This is a very encouraging book and I recommend it highly!
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