Foreword; Preface; Introduction; Prologue: No More Nagging; Chapter 1. Overview; Chapter 2. Personality; Chapter 3. Fatigue; Chapter 4. Apathy; Chapter 5. Depression; Chapter 6. Anxiety; Chapter 7. Dementia; Chapter 8. Hallucinations; Chapter 9. Delusions; Chapter 10. Confusion and Delirium; Chapter 11. Compulsive Behavior; Chapter 12. Sleep; Chapter 13. Surgery for Parkinson's Disease; Chapter 14. Driving; Chapter 15. Caregivers and Family; Chapter 16. Why You Should Not Go to the emergency Department (And Why You Should); Appendix A: Winning the Battle but Losing the War: Many Silver Linings Are in Clouds; Appendix B: Chemical imbalance or Moral Weakness?: Personal Responsibility in a Time of Brain Science; Glossary; Index
Joseph Friedman, MD, is the director of the ParkinsonÇ Disease and Movement Disorders Center of NeuroHealth. He is the Clinical Professor of Clinical Neurosciences at the Warren Alpert School of Medicine of Brown University. He is also an Adjunct Professor in the School of Pharmacy of the University of Rhode Island. He has been Clinical Director of the APDA Information and Referral Center for Rhode Island for over 20 years.
A fresh resource...educational...brings new clarity and practical treatment approaches...an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about the complex patterns of persons with Parkinson's disease. -- Midwest Book ReviewDr. Joseph Friedman, has a pleasing, conversational writing styleand he communicates complex medical issues with ease[Dr. Friedman] distills complicated and controversial medical issues into easily digestible discussions. He is the rare physician who is able to put himself in the patient's shoes, with discussions of common concerns that hit just the right tone enjoyable and easy to understand.""--Doody's Reviews""Dr. Friedman masterfully dovetails his own insights and practical approaches on behavioral issues in PD with the current scientific evidence. This authoritatively written yet refreshing book assures the patient, guides the caregiver, and enlightens the clinician in the often unpredictable journey of Parkinson's. It is a must-read for all whose lives are touched by this illness.""--Dr. Hubert H. Fernandez, daily columnist, Ask the Doctor, National Parkinson Foundation""Friedman (Brown University) characterizes the behavioral problems caused by Parkinson 's disease, summarizes research findings on the problems, and describes treatment options when any exist. Written for patients and their families, separate chapters address fatigue, depression, anxiety, dementia, hallucinations and delusions caused by medications, confusion, sleep, and driving safety. Example patient stories and a glossary are provided."" -- Book News
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