Understanding Parkinson's Disease: A Self-Help Guide

If You’ve Been Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. . .
 
…you are probably worried and full of questions. What course will the disease take? How will it affect your life? What are your treatment options?
 
Author David Cram, both a physician and patient himself for ten years, knows firsthand the questions that accompany the diagnosis of Parkinson’s. He understands how vital education and effective treatment are in coping with PD and maintaining the best quality perspectives to enlighten and encourage readers about PD.
 
Among the topics Dr. Cram covers:
 
      •  How PD is diagnosed
      •  Symptoms and stages of PD
      •  The emotional side of PD—conquering fear and denial
      •  Choosing the right health care team
      •  Drug therapy
      •  Surgical options
      •  How exercise can help
      •  Coping with day-to-day problems
      •  Caring for caregivers
 
A Fact-Filled Book for Coping with Parkinson’s Disease