eBook - ePub
When Parkinson's Strikes Early
Voices, Choices, Resources and Treatment
- 288 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
When Parkinson's Strikes Early
Voices, Choices, Resources and Treatment
About this book
Parkinson's disease is often associated with the elderly, but half a million sufferers are in their early fifties or younger. This disorder carries both a physical and social stigma, with neurological degeneration made worse by the refusal of many to seek help. When Parkinson's Strikes Early grew out of an Internet discussion group in 1996, and was further inspired by actor Michael J. Fox's revelation that he has Parkinson's disease. This book covers symptoms, side effects of medication, support networks, and surgery options, and explores the physical, emotional, and social struggles that face young people with Parkinson's. Resources, advocacy ideas, and an index are also included.
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Yes, you can access When Parkinson's Strikes Early by Barbara Blake-Krebs, M.A., Linda Herman in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Medicine & Diseases & Allergies. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half title
- Dedication
- Title
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Important Note
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1 Welcome to the Journey
- 2 From Uninvited Guest to Master of the House: Symptoms and Side Effects as Parkinsonās Disease Progresses
- 3 Living with Parkinsonās Disease I: Quality of Life
- 4 Living with Parkinsonās Disease II: Romance, Marriage, and Family
- 5 Invisible People: How the Public Perceives Parkinsonās Disease
- 6 āInvisible No More!ā: Empowerment Through Community
- 7 When Drugs Fail: Surgeries for Parkinsonās Disease
- 8 Routes to a Cure, Hopes for the Future
- About Our Contributors
- Appendix 1: Ideas for Advocates
- Appendix 2: A Selective Resource Guide to Parkinsonās Disease Information
- Endnotes
- References
- Index