Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior: Coping with Parkinson's Disease - Softcover

Friedman, Joseph H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1458739767 ISBN 13: 9781458739766

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant, 2012

Synopsis

"""Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive disease that affects as many as one million people in the United States alone. Although many patients and families are aware of the physical challenges that accompany Parkinson s disease, few are prepared to deal with the common behavioral issues that impact their quality of life. Behavior problems in PD are not always catastrophic, but they are common. It is estimated that 65-90% of PD patients experience some level of depression, anxiety, dementia, hallucinations, paranoid delusions, sleep disorders, and other behavioral disorders that affect everyone involved. Written in easy-to-read language, Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior is the only book that focuses entirely on an area that many doctors overlook, an area that often causes the most problems and can be the most treatable. The self-contained chapters will help readers understand, address, and cope with common behavioral issues, as well as provide guidance on ways to communicate with the healthcare team.

About this title

About the Author

Joseph H. Friedman, MD, is the director of the Parkinson's 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.

Review

"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 Review

"Dr. 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 (Book News 20100503)

Edition details

• Publisher: ReadHowYouWant
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1458739767
• ISBN 13: 9781458739766
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328