{"product_id":"caring-for-the-parkinson-patient-a-practical-guide-paperback","title":"Caring for the Parkinson Patient: A Practical Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRaye L. Dippel\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew treatments and advances in therapy for the ravages of Parkinson's disease are constantly being researched and perfected for patients, yet those afflicted still must endure tremors, poor balance, speech problems, and lessened psychological well-being. Patients and families need the most up-to-date information available to improve quality of care and life.\u003cbr\u003eThis new, second edition of Caring for the Parkinson Patient covers a variety of topics, providing information and helpful suggestions for patients, families, and caregivers to aid them as they grapple with this chronic, debilitating neurological disorder. Sixteen accessible and information-packed essays by noted contributors address diagnosis and treatment, new research, communication, physical\/ occupational therapy, nursing care, problems faced by the caregiver, emotional changes, \"neurorehab,\" prevention of falls, sleep problems, surgery, community supports, the family, sexuality, and safe home environments.\u003cbr\u003eWith a wealth of information, practical advice, and encouragement, Caring for the Parkinson Patient is an indispensable resource guide for all those touched by Parkinson's disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJ. Thomas Hutton is in the private practice of neurology and directs the Neurology Research and Education Center as well as the National Parkinson Foundation Center of Excellence at Covenant Health System in Lubbock, Texas. \u003cbr\u003eRaye Lynne Dippel is a clinical and lifespan developmental psychologist in private practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado.\u003cbr\u003eHutton and Dippel also edited Caring for the Alzheimer Patient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 196\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.58 x 8.99 x 5.98 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 1989\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52612426203418,"sku":"9780879755621","price":24.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1005\/5604\/6618\/files\/eRnqlEgtdQ9780879755621.webp?v=1785398682","url":"https:\/\/j-s-five-and-dime.myshopify.com\/products\/caring-for-the-parkinson-patient-a-practical-guide-paperback","provider":"J \u0026 S Five and Dime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}