Making the connection between brain and behavior coping with Parkinson's disease

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 behavio...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Friedman, Joseph H. (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York, NY : Demos Health c2008.
Edición:1st ed
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Sumario: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 aff
Notas:Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (218 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781282075252
9786612075254
9781935281092