A trained nurse, Lianna Marie served as her mother's caregiver and advocate for over twenty years through the many stages of Parkinson's disease. She founded AllAboutParkinsons.com, an online community that has connected and helped thousands of people with the disease, their families, and their caregivers. The Complete Guide for People With Parkinson's Disease and Their Loved Ones is written for people recently diagnosed and their family members; Everything You Need to Know About Caregiving for Parkinson's Disease is a go-to resource for all caregivers of those suffering from Parkinson's. Both books share the goal of educating and helping everyday people with no specialized training, providing comprehensive information, practical tips, and guidance about how to deal with the emotional toll of the disease. Marie speaks frequently to fellow caregivers, guardians, and nurse practitioners. Born and raised near Toronto, Marie now lives with her husband in Seattle. When not writing or speaking, she can be found in the swimming pool, training for her next competition.
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About the Author Preface Words You Need to Know PART 1 PARKINSON'S EXPLAINED 1. What Is Parkinson's? 2. Stages of Parkinson's 3. Parkinson's Disease vs. Parkinsonism 4. What Causes Parkinson's? PART 2 PARKINSON'S DIAGNOSIS 5. How Is Parkinson's Diagnosed? 6. Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders 7. Parkinson's Look-Alikes 8. Essential Tremor vs. Parkinson's 9. What is Young-Onset Parkinson's? PART 3 PARKINSON'S PROGNOSIS 10. Do People Die From Parkinson's? 11. How Fast Does the Disease Progress? 12. Are Some Cases of PD Worse Than Others? 13. Slowing the Progression of PD 14. Maintaining Independence 15. Hope for a Cure PART 4 SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS 16. What Are the Most Common Symptoms of Parkinson's? 17. All About Tremors 18. Pain and Parkinson's 19. Parkinson's and Depression 20. PD's Effect on Behavior 21. Don't Stress CONTENTS 22. When Anxiety Strikes 23. Hallucinations and Delusions 24. PD's Effect on Mobility 25. PD's Effect on Vision 26. PD's Effect on Speech 27. PD's Effect on Blood Pressure 28. PD's Effect on Sleep 29. PD's Effect on Skin 30. PD's Effect on Sex Life PART 5 TREATMENT AND MEDICATION 31. The Team Approach to Treatment 32. Parkinson's Medications 33. The Parkinson's Patch 34. Managing Medication Side Effects 35. Getting the Most Out of Medications 36. Timing Medications Right 37. Drug Interactions 38. Surgical and Ultrasound Options for Treating PD 39. The Role of Stem Cells 40. Alternative and Complementary Treatments 41. Treating Parkinson's With Nicotine 42. Tips for Swallowing 43. Help for Drooling and Dry Mouth 44. Managing Pain and Muscle Cramps 45. Help for Constipation PART 6 NUTRITION AND EXERCISE 46. A Parkinson's Diet 47. Parkinson's and Protein 48. Helpful Nutritional Supplements 49. Foods to Watch Out For 50. Parkinson's and Weight Loss 51. Exercise and Its Impact on Parkinson's 52. Posture Improvement Tips PART 7 MOBILITY 53. How to Increase Mobility 54. What to Do About Freezing 55. How to Prevent Falls PART 8 PARKINSON'S AND DEMENTIA 56. Parkinson's Dementia 57. Dementia With Lewy Bodies 58. Alzheimer's vs. Parkinson's Dementia PART 9 CAREGIVING 59. Caring for Someone With PD 183 60. Getting Outside Help 61. When Help Isn't Wanted PART 10 PRACTICAL MATTERS 62. Social Concerns 63. Dressing and Clothing 64. Take It Room by Room 65. Tips for Shopping 66. Decisions About Driving 67. Employment Issues 68. Getting Financial Help Acknowledgments Appendix Notes
"A useful book for patients and caregivers, written by a caregiver with a unique ability to describe complex phenomena in an easy-to-understand style. I recommend it." --Abraham Lieberman, MD, professor emeritus at Barrow Neurological Institute and founder of the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center