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

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

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<p>Fully Revised and Updated</p> <p>The only complete and up-to-date book addressing the most common behavioral symptoms of ParkinsonÌs Disease (PD), including depression, anxiety, hallucinations, disrupted sleep, and compulsive behavior.</p> <p>When people think about PD they usually picture tremor, shuffling, and other physical changes. But as many as 90% of all ParkinsonÌs patients also live with behavioral symptoms that few families are prepared to handle. In this fully revised and updated edition of <i>Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior</i>, Dr. Joseph H. Friedman, a leading expert in PD, explains the most common behavioral issues in down-to-earth, straightforward language, offers the most current research on available therapies and medications, and provides guidance on ways to communicate with your healthcare team for effective treatment. </p> <p>Now, fully updated and revised throughout and including three new chapters and two new appendices, <i>Making the Connection Between Brain and Behavior</i> includes even more information on a variety of treatment options, including Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). It is an essential resource for every person with PD and his or her family.</p> "