Includes index.
Introduction
What is Parkinson's disease?
Who gets Parkinson's disease?
Signs and symptoms of Parkinson's disease
Early symptoms
Moderate Parkinson's disease
Advanced Parkinson's disease
Behavioral challenges and psychiatric symptoms
Young-onset Parkinson's disease
Diagnosing Parkinson's disease
How a diagnosis is made
Types of Parkinsonism
Diagnosing other neurologic problems
Treatment of Parkinson's disease
How the brain works and how treatment works
Choosing the correct medications
Drug therapies
Diet, exercise, and complemetary and alternative therapies
Surgical treatments
Other issues
Illness, hospitalization, and Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease research
Questions and answers.
Parkinson's disease : a complete guide for patients and families by William J. Weiner. ISBN 9780801885457. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.