Dementia with Lewy Bodies and Parkinson's Disease Dementia: Patient, Family, and Clinician Working Together for Better Outcomes
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.59 (802 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0199977569 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-19 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Until now there has been no guidebook for the general public to help navigate these challenging disorders. When dementia is coupled with Parkinson's, which will develop in Parkinson's patients that live long enough, or with Lewy Bodies, which is the second leading cause of dementia behind Alzheimer's, the difficulties become even more daunting. Dr. Patients, spouses, families, and caregivers dealing with dementia face a host of complex issues, particularly when they must confront Dementia with Lewy Bodies or Parkinson's Disease. Ahlskog clearly explains all aspects of these disorders, their causes, symptoms, most effective drug treatments, proper doses, and which medications to avoid. Arriving for a doctor appointment knowing the issues and treatment options beforehand
Ahlskog is Professor of Neurology, Mayo Medical School and Chair of the Mayo Clinic Section of Movement Disorders, Rochester, Minnesota. He has published over 200 manuscripts in peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals and authored two books.. About the AuthorDr. He is a full-time clinician with most of his Mayo practice devoted to Lewy body disorders, including Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies
Dr. He is a full-time clinician with most of his Mayo practice devoted to Lewy body disorders, including Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy Bodies. Ahlskog is Professor of Neurology, Mayo Medical School and Chair of the Mayo Clinic Section of Movement Disorders, Rochester, Minnesota. He has published over 200 manu
Real help for caregivers, doctors and patients This book is astonishingly good: accurate descriptions of common problems and clear, useful approaches to medication and care. Dr. Ahlskog knows his stuff, anticipates issues, lays out orderly solutions, and gives helpful advice about what works, what may not work, and why. Car. Faye McMurtry said Excellant Book for the Layman. An authoritative, complete, and very helpful description of Dementia with Lewy Bodies, including treatments, written in clear everyday prose. Will use in preparation for doctor visits and to help remember and understand his instructions.. "Great information" according to Clarence L. Bishop. This is a fabulous book for Parkinson's. It is clear and easy to read in layman's language, but provides the background info. It seems to cover everything well. It did not cover what I am looking for (which it did not promise to cover). MY situation is a little different in tha