Learn to handle the problems that Parkinson's patients face
Through Parkinson's Disease and Quality of Life, you will discover
common problem areas seen in patients with Parkinson's disease.
This book explores problems that interfere with functional
independence of patients and gives examples of occupational therapy
intervention and treatment techniques. Parkinson's Disease and
Quality of Life boldly deals with many seldom talked about
real-life issues facing people with Parkinson's disease, including
continued sexual intimacy and urinary incontinence. Although these
issues may not be curable, this book provides you with effective
treatments through data and case studies.
Parkinson's Disease and Quality of Life offers caregivers a
step-by-step plan to get organized. It includes a plan to put
together a workbook of all relevant information, as well as tips on
how to safeguard every room for a Parkinson's disease patient. This
book helps remind you that the families of the patient must not be
forgotten and that they can get the help they need through support
groups, community resources, and from professional staffing such as
nurses and aides. Parkinson's Disease and Quality of Life will
assist you in helping your patients by:
- using music therapy to help calm patients
- realizing the legal impact of Parkinson's disease by discussing
living wills, health care proxies, durable power of attorney, and
revocable and irrevocable trusts with your clients
- discovering that cognitive changes, dementia, and depression
can complicate the treatment of the disease and be more disabling
than the loss of motor function
- exploring the nursing home as a viable options for clients as
well as their families
Parkinson's Disease and Quality of Life also brings to light the
important subject of knowing the patients insurance policies and
working out contingency plans, like living wills, before they are
needed. This book gives you much-needed information on accessing
benefits for Parkinson's patients, including medicare, social
security, Veteran's benefits, and much more. Parkinson's Disease
and Quality of Life is full of methods and ideas to improve the
lives of the Parkinson's patient as well as their families.
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