Parkinson's Disease The Way Forward - 2010 Revised Edition

I sat down and read it through completely, and was amazed at the knowledge, and well researched detail that you have presented. Notable, are the medical and technical knowledge together with the care and real concern for Parkinson's sufferers, which is shown by compassionate practitioners in many fields.This has to be the definitive book on this subject, giving hope, support and the tools with which to live as creatively and with as much dignity as possible. I do not just wish you well with it's publication, but am lost in admiration!"

This resource book is an essential user-friendly compendium and tool-kit. By following the various practical strategies described patients with PD can be helped and encouraged to improve their quality of life, function as best as they are able, reduce symptoms and minimise the distressing side-effects of drugs.

This may not be as headline-grabbing or sensationalist as foetal grafts or human cloning, but has the advantage of markedly improving the lives of those with this unfrotunate illness.

I have read the whole book, which I found a super help for both Doctors and Healthcare Professionals as well as for Patients and Carers. Honestly I haven't read such a detailed and multidisciplinary book so far. Eminent medical and allied healthcare professionals have contributed to the information in the book and all statements are backed up by scientific references.This is just a brief overview of how I see the whole book which is modern, comprehensive, practical and I think it really is "The way forward!"There are all the possible medical chapters involved including diagnosis, the difference between young and older onset, treatment (very comprehensive and good).I find it wonderful that all the chapters are also translated into non-medical language in addition to medical text, with practical aspects given for and by Patients, Carers, Nurse Specialists, etc.All possible Tests are explained including PET and SPECT and other (Biochemical) laboratory tests.Surgery is written in the best multidisciplinary and complex way I have ever read. Super!Even Anaesthesiology and Podiatric Surgery are involved.I very much enjoyed how much stress and volume is given to Nutrition, which even included recipes and dietary recommendations for healthy food, gaining or losing weight, overcoming problems with chewing, swallowing, etc. I didn't know about Glutathione, which is mentioned, with the references too.A lot of space is given to sexual life in PD. This is great and provides a lot of information, which is very useful and new for me too.Also Traditional Chinese Medicine aspects are mentioned including Acupuncture. I found this interesting since it is not my field and I appreciate it.Depression and other psychiatric problems are explained and ways for management provided, not only medically but also from the psychologist's point of view.All the health care professionals including PD Nurse Specialist, Physiotherapist, Speech and Occupational Therapist, etc. have their brief articles. Their role is explained and the need for them pointed out. Aspects such as communication are nicely written.Other problems such as Osteopathy and problems that occur especially in Older People are mentioned, which is very useful.A lot of Exercise is described with pictures, which is very practical.Even Patients' and Carers' Points of View are not omitted!To repeat what I said before - this is just a brief overview of how I see the whole book which is modern, comprehensive, practical and I think it really is "The way forward!"