Psychiatric Issues in Parkinson's Disease is a practical guide to the management of various clinical issues seen in patients with Parkinson's Disease.

Features:

• Emphasizes the need for coordinated care between the various professionals, as well as between professionals and caregivers
• Provides an update on current developments in the neurology and management of Parkinson's Disease
• Explains an understanding and treatment of non-motor aspects of Parkinson's Disease
• Includes a variety of topics such as depression, psychosis, and anxiety

Short Contents

Neurology of Parkinson's Disease

• An Update on the Neurology of Parkinson's Disease
• An Update on the Management of Parkinson's Disease
• Management of Advanced Stage Parkinson's Disease
• Management of Associated Non-Motor Somatic Symptoms

Cognitive Dysfuncion in Parkinson's Disease

• Cognitive Impairment
• Dementia
• Dementia Secondary to Parkinson's disease vs. Dementia with Lewy Bodies

Psychiatric Disturbances

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Psychosis
• Sleep
• Behavioral Disturbances and Disinhibition Syndromes

Special Topics

• Disability
• Coping and Therapy
• Personality
• Rehabilitation
• Nursing Home Issues
• Advocacy Groups
• Caregiver Issues

Index

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