Living with Parkinson's Disease

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Parkinson's disease is one of the most common neurologic disorders, affecting many people over the age of 40 and more than 15% of all people over age 65. This book is written specifically for anyone who has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, as well as families members and friends. It will serve as a guide to learning about the disease and its potential impact on your life. It describes the nature of Parkinson's disease and treatments that are available for its management, as well as the results of research efforts devoted to the discovery of improved treatments. This is a time of great excitement in research and rapid advances in clinical management, such that most people diagnosed with the disease can continue to lead full and productive lives.