Publications: Treatments and therapies
Free publications about treatments and therapies for
Parkinson's, including medication,
surgery and complementary therapies
All of the items can be ordered free of charge - and most can be
downloaded.
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A booklet for people with Parkinson's and their families about
the drugs most commonly used to help manage the condition
A card for people with Parkinson's to record drug treatments and
their doctor's details
A place to record information about drugs taken and their
timings, and contact details of health professionals
This booklet looks at the types of surgery available to
treat Parkinson's, including deep brain stimulation.
A booklet about complementary therapies and how they may help
people with Parkinson's
A questionnaire for people with Parkinson's to complete before
visiting their doctor or Parkinson's nurse to help assess non-motor
Parkinson's symptoms
A leaflet about the recommendations made by the National
Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) on the
treatment of Parkinson's
An information sheet looking at the types of apomorphine
available, how it is taken and the advantages and disadvantages of
this treatment
An information sheet about the causes, treatments and types of
impulsive and compulsive behaviour that can be a side effect of
some Parkinson's drugs
A document to record discussion between healthcare professionals
and a person with Parkinson's about impulsive and compulsive
behaviour
An information sheet looking at the aims, methods and benefits
of conductive education
An information sheet looking at research into the causes of
Parkinson's and the development of gene therapy as a treatment
An information sheet looking at the hallucinations and delusions
that some people with Parkinson's may experience
An information sheet about the benefits of occupational therapy
for people with Parkinson's
An information sheet about the benefits of physiotherapy for
people with Parkinson's and their carers
An information sheet about speech and language therapy for
people with Parkinson's
An information sheet gives some helpful tips on how you can
prepare for your appointments with your GP, specialist or
Parkinson's nurse.
An information sheet looking at research into the effect ecstasy
has on the brain, and what this means for future Parkinson's
treatment
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