| Description |
1 online resource (58 pages). |
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age Children |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Series |
Can I tell you about ...?
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Can I tell you about-- ? series.
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| Contents |
Can I tell you about Parkinson's Disease? A guide for family, friends and carers; Introducing Nikolai, who has Parkinson's disease; Parkinson's disease is a medical problem; Shaking; Moving slowly and stiff muscles; Balance; Freezing; Memory; Organisation; Sleep; The treatments aren't perfect; Exercise and being positive; Feelings and pain; Ways people can help; More information about Parkinson's disease; Some words to know; Some helpful books; Some exercise resources; Recommended organisations and websites. |
| Summary |
Nikolai invites readers to learn about Parkinson's from his perspective, helping them to understand how Parkinson's affects his daily life, why some tasks can be especially challenging for him, and how he can be helped. This illustrated book will be a helpful guide for family, friends and carers and a great starting point for group discussions. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Parkinson's disease -- Juvenile literature.
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Parkinson's disease. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Juvenile works.
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| Added Author |
Corrow, Lydia.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Hultquist, Alan M. Can I tell you about Parkinson's Disease? : A guide for family, friends and carers. London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, ©2013 9781849059480 |
| ISBN |
9780857007674 (electronic book) |
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085700767X (electronic book) |
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