OBJECTIVES
1. Describe the symptoms and signs of Parkinson's Disease
2. Describe the process of diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's Disease, inclluding the following treatment modalities:
- Pharmaceutical
- Non-pharmaceutical
- Surgical
- Alternative and Complementary
- New Treatments
3. Explain the complications and c0-morbidities experienced by Parkinson's patients
4. Differentiate between:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Atypical Parkinsonism, and
- Parkinson's Plus Syndromes
5. Describe the main benefit programs for people with Parkinson's Disease
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW
ARTICLE #1: Parkinson's Disease
ARTICLE #2: Parkinson's 101
DIAGNOSIS
ARTICLE #3: Diagnosis and Treatment of Parkinson's Disease – A Systematic Review of the Literature – Summary
ARTICLE #4: Understanding Parkinson's Plus Syndromes and Atypical Parkinsonism
SYMPTOMS
ARTICLE #5: Pain in Parkinson's Disease
ARTICLE #6: Cognitive Changes in Parkinson's Disease
SURGERY
ARTICLE #7: Deep Brain Stimulation
NEW TREATMENTS
ARTICLE #8: Stem Cell Breakthroughs: What Do They Mean for Parkinson's?
ARTICLE #9: FDA Approves New Treatment for Parkinson's Disease
PARKINSONS DISEASE DEMENTIA
ARTICLE #10: Parkinson Disease Dementia
DISABILITY INFORMATION
ARTICLE #11: Disability Information – Michael J Fox Foundation
ARTICLE #12: Parkinson's - the ADA ( Accommodating Employees with Parkinson's Disease)
