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Paperback. Etat : New. The fully updated and revised sixth edition of the definitive guide to clinically tested and proven methods for effectively managing all of the symptoms characteristic of MS and MS treatment.Based on the most up-to-date disease management strategies, medical and research breakthroughs, and latest drug therapies, Dr. Randall T. Schapiro provides the information you need to manage both the disease and symptoms, and make everyday life easier.Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis features comprehensive treatment options for:FatigueSpasticityWeaknessTremorSpasmsPressure SoresIncontinenceStuttersBlurry VisionPainDizzinessNumbnessSexual DifficultiesCognitive Difficulties.

Paperback. Etat : New. Over 10 million adults in the United States have chronic problems with dizziness and imbalance - vestibular problems. This compares to 400,000 with Multiple Sclerosis or 1.5 million with Autism for example, both chronic illnesses with much greater name recognition. Vestibular problems are difficult to diagnose and treat. While vestibular problems come with various medical names (Meniere's, Perilymph Fistula, Endolymphatic Hydrops, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Mal de Debarquement (MdDS), and others) they present a common challenge for the affected person on how to deal with the dizziness and eventually find balance.Finding Balance addresses over a decade of illness, from the initial two years searching for a diagnosis, through the long years of treatment and finally to the period of rebuilding a life within the confines of what dizziness and vertigo will allow. Finding Balance provides a detailed description of symptoms, what can trigger them, the emotional reactions to symptoms, how to recognise their subtle differences and how to track them in order to contribute to your own diagnosis. It also emphasises the patient's responsibility for healing and eventually how to find the inner balance in life that will be necessary to equitably live with these symptoms over time and it provides a sense of time, of patience.Special features of Finding Balance include:Call-out boxes presenting facts and tips for dealing with the disorderAll of the medical information in the book has been reviewed by Vestibular Specialists for accuracyBulleted lists at the end of chapter with advice to the reader on next steps.

Paperback. Etat : New. This indispenable guide offers a complete picture of the road to recovery and the specifics to move ahead with your life. When possible it encourages readers to resume their favourite hobbies, participate in athletic activities and return to the workplace.For the first time, leading medical specialists at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic offer their expert advice on everything from emotional adjustments, to skin care, to home and car modifications, to quality-of-life improvements. Easy-to-read, illustrated and well organised, Mayo Clinic Guide to Living with A Spinal Cord Inury provides the ""how-to"" regarding the day-to-day challenges faced by anyone who has a Spinal Cord Injury.

Paperback. Etat : New. Get the Behavior You Want. Without Being the Parent You Hate! is a roadmap of quick, concrete strategies to help parents use everyday opportunities to create respectful, responsible, and resilient children between the ages of 18 months and 12 years-without screaming or nagging. With Get the Behavior You Want. Without Being the Parent You Hate! you'll know how to eliminate the behaviors you don't want while fostering the behaviors you do want like pitching in around the house, pleasant table manners, managing money, finishing multiple-step assignments, taking risks, asking for help, and coping with bad news.With today's busy parents in mind, each concise chapter provides easy-to-implement action steps and examples of how to teach respect, responsibility, and resilience plus ways to immediately address tantrums and unacceptable behavior while avoiding future conflicts down the road. Dr. G provides easy ways to modify the advice for children at different developmental stages, ranging from toddlers through kids ready to finish middle school.A hands-on, grab-me-for-a-few-minutes resource, Get the Behavior You Want.Without Being the Parent You Hate! will help parents who are struggling to get to bedtime without tears; parents who want to shop at Target without hearing constant whining and pleading; and parents who want someone to normalize their experience and say, ""Yes, this happens. Here's what you can do."" Upbeat, lively, and humorous, this book answers parents' most frequent questions and eliminates the guilt and guesswork out of raising a great kid.

Paperback. Etat : New. You Don't Look Sick chronicles one person's true-life story of illness and her physicians compassionate commentary as they journey through the four stages of chronic illness-Getting Sick, Being Sick, Grief and Acceptance and Living Well. The authors address such practical aspects as hiring a doctor, managing chronic pain, coping with grief and loss of function, winning battles with health and disability insurers, countering the social bias against the chronically ill, and recognizing the limitations of chronic illness care and charting a path for change and more. This warmhearted resource helps you focus on building a meaningful life as opposed to a life of frustration and fear. This book is thoroughly revised and updated based upon feedback from readers of the first edition. The authors have added a new section on Grief and Acceptance, address the passage of the Affordable Health Care Act and Dr. Overman has added practical travel tips that bring organization and focus to each phase of the journey. Designed for people at all stages of the chronic illness journey, this book is also illuminating for caregivers and loved ones.

Paperback. Etat : New. For more than half of all children with Epilepsy, the only reliable way to control seizures is the ketogenic diet, a rigid, mathematically calculated, Doctor-supervised regimen that is high in fat and low in carbohydrate and protein and strictly limits both calories and liquid intake.In Keto Kid: Helping Your Child Succeed on the Ketogenic Diet, Deborah Snyder, a family Physician and mother of a four-year-old, keto kid, provides compassionate advice for parents transitioning to a lifestyle where one extra bite of food can have serious repercussions on a child's health.This unique book gives readers all the facts about the day-to-day management of the diet, while communicating the emotional struggle encountered by children when they mourn the loss of their favourite foods and must learn rigid self-denial at a very young age.Topics covered include:Recipes for keto-friendly meals, and tips for making this limited diet more interestingManaging deeply food-oriented occasions like holidays and partiesTime-saving strategies, such as pre-weighing and freezing mealsDealing with the emotional loss of a child's favourite foodsA day-by-day account of life on the ketogenic diet, in diary formAnd much more!Snyder is calm, direct and above all, hopeful. Keto Kid is a practical guide that will enable families to successfully master the ketogenic diet, while making the experience as pleasant as possible for both child and parent.

Paperback. Etat : New. Of the estimated 5 million Americans who have Alzheimer's Disease, more than 7 in 10 live at home, primarily cared for by family and friends. Alzheimer's Disease: The Dignity Within: A Handbook for Caregivers, Family, and Friends was written in a workbook format aimed at increasing the caregiver's knowledge of the disease. As a result, these caregivers - whether family members, friends or health professionals - will be better equipped to nurture the dignity within people living with Alzheimer's and feel more confident doing so. The book is a tool for caregivers that will impact not only the way they relate to persons with Alzheimer's Disease, but other relationships as well.It contains information on how to take care of a person with Alzheimer's Disease by mapping out each stage of the disease and showing what can be done from a caregiving standpoint at these various stages. In addition, the book discusses how important it is for caregivers to take care of themselves. It educates readers with easy-to-understand charts and sketches on what physically happens to the brain during the progression of Alzheimer's. Its five sections focus on the nature of Alzheimer's Disease and on being a caregiver, covering topics such as tips for caregivers; challenges and solutions; changes in the brain that are responsible for the problems associated with the disease; and much, much more.However, the most important tenet of the book is that we can better care for people with Alzheimer's by recognising and nurturing the essence within a person living through the different stages of the disease. Both caregivers and people affected by Alzheimer's can live with a sense of dignity, importance, and self-esteem.

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Paperback. Etat : New. Hepatitis C is the most common blood-borne virus in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that 3.2 million Americans are chronically infected with the chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). Treatment for HCV is long, sometimes lasting a year or more with success rate currently around 50%. And the medications often cause incapacitating side effects. Two new medications introduced in 2011 are showing success rates of 75 to 80%. However these new medications are taken with existing HCV drugs and include and intensify the side effects.Hepatitis C Treatment One Step at a Time provides the practical advice and daily inspiration you need to help you successfully make it through hepatitis C (HCV) treatment.Deciding to undergo hepatitis C treatment is one of the bravest and most important steps toward health you'll ever make. As a Stanford nurse in the HCV field and a patient who was treated twice for HCV, Lucinda K. Porter understands how physically and emotionally challenging treatment can be.In Hepatitis C One Step at a Time, she provides entries for each day of treatment, offering you a daily dose of relief, encouragement, and tips to help you stay on treatment. From dealing with fatigue and nausea to nosy co-workers and lab results, Porter provides everything you need to know to ease the process, including how to:Prepare for treatment, mentally, physically, and financiallyManage side effectsSet up a support systemKeep your spirits up with daily inspiration and humourCelebrate your strength and acknowledge your milestonesFind additional community and up-to-date information with an extensive resources section.

Paperback. Etat : New. In 2008, Amy Curran Baker was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and opted for bilateral mastectomy with direct to implant reconstruction. Within three weeks of being diagnosed she had a mastectomy and was on the road to recovery. But after the surgery she had a lot of questions, the same that most women will have. As an Occupational Therapist, she knew some of the answers from her own clinical training and experience. But many more came from speaking with other women who had undergone mastectomies, from researching message boards and a little bit of luck.Now she and her co-authors have brought together the answers to the questions that women face in chapters that cover everything from how to prepare for going to the hospital to when you come home. Amy and her co-authors answer:Why am I so tired all the time?What about these drains?Should I worry about Lymphedema?Implants or flap procedure?And more Although everyone's experience is slightly different depending upon one's individual choice: mastectomy alone or mastectomy with reconstruction; the majority of the information applies to all women who had a mastectomy.Amy and her co-authors include chapters on key issues all women face including wound management, scar massage, dressing and bathing, emotional recovery and more. And although mastectomy is frightening, the authors make clear that today's procedure is not what it used to be.Now What? is the first resource to provide all the information that women need after mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery so that they can focus on what matters most: healing and staying well.

Paperback. Etat : New. An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's Disease and that number continues to grow. By 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer's could range from 11.3 million to 16 million. Alzheimer's Disease is not a normal part of ageing. It is a devastating disorder of the brain's nerve cells that impairs memory, thinking and behaviour. Written for patients, their families and caregivers, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talents throughout the disease process. The book is divided into three sections that correspond to the progression of Alzheimer's and the unique challenges encountered at each stage.Section A: The major part of the book divides the progression of the disease into stages: the Pre-Clinical Stage; Early-To-Mild Stage, which marks the onset of the disease; Moderate Stage; and the Severe Stage. Hundreds of practical tips geared to coping and compensating at each level of the disease provide support for the affected individual and the caregiver.Section B: A bonus section of questions and answers addresses specific issues caregivers face and give them points to reflect on as they continue the process. Key topics covered include:Legal and financial issuesFamily forums in the caregiving processThe role of medication at various stages of the diseaseHelping children understand what is happening to a loved oneHandling the holidays and celebrationsMaking the living environment more stimulating and enjoyableSection C: Lists resources and suggests websites to find additional information about the disease itself as well as related valuable networks.With an abundance of pointers and guidelines for affected individuals, their families, friends and caregivers, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier is essential for all readers who want to focus on the capabilities that remain instead of those that have been lost.

Paperback. Etat : New. Over 1.4 million people sustain a brain injury each year in the United States. Add to that the number of returning Veterans with a brain injury and the numbers are staggering. The Brain Injury Survival Kit: 365 Tips, Tools and Tricks to Deal with Cognitive Function Loss aims to give brain injury survivors, their families and loved ones the strategies they need to improve brain function and quality of life. The book is a compendium of tips, techniques and life-task shortcuts that author Cheryle Sullivan has compiled from her personal experience. Readers will learn successful approaches to:Balancing a checkbookUsing medication alarmsCompensating for impaired memory functionLocating things that have been put awayWord findingConcentration exercisesCommunication toolsAnd much more!From basic principles to unique solutions for saving time and energy, this book is packed with helpful information for those coping with the special challenges of a brain injury.

Paperback. Etat : New. An essential resource for all stroke survivors and their families and caregivers.Updated and expanded new edition of the popular resource written by a stroke survivor who has spent 24 years helping other survivors live life to the fullest potential. , After a Stroke: 500 Tips for Living Well is filled with practical tips and support to help you cope with the lifestyle changes that come in the wake of a stroke. This book will show you how to:Get the medical care you need Become familiar with robotics and other modern tools to help prevent spasticity and make daily life easier Navigate personal relationships as one partner becomes a survivor and another a caregiver Incorporate alternative and integrative therapies into your recovery Connect with organizations and outreach centers for stroke patients Get the most out of home care Cut through rhetoric with frank, candid, and truthful answers to ""Frequently Asked Questions""The second edition includes five totally new chapters, and covers the latest in stroke prevention, medical treatment, and rehabilitation to help survivors transition from being a patient to returning to a life well-lived.

Paperback. Etat : New. Being diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease can be distressing and adjusting to the effects of the disease can be difficult. The second edition of Parkinson's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier will help readers lead a remarkably unlimited life. Filled with tips, techniques and shortcuts readers will learn basic lessons for conserving time and energy, enabling them to do more of the things they want to do. Throughout the book, specially marked tips are provided for those who provide care and support for people with this disease. By adapting their routine, making their homes more accessible and keeping a positive outlook, readers will have the power to take control of their life and rise above the challenges of PD. This book features tips to help readers:Streamline daily activitiesBecome organised and work smarterFind ways to stay involved and in touchDiscover local, state and national resourcesBecome more independentThis book will empower readers as they face the future. Parkinson's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier, Second Edition is an indispensable resource for patients, family, friends and caregivers.

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Paperback. Etat : New. Peripheral Neuropathy is one of the most common diseases most people never heard of and yet, upwards of 20 million Americans have it! It is estimated that 60 to 70 percent of people with Diabetes have mild to severe Neuropathy. That fact alone is staggering. Other causes include vitamin deficiencies, autoimmune diseases, kidney, liver or thyroid disorders, Cancer and a variety of other medical conditions. According to the Neuropathy Association the extent and importance of Peripheral Neuropathy has not yet been adequately recognised. The disease is apt to be misdiagnosed, or thought to be merely a side effect of another disease. However, people from all walks of life live with this neurological illness that has been described by those who have it as a tingling or burning sensation in their limbs, pins and needles and numbness. You Can Cope with Peripheral Neuropathy: 365 Tips for Living a Full Life was written by both a patient-expert and Doctor and is a welcome addition to the information on this subject. It covers such diverse topics as:What to ask at Doctor appointments Making the house easier to navigate with Neuropathy Where to find a support groupUsing vitamins and herbs for treatment Tips for travellingAnd much, much more!You Can Cope With Neuropathy is a compendium of tips, techniques and life-task shortcuts that will help everyone who lives with this painful condition. It will also serve as a useful resource for their families, caregivers and health care providers.

Paperback. Etat : New. Yes, You Can Get Pregnant: How To Improve Your Fertility Now and Into Your 40s is the complete guide to getting pregnant and improving fertility naturally -- even if you've been told your chances of conception are low. A nationally renowned women's health and fertility expert, Aimee Raupp has helped thousands of women optimize their fertility and get pregnant. Now, in Yes, You Can Get Pregnant, she provides her complete program for improving your chances of conceiving and overcoming infertility, including the most effective complementary and lifestyle approaches, the latest nutritional advice, and ways to prepare yourself emotionally and spiritually.In a friendly, understanding, and inspirational manner, Yes, You Can Get Pregnant provides hope, scientifically-backed knowledge, and emotional support to help you improve your health and fertility from the inside out so that you can become the mother you want to be.

Paperback. Etat : New. This indispenable guide offers a complete picture of the road to recovery and the specifics to move ahead with your life. When possible it encourages readers to resume their favourite hobbies, participate in athletic activities and return to the workplace.For the first time, leading medical specialists at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic offer their expert advice on everything from emotional adjustments, to skin care, to home and car modifications, to quality-of-life improvements. Easy-to-read, illustrated and well organised, Mayo Clinic Guide to Living with A Spinal Cord Inury provides the ""how-to"" regarding the day-to-day challenges faced by anyone who has a Spinal Cord Injury.

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Paperback. Etat : New. For those who have trouble falling asleep, awake exhausted, or are awakened throughout the night by a restless or snoring partner, help is here.Do you take a long time to get up and get going in the morning? Do you wake up feeling like you barely slept at all? Do you wake up in the early morning hours and find it difficult to go back to sleep? Do you have uncomfortable feeling in your extremities that keep you from falling or staying asleep? Do recurrent nightmares disturb your sleep? If you or someone you love has trouble sleeping, Dr. Robert S. Rosenberg will help you identify the problem and provide targeted solutions so you can start awakening refreshed and renewed immediately. Based on the most recent research and including real patient stories from Dr. Rosenberg's practice, his new book discusses the most common causes and symptoms of each disorder, answers the most frequently asked questions about each and provides the latest solutions to help you finally get a good night's sleep. A sleep specialist and researcher, Rosenberg also shares the latest research on the connections between sleep disorders and PTSD and ADHD. And his ten-point plan for getting your best sleep will help you improve the quality of your sleep and your health and mood right away.Dr. Rosenberg will help you:Prevent and manage sleep disorders, including insomnia, restless leg syndrome, snoring, sleepwalking, and sleep eating, among othersImprove your sleep habitsFind relief from your symptomsAsk your doctor the right questionsEnhance the quality of sleepManage stress and anxietyFind the right doctor to diagnose and treat your sleep disorder.

Paperback. Etat : New. Over 200,000 people visit Doctors each year for smell and taste problems. Since our ability to smell and taste decreases with age, up to 14 million Americans aged 55 and older may live with these disorders, undiagnosed. Smell and taste disorders affect a person's ability to enjoy food and drink and may result in decreased appetite, weight loss and too much added sugar and salt in the diet. In severe cases they may lead to depression. Smell and taste problems can also interfere with personal safety, limiting the ability to notice smoke and potentially harmful chemicals and gases.Navigating Smell and Taste Disorders is a unique collaboration between a Doctor and a Food Consultant that both addresses the subject of smell and taste loss and provides food preparation tips and a special recipe section that will appeal to other senses and make food attractive again. This is a must-have reference book for all those living with smell and taste disorders.The book covers the whole disorder including:How smell and taste workCauses of smell and taste problemsTreatmentsWhat you can expect when you visit a specialistRecipes that will appeal to other senses and make food attractive againFirst-person accounts of coping with this disorderNavigating Smell and Taste Disorders is the inaugural book in the series Neurology Now Books from the American Academy of Neurology. Inspired by Neurology Now, the AAN's leading neurologic patient information magazine, Neurology Now Books are written from a multidisciplinary approach, combining the expertise of a Neurologist with other related experts and patients and caregivers. Each volume will provide the reader with the most up-to-date information, answers to questions and concerns and first-person accounts of others who are living with a neurologic disorder.

Paperback. Etat : New. The spinal cord is a vital part of the central nervous system; even a small injury can lead to severe disability. In the US, there are approximately 230,000 people living with traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (SCI), with over 10,000 more becoming disabled each year. Learning to live with SCI can be a challenge to any individual, caregiver or family. To improve their ability to cope, everyone involved must understand how the body responds to a Spinal Cord Injury and educate themselves about treatment and management issues. Spinal Cord Injury, the newest title in the critically acclaimed American Academy of Neurology Press Quality of Life Guides, is an authoritative and reliable resource for any patient, family member or caregiver looking to inform themselves on this topic.Written in easy-to-understand language, this excellent overview of Spinal Cord Injury and its treatment, is essential reading for all patients desiring a better quality of life and for family members and caregivers who need a better understanding of this condition and its effects. This informative book explains the anatomy of the spine, the results of injury and the treatment and management issues encountered during rehabilitation. It contains a glossary with commonly used terms and website resources that can aid in further research. In addition, it includes current research to help SCI patients make informed medical decisions that promote optimum healing.Spinal Cord Injury will help patients, caregivers and family members cope with SCI and enjoy a better quality of life.

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Paperback. Etat : New. Studies indicate that 40% of Americans use some form of alternative medicine; for individuals with long-term disabilities, learning about their options is even more critical. Written by the former director of the Spinal Cord Research and Education Foundation of the PVA, this is the first book to cover alternative therapies for Spinal Cord Injury. From acupuncture to laser-based therapies, herbal medicine, homeopathy, craniosacral therapy, magnetic healing and more, the book empowers readers by:Providing clear, reliable information on alternative choices to traditional health careEquipping readers to make more informed decisions about their own health careTailoring information to meet the specific needs of the approximately 450,000 individuals living with a Spinal Cord InjuryProviding healing modalities that minimise the risks that are especially relevant to people with SCI, like overmedication, hospitalisation and life-threatening infections.For those who have been forced to rely on the advice of the traditional medical specialist for their health care, this book opens a broad array of holistic options. It is essential for anyone suffering from a Spinal Cord Injury, their families, friends, caregivers and health-care providers.

Paperback. Etat : New. Despite the prevalence of disabling cognitive symptoms among people living with Multiple Sclerosis, there is a dearth of literature on this important topic. Multiple Sclerosis: Understanding the Cognitive Challenges is the first comprehensive discussion of MS-related cognitive dysfunction, including the changes that can occur, their assessment and treatment and strategies for dealing with their impact in daily life.Written by two Clinical Psychologists with special expertise in MS and with contributions by two leading Neuropsychologists, the book answers all questions patients may have about their condition, including:A definition of cognition and discussion of the processes that underlie human thoughtThe emotional and social impact of cognitive changesThe neuropsychological evaluation of cognitive symptomsDetailed overview of treatment optionsVignettes describing the real-life experiences of a person with cognitive dysfunctionExtensive references to the scientific literatureCombining detailed, referenced advice with hands-on strategies for living, this is the only book to provide in-depth information about cognitive dysfunction. It will be an invaluable reference to patients, families and caregivers, as well as health professionals who care for people with MS.

Paperback. Etat : New. This new illustrated guide to assistive technologies and devices chronicles the use of AT/AD - technology used by individuals with disabilities to perform functions that might otherwise be difficult or impossible.This book empowers people to use assistive technologies to overcome some of their physical or mental limitations and have a more equal playing field. It includes real-life examples about how people with disabilities are using assistive technology (AT) to assist them in daily tasks and discusses emotional issues related to AT/AD.

Paperback. Etat : New. The fully updated and revised sixth edition of the definitive guide to clinically tested and proven methods for effectively managing all of the symptoms characteristic of MS and MS treatment.Based on the most up-to-date disease management strategies, medical and research breakthroughs, and latest drug therapies, Dr. Randall T. Schapiro provides the information you need to manage both the disease and symptoms, and make everyday life easier.Managing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis features comprehensive treatment options for:FatigueSpasticityWeaknessTremorSpasmsPressure SoresIncontinenceStuttersBlurry VisionPainDizzinessNumbnessSexual DifficultiesCognitive Difficulties.

Paperback. Etat : New. Over 10 million adults in the United States have chronic problems with dizziness and imbalance - vestibular problems. This compares to 400,000 with Multiple Sclerosis or 1.5 million with Autism for example, both chronic illnesses with much greater name recognition. Vestibular problems are difficult to diagnose and treat. While vestibular problems come with various medical names (Meniere's, Perilymph Fistula, Endolymphatic Hydrops, Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV), Mal de Debarquement (MdDS), and others) they present a common challenge for the affected person on how to deal with the dizziness and eventually find balance.Finding Balance addresses over a decade of illness, from the initial two years searching for a diagnosis, through the long years of treatment and finally to the period of rebuilding a life within the confines of what dizziness and vertigo will allow. Finding Balance provides a detailed description of symptoms, what can trigger them, the emotional reactions to symptoms, how to recognise their subtle differences and how to track them in order to contribute to your own diagnosis. It also emphasises the patient's responsibility for healing and eventually how to find the inner balance in life that will be necessary to equitably live with these symptoms over time and it provides a sense of time, of patience.Special features of Finding Balance include:Call-out boxes presenting facts and tips for dealing with the disorderAll of the medical information in the book has been reviewed by Vestibular Specialists for accuracyBulleted lists at the end of chapter with advice to the reader on next steps.