Parkinson=s is a chronic disease with unique characteristics and complications. This volume helps in understanding the problems faced by people with Parkinson=s and provides practical guidance for professional caregivers as well as family members. In addition to specific nursing and medical care, the book also addresses special aspects of communication, nutrition, the psychosocial situation and activating treatment. As a supplement to this revised new edition, the e-learning platform ?Online Pflegeschule & Parkinson= (Parkinson Online Nursing Course; www.online-pflegeschule.de) provides an opportunity to deepen the knowledge gained using podcasts and educational films.