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Behavior
Understanding Behavior in Huntington’s Disease: A Guide for Professionals
Arik C. Johnson, Psy.D., Jane S. Paulsen, Ph.D., 2014, 66 pages. A must-read for anyone who deals extensively with an HD-affected individual, this book explains not only the behavior challenges created by HD, but their origin in the HD-affected brain. By understanding the basis of these behaviors, the authors are able to suggest effective ways of dealing with and preparing for them. The book also covers environmental, individual and health factors that contribute to behavior problems. Problem-solving tips and techniques are given for behaviors arising from communication difficulties, memory problems, cognitive break-down and emotional instability.
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SPECIAL OFFER: Thanks to a generous educational grant, HDSA is able to offer this updated guide available to HD families and their medical professionals at no cost.
Since the first edition of Understanding Behavior was published in 2000, much has been added to our understanding about HD including behavioral changes that take place along the continuum of the disease.
Written specifically for medical professionals, this second edition contains strategies that can be shared with caregivers as well as case studies that illustrate many of the most challenging behaviors associated with HD.
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caregiving
HDSA FAMILY GUIDE SERIES:
Caregiver’s Guide to Communicating with Healthcare Providers – Huntington’s Disease
HDSA, 2010, 18-page booklet. An introduction to working with healthcare providers and talking about Huntinton’s disease.
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A Caregiver’s Guide to Huntington’s Disease
US Huntington’s Disease Genetic Testing Group Revised 2003, 27 Pages. Presents the current diagnostic usefulness of genetic testing for HD and discusses the results of surveys that evaluate issues related to testing individuals at risk for this disease. This publication is extremely useful not only to those working in the HD community, but to all professionals who care for patients with adult-onset genetic disorders.
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HDSA FAMILY GUIDE SERIES:
Long-Term Care
HDSA, 2009, 24-page booklet. This guide is designed to help families facing the challenge of HD learn more about long-term care and to understand what may be involved in arranging this care for a loved one.
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clinical care
A Physician’s Guide to the Management of Huntington’s Disease (3rd edition)
Martha A. Nance, MD, Jane S. Paulsen, PhD, Adam Rosenblatt, MD, Vicki Wheelock, MD, HDSA 2011. Includes in-depth information on principles of treatment, genetic testing, medications, management of cognitive and behavioral problems and a new section with case studies.
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Foreign Language publications
Serie de Guías Familiares: Comunicación con los Proveedores de Salud: Guía para los Cuidadores
SPANISH / 18 pages
Revisado por: Vicki Wheelock, M.D. Centro de Excelencia de la HDSA
Editado por: Karen Tarapata & Deb Lovecky, HDSA
Traducido al español por: Arelis E. Martir-Negron, M.D.
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Serie de Guías Familiares: La Enfermedad de Huntington
SPANISH / 18 pages
Revisado por: Kathleen Shannon, M.D., Centro de Excelencia de la HDSA
Steven Hersch, M.D., Ph.D., Centro de Excelencia de la HDSA
Editado por: Karen Tarapata & Deb Lovecky, HDSA
Traducido al español por: Arelis E. Martir-Negron, M.D.
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Serie de Guías Familiares: La Prueba Genética
SPANISH / 20 pages
Revisado por: Randi Jones, Ph.D., Centro de Excelencia de la HDSA
Ami Rosen, CGC, Centro de Excelencia de la HDSA
Traducido al español por: Arelis E. Martir-Negron, M.D.
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Serie de Guías Familiares: Enfermedad Juvenil de Huntington
SPANISH / 40 pages
Editado por: Martha Nance, M.D. / Randi Jones, Ph.D. /
Suzanne Imbriglio, P.T. / Betsey Gettig, M.S., C.G.C.
Traducido por: DCM, SCVMC-Language Services (ST-4037 – 7/8/2010)
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Serie de Guías Familiares: Cuidados a Largo Plazo Para la EH
SPANISH / 18 pages
Revisado por: Suzanne Imbriglio, PT (Terapista Física)
Virginia Goolkasian / Ann Murfitt, MSW., LICSW
Traducido al español por: Arelis E. Mártir-Negrón, M.D.
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Serie de Guías Familiares: La Nutrición y la Enfermedad de Huntington: Una Guía para Familias
SPANISH / 25 pages
Revisado por: Ann Gaba EdD, RD, CDN, CDE
Editado por: Karen Tarapata & Deb Lovecky, HDSA
Traducido al español por: Arelis E. Mártir-Negrón, MD
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Serie de Guías Familiares: Terapia Fisica y Ocupacional
SPANISH / 34 pages
Revisado por: Suzanne Imbriglio, PT (Terapista Física)
Editado por: Karen Tarapata & Deb Lovecky, HDSA
Traducido al español por: Arelis E. Mártir-Negrón, M.D
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Guía Para Medico Sobre el Manejo de la Enfermedad de Huntington Tercera Edición
SPANISH / 125 pages
General Information
Huntington’s Disease: A Family Guide
HDSA, 2009, 21-page booklet. This short booklet offers an overview of HD.
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Lifting the Veil of Huntington’s Disease: Recommendations to the Field from the Huntington’s Disease Peer Workgroup
Recommendations to the field from the Huntington’s Disease peer workgroup
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HDSA FAMILY GUIDE SERIES:
Advanced Directives for Huntington’s Disease
HDSA, 2013, 28-page booklet. This short booklet offers an overview of advanced directives and special considerations around Huntington’s disease.
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Long Term Care Monograph
Report based on the work of the HDSA Long Term Care Workgroup
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genetics & genetic testing
HDSA FAMILY GUIDE SERIES:
Genetic Testing – Huntington’s Disease
HDSA, 2009, 18-page booklet. An introductory guide to genetic testing for HD.
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Genetic Testing for Huntington’s Disease:
Its Relevance and Implications
US Huntington’s Disease Genetic Testing Group Revised 2003, 27 Pages. Presents the current diagnostic usefulness of genetic testing for HD and discusses the results of surveys that evaluate issues related to testing individuals at risk for this disease. This publication is extremely useful not only to those working in the HD community, but to all professionals who care for patients with adult-onset genetic disorders.
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Juvenile Huntington's Disease
The Juvenile HD Handbook:
A Guide for Families and Caregivers (2nd Edition)
Martha Nance, MD, 2007. This book provides readers with information about Juvenile HD, including genetic testing, when it is appropriate to perform the test, how to understand your HD affected child, and what to do if you find yourself in compromising situations as well as where to turn for help.
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HDSA FAMILY GUIDE SERIES:
Juvenile Onset HD
Edited by Martha Nance, MD. This pamphlet defines Juvenile HD, diagnosis, specific medical issues, prognosis of the disease, financial, legal and social issues and more.
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Juvenile HD and the School Experience: Education and the Child Affected by Juvenile Onset HD
Edited by Martha Nance, MD. This book provides support and guidance to schools who have a student with Juvenile HD
Law enForcement Issues
FOR HD INDIVIDUALS & FAMILIES: Caregiver Guide & Support Documents
This booklet contains general guidelines for working with law enforcement, feedback regarding situations that may cause confrontations, and information about what to do in case of arrest or detainment.
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I have HD Card: A wallet card with information about HD.
My Crisis Template: A form that can be personalized with emergency numbers.
FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS
& FIRST RESPONDERS:
Law Enforcement Training Guide & Fact Sheet
This booklet contains an introduction to HD, and information about managing the motor disorder, the cognitive disorder, and the psychiatric disorder. It also contains a list of supporting questions to ask the caregiver, as well as information about special issues that arise in incarceration and confinement.
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Key Points for Law Enforcement FACT SHEET: A one-page document containing key points for law enforcement (prints double-sided on legal size paper).
Nutrition & Swallowing
HDSA FAMILY GUIDE SERIES:
Speech-Language and Swallowing Difficulties
Karen Bryant, Ph.D, CCC/SLP, HDSA, 2014, 22-pages. provides information and resources on speech and swallowing problems associalted with HD and offers case studies and potential solutions.
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Recipes from the Heartland
Recipes, nutrition tips and swallowing startegies for HD families prepared by members of HDSA’s Upper Midwest Region. Recipes from the Heartland was created especially for individuals and families affected by Huntington’s disease. Each recipe was carefully chosen by HD families in the Upper Midwest who have prepared these meals for their own families. Makes a great gift!
Please note: the Recipes in this cookbook may or may not be appropriate for your loved one living with HD. Please consult your speech-language pathologists, dietician or physician before serving any new foos or preparation for your loved one.
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HDSA FAMILY GUIDE SERIES:Nutrition and Huntington’s Disease
Discusses the nutritional needs in early, middle and late stage HD, provides hints for increasing calorie intake and recipes.
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PERIODICALS
HDSA Year in Review / The Marker
Annual review highlighting news and events concerning HD care, advocacy, research and other HDSA inititiatives in support of individuals with Huntington’s disease, their families, and healthcare professionals.
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HDSA’s Toward a Cure Newsletter
Toward a Cure provides information and opinions and relays items of interest to individuals with Huntington’s Disease and their families, healthcare professionals and interested friends and supporters.
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We Are HDSA!
We are HDSA! is a support group newsletter which communicates news and events to HDSA support groups across the United States. We are HDSA! features upcoming educational events, information about potential guest speakers for meetings, and articles of interest to the HD community.
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Personal and family issues
Is Daddy OK?
Janet Howes, ACSW 2004, 24 pages Book is ideal for kids, age 6 through 12 who have a parent, family member or other adult in their life who is affected by HD. Book is intended to serve as tool for parents to read along with children or as a starting point for discussions about how the story relates to their specific experiences.
A percentage of the proceeds from this book go to HDSA programs.
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Price: $12.95
HDSA FAMILY GUIDE SERIES: Talking With Kids — Huntington’s Disease
HDSA, 2012, 26-page booklet. An introductory guide to talking about Huntington’s disease with kids, youth, and teens.
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Talking With Kids About HD
HDSA, 2013, 111 pages. A book discussing how to have a conversation with children and family members of any age around Huntington’s disease and JHD.
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Price: $10.00
PERSONAL NARRATIVES
Homeward JourneyThe Poetry of Leslie R. Foor
Leslie R Foor, 2003, 140 pages. Depicts a young writer’s life through the art of poetry. Mr. Foor was affected by HD in his mid thirties but he never gave up hope. He continued to write poems until his struggle with the disease ended at the age of 48.
Percentage of the proceeds from this book benefit HDSA programs.
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Price: $14.95
The Greatest Man I Never Knew
Elizabeth Baxter, 2012 168 pages. A story about a daughter coping with the loss of her father, the man she never knew. In the story, she describes some of her own struggles and strengths since she herself is at risk for Huntington’s disease, the same disease that had robbed her of her father.
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Price: $22.00
It’s Better to Laugh Than Cry
Clarence Vos, 2013, 83 pages. A look at one family’s journey through Huntington’s disease and efforts to stay positive through the journey.
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Price: $10.00
Physical & Occupational therapy
HDSA FAMILY GUIDE SERIES:
Physical and Occupational Therapy – Huntington’s Disease
Suzanne Imbriglio, PT, HDSA, 2010. Provides helpful information and resources for people in all stages of HD. Revised and updated in 2010 to include new trends in HD care.
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Price: $2.00
