| Description |
xvi, 151 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
| Series |
Understanding health and sickness series |
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Understanding health and sickness series.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [121]-124) and index. |
| Contents |
1. What Happens When Someone Gets Alzheimer's Disease? Course of Disease and Diagnosis -- 2. The Brain -- 3. What Causes Alzheimer's Disease? -- 4. Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's Disease -- 5. Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease -- 6. Searching for a Cure -- App. A. NINCDS-ADRDA and DSM-IV Criteria for Alzheimer's Disease -- App. B. Drug Treatments in Alzheimer's Disease -- App. C. Suggestions for Further Reading/Viewing -- App. D. Sources for Information and Support -- App. E. The Internet. |
| Summary |
This book describing the most current knowledge of how and why Alzheimer's arises is written for those who have the disease, for their families and caregivers, for professionals who serve such people, for teachers, and for anyone with a general interest in the disease. An important feature of this book is clear explanation of the basic biology of Alzheimer's. A large section is devoted to the subject of caring for affected individuals, including legal and financial-planning advice and pointers for finding outside support services. |
| Subject |
Alzheimer's disease.
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Alzheimer Disease.
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| Added Author |
Sramek, John J.
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| ISBN |
0878059105 cloth alkaline paper |
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9780878059102 cloth alkaline paper |
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0878059113 paperback alkaline paper |
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9780878059119 paperback alkaline paper |
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