| Description |
xvii, 202 pages ; 24 cm. |
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Inside diseases and disorders |
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Inside diseases and disorders.
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| Summary |
"This book provides readers with the information they need to better understand Alzheimer's disease. Written in easy-to-understand language, it is aimed at those who may have a parent, grandparent, or other loved one struggling with this condition"-- Provided by publisher. |
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Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes problems with thinking, memory, and behavior. Such symptoms as memory loss usually develop slowly but get worse over time, eventually becoming severe enough to interfere with daily activities and bodily functions. What You Need to Know about Alzheimer's Disease is part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "Top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easily navigable structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering such basics as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations. -- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 177-193) and index. |
| Contents |
What is Alzheimer's disease? -- The history of Alzheimer's disease -- Causes and risk factors -- Signs and symptoms -- Diagnosis, treatment, and management -- Long-term prognosis and potential complications -- Effects on family and friends -- Prevention -- Issues and controversies -- Current research and future directions. |
| Subject |
Alzheimer's disease.
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Families.
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MEDICAL / Internal Medicine.
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Alzheimer's disease. (OCoLC)fst00806532
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Families. (OCoLC)fst01728849
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| Added Author |
Hill, Valerie, 1975- author.
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| Added Title |
Alzheimer's disease |
| Other Form: |
Online version: Domico, Matthew. What you need to know about Alzheimer's disease Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, ABC-CLIO, [2022] 9781440870323 (DLC) 2021054205 |
| ISBN |
9781440870316 (hardcover ; acid-free paper) |
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1440870314 (hardcover ; acid-free paper) |
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9781440870323 (ebook) |
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