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020    9780761193098|q(hardcover) 
020    076119309X|q(hardcover) 
035    (OCoLC)994208173 
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050  4 RC523.2|b.D48 2017 
082 14 616.8311 
100 1  Devi, Gayatri,|eauthor. 
245 14 The spectrum of hope :|ban optimistic and new approach to 
       Alzheimer's disease and other dementias /|cGayatri Devi, 
       MD. 
264  1 New York :|bWorkman Publishing,|c2017. 
264  4 |c©2017 
300    xii, 324 pages ;|c24 cm 
336    text|btxt|2rdacontent 
337    unmediated|bn|2rdamedia 
338    volume|bnc|2rdacarrier 
500    Includes index. 
505 0  Introduction -- Do I have Alzheimer's? Identifying memory 
       disorders and the importance of early diagnosis -- I have 
       Alzheimer's: now what? Alzheimer's as a spectrum disease -
       - and using a multipronged treatment approach -- Whether I
       have Alzheimer's disease is nobody's business but my own. 
       When and how to share the diagnosis -- Do I need to quit 
       my job? Continuing to work with dementia -- and knowing 
       when to retire -- Who says I can't drive? Maintaining 
       independence and dignity in Alzheimer's -- Will I pass 
       this on to my children? The genetics of Alzheimer's -- and
       paths to prevention -- Do I face special challenges as a 
       woman? Gender and Alzheimer's -- I just don't care about 
       anything anymore. Treating depression and anxiety in 
       dementia and what to do about apathy -- I'd be crazy not 
       to be paranoid! Understanding paranoia, apraxia, and other
       frustrating behaviors, and how to effectively communicate 
       when logic doesn't work -- I'm not lost -- I'm on the road
       less traveled. Why not to worry about wandering -- I can't
       take it anymore! Advice to caregivers -- self-care, stress
       reduction, and when to seek additional help -- I think my 
       husband is cheating on me with my aide. Navigating 
       sexuality: suspicion, affairs, and special arrangements --
       Should I go to the hospital if I'm sick? Treating medical 
       illness alongside dementia -- Whether you like it or not, 
       here's what I want. Maintaining individuality in the face 
       of Alzheimer's -- I would rather die at home. Living and 
       dying with dignity -- in the comfort of home -- Gee, that 
       must be depressing! My life as a physician specializing in
       Alzheimer's -- trials, rewards, and lessons learned. 
520    "By defining Alzheimer's Disease as a spectrum disorder---
       like autism, it affects different people differently---Dr.
       Gayatri Devi offers new hope for its millions of 
       sufferers. A neurologist who's been specializing in 
       dementia and memory loss for more than 20 years, Dr. Devi 
       shares the stories of her patients in the kind of 
       narrative medical writing that grips the reader, humanizes
       the science, and offers equal parts practical wisdom and 
       advice. She explains the importance of an early diagnosis;
       drugs and therapies that can help manage the disease; and 
       how to cope, from maintaining independence to the best 
       ways to fight depression and apathy. There are chapters on
       sexuality, genetics, communication, even staying on the 
       job---because through her practice, Dr. Devi knows that 
       the majority of Alzheimer's patients continue to live and 
       work in their communities. They babysit the grandkids, 
       drive to the store (or own the store), serve their clients,
       or otherwise live fulfilling lives."--Back cover. 
650  0 Alzheimer's disease|vPopular works.  
650  0 Alzheimer's disease|xPrevention|vPopular works.  
650  0 Alzheimer's disease. 
650  0 Dementia. 
650  7 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Eldercare.|2bisacsh  
650  7 HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Alzheimer's & Dementia.
       |2bisacsh  
650  7 SELF-HELP / Aging.|2bisacsh  
650  7 Alzheimer's disease.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst00806532 
650  7 Alzheimer's disease|xPrevention.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst00806584
650  7 Dementia.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst00890050 
655  7 Popular works.|2fast|0(OCoLC)fst01423846   
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