| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xvi, 319 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-303) and index. |
| Contents |
pt1. The history of a disease -- Introduction: Revealing the myth of Alzheimer's -- A gateway to the future of old age -- Alzheimer's 101: taming the scientific story of AD -- The troubling legacy of Dr. Alois Alzheimer and Auguste D. -- The birth of the Alzheimer's empire -- pt.2 Science and treatment -- Waiting for Godot: Alzheimer's treatments past and present -- A brave new world of genetics and molecular medicine? -- A new model for living with brain aging -- Identifying who needs a prescription for memory loss -- Preparing for a doctor's visit -- A prescription for successful aging across your life span -- Epilogue: Thinking like a mountain: the future of aging. |
| Subject |
Alzheimer's disease -- Popular works.
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| Added Author |
George, Daniel (Daniel R.), 1982-
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| ISBN |
9780312368166 |
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031236816X |
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