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PublisherSourcebooks, Incorporated

ISBN-101402213441

ISBN-139781402213441

eBay Product ID (ePID)66596676

Product Key Features

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameAlzheimer's Answer Book : Professional Answers to More Than 250 Questions about Alzheimer's and Dementia

Publication Year2008

SubjectNeurology, General, Diseases / Alzheimer's & Dementia, Diseases / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorCharles Atkins

Subject AreaHealth & Fitness, Medical

SeriesAnswer Book Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.9 in

Item Weight17.9 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width6 in

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TitleLeadingThe

Series Volume Number0

Dewey Decimal616.831

Table Of ContentAcknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: What Are Alzheimer's and Dementia? Chapter 2: Dementia Basics Chapter 3: Getting a Diagnosis Chapter 4: The Dementia Evaluation Chapter 5: Alzheimer's and Other Types of Dementia Chapter 6: Treatments Chapter 7: Taking Care of the Whole Person Chapter 8: Medications Chapter 9: Emotional and Behavioral Changes Chapter 10: Keeping Your Loved One Safe Chapter 11: Understanding Medicare Chapter 12: Understanding Medicaid Chapter 13: Advance Directives Chapter 14: Other Legal and Financial Issues Chapter 15: Nursing Homes and Extended-Care Facilities Chapter 16: Caring for the Caregiver Chapter 17: If You've Been Diagnosed Chapter 18: The Family Chapter 19: Hope for the Future Appendix A: Chapter-by-Chapter References Appendix B: Resources Appendix C: Geriatric Questionnaire Appendix D: State-by-State Guide to Resources and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs Index About the Author

SynopsisThe number of people with some degree of dementia is growing rapidly. This book offers sound advice and immediate guidance in a time when we are overwhelmed with confusing and often conflicting information. It explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers., Written in an easy-to-read Q & A format, The Alzheimer's Answer Book explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers., Q&A Is Alzheimer's disease hereditary? Are there memory exercises I should be doing now? Is all dementia Alzheimer's, or are there other forms? How do I make time for both my parent with Alzheimer's and my children? How long can someone live with this disease? All caregivers and families touched by Alzheimer's and dementia face a seemingly overwhelming number of emotional decisions. The Alzheimer's Answer Book serves as a much-needed resource for you in this difficult time and is full of the sound advice and immediate guidance you need. Written by an experienced doctor who began his career as a geriatric psychiatrist, The Alzheimer's Answer Book covers such topics as: What are the causes of Alzheimer's and dementia What preparations do I need to make immediately after diagnosis? Are there medications available that help slow the progress of the disease? How can I tell if my parent is in pain? How can I avoid "caregiver burnout" when I'm constantly caring for a parent? Where can I find resources and support in my community? What are the differences between Medicare and Medicaid, and how do I know what insurance will and will not cover? Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Alzheimer's Answer Book explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers to all of your most pressing questions., Q&A Is Alzheimer's disease hereditary? Are there memory exercises I should be doing now? Is all dementia Alzheimer's, or are there other forms? How do I make time for both my parent with Alzheimer's and my children? How long can someone live with this disease? All caregivers and families touched by Alzheimer's and dementia face a seemingly overwhelming number of emotional decisions. The Alzheimer's Answer Book serves as a much-needed resource for you in this difficult time and is full of the sound advice and immediate guidance you need. Written by an experienced doctor who began his career as a geriatric psychiatrist, The Alzheimer's Answer Book covers such topics as- What are the causes of Alzheimer's and dementia What preparations do I need to make immediately after diagnosis? Are there medications available that help slow the progress of the disease? How can I tell if my parent is in pain? How can I avoid "caregiver burnout" when I'm constantly caring for a parent? Where can I find resources and support in my community? What are the differences between Medicare and Medicaid, and how do I know what insurance will and will not cover? Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Alzheimer's Answer Book explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers to all of your most pressing questions.