Alzheimer's and other Dementias
Answers at Your Fingertips
Seiten
2007
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3rd edition
Class Health (Verlag)
978-1-85959-148-2 (ISBN)
Class Health (Verlag)
978-1-85959-148-2 (ISBN)
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This book is a question and answer guide for anyone who has been affected by Alzheimer's or any other dementia. The questions are from real people and the answers cover symptoms, diagnosis and the practical realities of dealing with dementia.
This book is for anyone who has been affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia. You may have been recently diagnosed, you may know someone who is experiencing symptoms, or you may be caring for someone with the condition.
There are over 100 different types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding. Most forms of dementia cannot be cured.
This book answers 276 questions about the realities of dementia, and provides you with the knowledge to understand the condition and take control.
This book is for anyone who has been affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia. You may have been recently diagnosed, you may know someone who is experiencing symptoms, or you may be caring for someone with the condition.
There are over 100 different types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding. Most forms of dementia cannot be cured.
This book answers 276 questions about the realities of dementia, and provides you with the knowledge to understand the condition and take control.
BA, BPhil, Dip Anth. Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Society
1. What is dementia?
2. What is Alzheimer's disease?
3. Getting a diagnosis
4. Practical care day to day
5. Communication and activities
6. Personal safety
7. Behaviour that may cause difficulties
8. Carers' emotions
9. Getting help
10. Residential and nursing homes
11. Legal and financial advice
12. Treatment
13. Research
Glossary
Appendix 1: Useful addresses
Appendix 2: Some other reading
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 3.9.2007 |
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Verlagsort | Bridgwater |
Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 148 x 210 mm |
Gewicht | 345 g |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Gesundheit / Leben / Psychologie ► Krankheiten / Heilverfahren |
Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie | |
ISBN-10 | 1-85959-148-5 / 1859591485 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-85959-148-2 / 9781859591482 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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