Patricia B Smith, Mary M Kenan, Mark Edwin Kunik

Alzheimer's for Dummies

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"I wish I had this book when my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This is a powerful tool for those who battle this disease." - Leeza Gibbons Manage medical, financial, and legal issues Reassuring ways to take care of your loved one- and yourself Caring for someone with Alzheimer's? This compassionate guide presents the latest information on the symptoms, diagnosis, stages of the illness, and treatments, as well as the different types of care available. Discover how to: Obtain a reliable diagnosis Evaluate drug therapies Identify scams and ineffective treatments Take part in clinical trials Cope with stress and exhaustion The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English ' Get in, get out' information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 360
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Oktober 2003
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 191mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 719g
• ISBN-13: 9780764538995
• ISBN-10: 0764538993
• Artikelnr.: 21461820

Autorenporträt

Mariëlle S. Smith es escritora, coach de redacción, y editora. Vive en Chipre, desde donde organiza retiros privados para escritores, encuentra inspiración en cada rincón, y alimenta más gatos callejeros de los que puede contar.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: Could It Be Alzheimer's Disease?
Chapter 1: The Facts on Alzheimer's Disease.
Chapter 2: Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors.
Chapter 3: Getting a Diagnosis.
Chapter 4: Distinguishing Alzheimer's Disease from Other Medical
Conditions.
Chapter 5: Identifying Your Fears: For the Patient and the Caregiver.
Part II: Helping a Loved One Manage the Illness.
Chapter 6: Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer's Disease.
Chapter 7: Evaluating Drug Therapies.
Chapter 8: Avoiding Snake Oil and Other Ineffective Treatments.
Chapter 9: Taking Part in Clinical Trials.
Chapter 10: Promising New Drugs and Diagnostic Tools.
Chapter 11: Finding Alternative Therapies.
Part III: Providing Care for the AD Patient.
Chapter 12: Making Medical Decisions.
Chapter 13: Understanding Legal Issues for Alzheimer's Patients.
Chapter 14: Working through Financial Issues for Alzheimer's Patients.
Chapter 15: Evaluating Care Options.
Chapter 16: Caring for the Alzheimer's Patient.
Part IV: Respite Care for the Caregiver.
Chapter 17: Coping While Caregiving.
Chapter 18: Finding Support.
Chapter 19: Taking Care of the Caregiver.
Chapter 20: Handling Work and Family as Caregiver.
Chapter 21: Helping When You're Not the Primary Caregiver.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for the Alzheimer's Caregiver.
Chapter 23: More Than Ten Internet Resources for Alzheimer's Caregivers.
Index.