Alzheimer S Answer Book

Author : Marwan Sabbagh
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-12-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781118038956

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The Alzheimer's Answer by Marwan Sabbagh Pdf

A front-line researcher offers cutting-edge advice on preventing and slowing the progress of Alzheimer's Drawing on the most up-to-date information available on the disease as well as experiences from his clinical practice, Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, a leading expert in Alzheimer's research, translates the current ideas driving Alzheimer's treatment into practical information you can use to determine your risk and develop a prevention strategy. You'll find tools for assessing your personal Alzheimer's risk and "What You Can Do" sections to help you keep your brain and body healthy, plus information on the treatment of Alzheimer's and its complications. Gives you the most up-to-date information on Alzheimer's and Alzheimer's prevention Written by a neurologist specializing in geriatric neurology and dementia who is one of the country's leading experts in Alzheimer's research Includes exciting revelations, such as finding that early onset Alzheimer's can be significantly slowed in its progress, giving the patient as many as ten to fifteen added years of quality life There are an estimated 5.2 million people living with Alzheimer's in America today. If you or someone you love is at risk of developing the disease or wishes to slow its advancement, this book will give you vital information to help you reduce risk and safeguard health and quality of life.

Author : Charles Atkins
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781402221262

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Alzheimer’s Answer Book by Charles Atkins Pdf

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.

Author : Peter V. Rabins
Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781421436401

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Is It Alzheimer's? by Peter V. Rabins Pdf

Is It Alzheimer's? is a quick, accessible, and essential reference for anyone who hopes to navigate the confusion of dementing illnesses.

Author : Joanne Koenig Coste
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2004-09-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780547526829

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Learning to Speak Alzheimer's by Joanne Koenig Coste Pdf

A guide to more successful communication for the millions of Americans caring for someone with dementia: “Offers a fresh approach and hope.”—NPR Revolutionizing the way we perceive and live with Alzheimer’s, Joanne Koenig Coste offers a practical approach to the emotional well-being of both patients and caregivers that emphasizes relating to patients in their own reality. Her accessible and comprehensive method, which she calls habilitation, works to enhance communication between care partners and patients and has proven successful with thousands of people living with dementia. Learning to Speak Alzheimer’s also offers hundreds of practical tips, including how to: · cope with the diagnosis and adjust to the disease’s progression · help the patient talk about the illness · face the issue of driving · make meals and bath times as pleasant as possible · adjust room design for the patient’s comfort · deal with wandering, paranoia, and aggression “A fine addition to Alzheimer's and caregiving collections.”—Library Journal (starred review) “Promises to transform not only the lives of patients but those of care providers…This book is a gift.”—Sue Levkoff, coauthor of Aging Well

Author : Alia Bucciarelli
Publisher : Mercury Learning and Information
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781937585563

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Alzheimer's Disease by Alia Bucciarelli Pdf

Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain and destroys memory and thinking skills over time. As many as five million adults in the U.S. have Alzheimer’s disease today, and that number will continue to grow as the population ages. Alzheimer’s Disease provides straight-forward answers to common questions about the disease. Using a question–answer format, the book is designed to give caregivers, family members, and friends of people with Alzheimer’s disease easy access to the practical information they need to understand the symptoms, its treatment, and how to preserve quality of life. Although Alzheimer’s disease was identified more than 100 years ago, it is only within the last 30 years that research into the disease has gained momentum. Much is left to discover, including the exact biological changes that cause it and how to reverse, slow, or prevent it. Features: •Questions and answers about the medical definition/descriptions of Alzheimer’s disease; the source/causes; details of symptoms; available treatments, etc. •Covers symptoms, diagnosis, drug and non-drug treatments, care giving, social issues, and more •Resources including Web sites, articles, blogs, etc. from NIH, CDC, YouTube, FDA, and more •Includes a companion disc with articles, animations, color figures from the book, Web links, etc. eBook Customers: Companion files are available for downloading with order number/proof of purchase by writing to the publisher at [email protected].

Author : Marwan N. Sabbagh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2011-12-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781118247723

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AARP The Alzheimer's Answer by Marwan N. Sabbagh Pdf

AARP Digital Editions offer you practical tips, proven solutions, and expert guidance. In The Alzheimer's Answer, Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, a front-line researcher, offers cutting-edge advice on preventing and slowing the progress of Alzheimer's. Drawing on the most up-to-date information available on the disease as well as experiences from his clinical practice, Dr. Sabbagh, a leading expert in Alzheimer's research, translates the current ideas driving Alzheimer's treatment into practical information you can use to determine your risk and develop a prevention strategy. You'll find tools for assessing your personal Alzheimer's risk and "What You Can Do" sections to help you keep your brain and body healthy, plus information on the treatment of Alzheimer's and its complications. Gives you the most up-to-date information on Alzheimer's and Alzheimer's prevention Written by a neurologist specializing in geriatric neurology and dementia who is one of the country's leading experts in Alzheimer's research Includes exciting revelations, such as finding that early onset Alzheimer's can be significantly slowed in its progress, giving the patient as many as ten to fifteen added years of quality life There are an estimated 5.2 million people living with Alzheimer's in America today. If you or someone you love is at risk of developing the disease or wishes to slow its advancement, this book will give you vital information to help you reduce risk and safeguard health and quality of life.

Author : Charles Atkins
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2008-11-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781402231704

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The Alzheimer's Answer Book by Charles Atkins Pdf

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.

Author : Marcin Sadowski (MD.),Thomas M. Wisniewski
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0763732540

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100 Questions & Answers about Alzheimer's Disease by Marcin Sadowski (MD.),Thomas M. Wisniewski Pdf

The only text to provide a doctor's and patient's view. 100 Questions & Answers About Alzheimer's Disease gives you authoritative, practical answers to your questions about treatment options, quality of life, caregiving, and much more.

Author : Harry Cayton
Publisher : Class Publishing Ltd
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781859591482

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Alzheimers and Other Dementias by Harry Cayton Pdf

This work is a practical guide giving comprehensive, medically accurate information on Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia in an easy to understand format.

Author : Nancy L. Mace,Peter V. Rabins
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-10
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781421441702

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The 36-Hour Day by Nancy L. Mace,Peter V. Rabins Pdf

The 36-Hour Day is the definitive dementia care guide.

Author : Sabbagh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 111824771X

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Aarp the Alzheimer's Answer by Sabbagh Pdf

Author : Paul S. Aisen,Kenneth Davis,Deborah Marin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 127 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1997-01-01
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : 187341336X

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Alzheimer's Disease by Paul S. Aisen,Kenneth Davis,Deborah Marin Pdf

Author : Jonathan Graff-Radford,Angela M. Lunde
Publisher : Rosetta Books
Page : 487 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780795352928

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Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias by Jonathan Graff-Radford,Angela M. Lunde Pdf

A reference on preventing, treating, and coping with dementia, from “one of the most reliable, respected health resources that Americans have” (Publishers Weekly). This book from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic offers an update on what experts know about Alzheimer’s and related dementias, including the latest research into treatment and prevention, ways to live well with dementia, and recommendations for caregivers. While Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, many related types also affect adults worldwide, causing loss of memory, reason, judgment, and other cognitive functions. Although the diseases that cause dementia have long been considered unrelenting and incurable, recent advances offer hope. This book includes information about: • What to expect of typical aging and what are the earliest signs of abnormal aging • Memory loss and other forms of cognitive impairment that may lead to dementia • Characteristic features of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including frontotemporal degeneration, Lewy body dementia, and vascular cognitive impairment • The latest research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias • Caring for and supporting someone living with dementia Are there ways you can lower your risk? Can dementia be prevented? Can you live well with dementia? If so, how? You’ll find answers to these important questions and more in this book.

Author : Claudia Strauss
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9781608822522

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Talking to Alzheimer's by Claudia Strauss Pdf

Alzheimer's can have a devastating impact on a patient's close relationships and all too often, family members and friends feel so uncomfortable that they end up dreading visits, or simply give up trying to stay in contact with the patient. This book offers a wealth of practical things you can do to stay connected with the Alzheimer's patient in your life. It offers straightforward suggestions and invaluable do's and don'ts, with advice on everything from dealing effectively with the inevitable repetition that occurs in conversations with an Alzheimer's patient to helpful strategies for saying no to unrealistic demands. It also includes thoughtful tips to remind you to take care of your own feelings and suggestions for helping children become comfortable with visiting an Alzheimer's sufferer.

Author : Helen D. Davies,Michael P. Jensen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : 0943873460

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Alzheimer's by Helen D. Davies,Michael P. Jensen Pdf

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