Alzheimer S Disease Handbook

Author : Dr. Roger A. Brumback, MD,Patricia R. Callone, MA, MRE,Janaan Manternach,Barbara C. Vasiloff, MA
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005-09-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781934559055

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Alzheimer's Disease by Dr. Roger A. Brumback, MD,Patricia R. Callone, MA, MRE,Janaan Manternach,Barbara C. Vasiloff, MA Pdf

Of the estimated 5 million Americans who have Alzheimer's disease, more than 7 in 10 live at home, primarily cared for by family and friends. Alzheimer's Disease: The Dignity Within: A Handbook for Caregivers, Family, and Friends was written in a workbook format aimed at increasing the caregiver's knowledge of the disease. As a result, these caregivers - whether family members, friends or health professionals - will be better equipped to nurture the dignity within people living with Alzheimer's and feel more confident doing so. The book is a tool for caregivers that will impact not only the way they relate to persons with Alzheimer's disease, but other relationships as well. It contains information on how to take care of a person with Alzheimer's disease by mapping out each stage of the disease and showing what can be done from a caregiving standpoint at these various stages. In addition, the book discusses how important it is for caregivers to take care of themselves. It educates readers with easy-to-understand charts and sketches on what physically happens to the brain during the progression of Alzheimer's. Its five sections focus on the nature of Alzheimer's disease and on being a caregiver, covering topics such as tips for caregivers; challenges and solutions; changes in the brain that are responsible for the problems associated with the disease; and much, much more. However, the most important tenet of the book is that we can better care for people with Alzheimer's by recognizing and nurturing the essence within a person living through the different stages of the disease. Both caregivers and people affected by Alzheimer's can live with a sense of dignity, importance, and self-esteem.

Author : Andrew E. Budson,Neil W. Kowall
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781118672853

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The Handbook of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias by Andrew E. Budson,Neil W. Kowall Pdf

The reference is a broad-ranging review of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias from both basic and clinical neuroscience perspectives; it provides scientists and medical professionals with an extensive introduction and an up-to-date review of cutting-edge scientific advances. Brings the reader up-to-date with cutting-edge developments in this exciting and fast-paced field Summarizes the most recent developments in the fields of Alzheimer's disease and dementia Brings together articles from a prominent and international group of contributors Encompasses a unique range of topics, combining basic molecular perspectives and cognitive neurosciences

Author : David A. Lindeman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : MSU:31293022243194

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Alzheimer's Disease Handbook by David A. Lindeman Pdf

Author : Reinhild Mulligan,Martial Van der Linden,Anne-Claude Juillerat
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 407 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135665852

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The Clinical Management of Early Alzheimer's Disease by Reinhild Mulligan,Martial Van der Linden,Anne-Claude Juillerat Pdf

The enormous human and economic toll of Alzheimer's Disease in societies in which more and more people are living into old age is well-recognized. Scientists and practitioners alike have been working to limit it. Their major focus has been patients in the later stages of the disease, when dementia is fully established. Yet patients in the early stages of cognitive decline, far more numerous, often still living independently with family members, present a bewildering variety of challenges. Bringing together leading authors with diverse expertise, this Handbook offers the first comprehensive overview of approaches to the management of early-stage issues. The authors summarize the important implications of the latest research in their own fields for: * the recognition and formal diagnosis of cognitive problems; * the assessment of specific difficulties in daily functioning; * the formulation of a management plan integrating pharmacological, neuropsychological, behavioral, and cognitive strategies; and * the facilitation and support of caregivers' efforts. All professionals involved in any way with the care of early Alzheimer's patients and their families will find this book an indispensable reference.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1193358326

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Alzheimer's Disease Handbook by Anonim Pdf

Author : John Wesson Ashford
Publisher : Ios PressInc
Page : 808 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1607507927

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Handbook of Imaging the Alzheimer Brain by John Wesson Ashford Pdf

Alzheimers disease is a common problem that is becoming progressively more prevalent and burdensome to the world. Through better recognition of this disease and more precise diagnosis, led by brain imaging in the appropriate clinical context, it is our

Author : David A. Lindeman,United States. Administration on Aging,University of California, San Francisco. Aging Health Policy Center
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : OCLC:768776350

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Alzheimer's Disease Handbook by David A. Lindeman,United States. Administration on Aging,University of California, San Francisco. Aging Health Policy Center Pdf

Author : National Institute on Aging
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-13
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780359588190

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Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease: Your Easy -to-Use- Guide from the National Institute on Aging (Revised January 2019) by National Institute on Aging Pdf

The guide tells you how to: Understand how AD changes a person Learn how to cope with these changes Help family and friends understand AD Plan for the future Make your home safe for the person with AD Manage everyday activities like eating, bathing, dressing, and grooming Take care of yourself Get help with caregiving Find out about helpful resources, such as websites, support groups, government agencies, and adult day care programs Choose a full-time care facility for the person with AD if needed Learn about common behavior and medical problems of people with AD and some medicines that may help Cope with late-stage AD

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2024
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1643684922

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HANDBOOK OF PREVENTION AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gwenn S. Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-15
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : 1614995419

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Handbook of Depression in Alzheimer's Disease by Gwenn S. Smith Pdf

Advances in healthcare have led to an extended life expectancy throughout the developed world, but cognitive impairment in later life, and Alzheimer's disease (AD) in particular, remains one of the intractable problems which can blight quality of life as we age. Depression in Alzheimer's disease is an additional factor which has a significant impact on disability, disease progression, and caregiver burden.This book, volume 4 of the Advances in Alzheimer's Disease book series which is published in coordination with the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, presents papers which reflect the progress in recent years of research into depression in AD. This research has focused on several areas, including the improvement of diagnostic criteria and outcome measures for depression and depressive symptoms in AD, genetic and imaging studies to elucidate the neurobiological mechanisms, and clinical trials of antidepressants. The book is divided into sections on phenomenology, epidemiology, neuropsychology, neurobiology and neuropathology, neuroimaging, genetics, and treatment.Providing a stimulus to further research in this challenging area by engaging both basic and clinical researchers, this book will be of interest to all those whose work involves understanding and dealing with depression in those suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

Author : Dr. Roger A. Brumback, MD,Patricia R. Callone, MA, MRE,Connie Kudlacek, BS,Janaan D. Manternach,Barabara C. Vasiloff, MA
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006-01-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781934559000

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A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease by Dr. Roger A. Brumback, MD,Patricia R. Callone, MA, MRE,Connie Kudlacek, BS,Janaan D. Manternach,Barabara C. Vasiloff, MA Pdf

An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. That number continues to grow - by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer's could range from 11.3 million to 16 million. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a devastating disorder of the brain's nerve cells that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. Written for patients, their families, and caregivers, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talents throughout the disease process. The book is divided into three sections that correspond to the progression of Alzheimer's and the unique challenges encountered at each stage. Section A: The major part of the book divides the progression of the disease into Stages: the Pre-Clinical Stage; Early-To-Mild Stage, which marks the onset of the disease; Moderate Stage; and the Severe Stage. Hundreds of practical tips geared to coping and compensating at each level of the disease provide support for the affected individual and the caregiver. Section B: A bonus section of questions and answers addresses specific issues caregivers face and give them points to reflect on as they continue the process. Key topics covered include: Legal and financial issues Family Forums in the caregiving process The role of medication at various stages of the disease Helping children understand what is happening to a loved one Handling the holidays and celebrations Making the living environment more stimulating and enjoyable Section C: Lists resources and suggests websites to find additional information about the disease itself as well as related valuable networks. With an abundance of pointers and guidelines for affected individuals, their families, friends and caregivers, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier is essential for all readers who want to focus on the capabilities that remain instead of those that have been lost.

Author : Cornelius Kelly
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Alzheimer's Disease
ISBN : 1873413378

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Alzheimer's Disease Handbook by Cornelius Kelly Pdf

The aim of this publication is to discuss the presentation and management of mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease, and to improve clinical practice by providing information to secondary care physicians, especially geriatricians and psychogeriatricians.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2025
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1643685007

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HANDBOOK OF INTERVENTION AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE. by Anonim Pdf

Author : Rosette Teitel
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0813529409

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The Handholder's Handbook by Rosette Teitel Pdf

Annotation According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in ten persons over sixty-five and nearly half of those over eighty-five have Alzheimer's disease. Today, 4 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. In a national survey, 19 million Americans said they have a family member with the ailment, and 37 million said they knew someone who had it. But when Rosette Teitel found herself in the role of caregiver to her ailing husband, she could find no books that answered her practical needs: How do you give a 170-pound man a shower? How do you pick him up when he falls? What should you anticipate as the disease progresses? What support networks are available? When is it time to consider a nursing home and how do you find one?While many Alzheimer's disease books focus on the disease and the patient, Teitel draws on her own experience -- as well as that of a clinical psychologist, a coordinator of an Alzheimer's program at a community center, members of the Alzheimer's Foundation, a research psychologist, an elder-law, attorney, and a neurologist -- to tackle subjects rarely dealt with in other self-help books. Teitel covers topics such as managing the expenses of long-term care through Medicaid, estate planning, and preparing for the patient's death and the loss of someone whose daily survival has been at the center of one's existence. The chapters deal with background information on diagnosis, treatment, and the progression of the disease; the physical and emotional changes and resources involved with the day-to-day caregiving; support networks; nursing homes; finances; death of the patient; grief, mourning, and life after the patient's death; and interviews with children caring for parents withAlzheimer's disease. In addition, Teitel provides a helpful list of frequently asked questions, scheduling and memory aids, and websites where readers can find resources.

Author : L. Calderón-Garcidueñas
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 616 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781643681597

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Alzheimer's Disease and Air Pollution by L. Calderón-Garcidueñas Pdf

Most people think of Alzheimer’s disease as a condition which predominately affects elderly people, but an increasing amount of evidence indicates that in populations exposed to high concentration of air pollutants, Alzheimer’s disease development and progression can be identified in pediatric and young adulthood ages. Cognitive, olfactory, gait, equilibrium and auditory alterations are seen early, thus the concept of decades-long asymptomatic period prior to clinical cognitive impairment does not apply to the millions of people exposed day in and day out to polluted environments. This book Alzheimer's Disease and Air Pollution – The Development and Progression of a Fatal Disease from Childhood and the Opportunities for Early Prevention is a compilation of work by researchers intent on revealing the links between air pollution and neurodegeneration. The book is divided into 6 sections. It includes a section describing the ways in which air pollution from traffic and tobacco smoke can damage the brain; epidemiological studies establishing a strong link between dementia and particulate matter and ozone; papers explaining the properties of pollution; and works describing the intricate pathways which transform normal neurons into ghost tangles surrounded by a devastated brain. Air pollution is complex; different pollutants, different sizes and shapes and different portals of entry, play different roles, but their capacity to damage neural tissue is abundantly illustrated in this book, which highlights the need for preventive measures to protect the millions of people currently exposed to air pollutants, and the need to ameliorate their harmful effects.