A Pocket Guide to Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, Second Edition
A Pocket Guide to Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, Second Edition

Author: James Warner

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2018-05-21

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1784508357

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If you or a loved one are worried about Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, this pocket guide will help you to better understand the conditions, and how they are diagnosed and treated. Written by leading dementia experts, this book provides clear and concise information on: · Symptoms · Diagnosis and treatments · Getting help and support · Tips for people living with dementia · Advice for carers This is a fully-updated edition of the popular Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, which featured on the Reading Well Books on Prescription for Dementia scheme.

Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Author: Jonathan Graff-Radford

Publisher: Rosetta Books

Published: 2020-10-06

Total Pages: 487

ISBN-13: 0795352921

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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.

A Guide to Understanding Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
A Guide to Understanding Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

Author: Tam Cummings

Publisher:

Published: 2009-06-04

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780557076321

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A guide to the history of dementia and Alzheimer's including a person's perception of his/her environment, disease stages, communication changes, physiological alterations, grief and death.

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias
Understanding Alzheimer's Disease & Other Dementias

Author: Nori Graham

Publisher: Family Doctor Publications

Published: 2009-09-01

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781903474617

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Dementia is a term used to describe any condition where a variety of different brain functions such as memory, thinking, recognition, language, planning and personality deteriorate over time. Dementia is not part of normal ageing. Everyone gets more forgetful as they get older – that does not mean that they have dementia. The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, but there are several other types. There is a lot of myth and misinformation about dementia. This book is intended for anyone who has, or may be worried that they or their family and friends have, dementia. It is also for people who live or work with someone with dementia. We hope that by reading this book you will have a better understanding of what causes the illness and how it is diagnosed and treated.

Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia
Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia

Author: Andrew E. Budson

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2015-05-20

Total Pages: 293

ISBN-13: 0323316107

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Now presented in full color, this updated edition of Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia is designed as a practical guide for clinicians that delivers the latest treatment approaches and research findings for dementia and related illnesses. Drs. Budson and Solomon — both key leaders in the field — cover the essentials of physical and cognitive examinations and laboratory and imaging studies, giving you the tools you need to consistently make accurate diagnoses in this rapidly growing area. Access in-depth coverage of clinically useful diagnostic tests and the latest treatment approaches. Detailed case studies facilitate the management of both common and uncommon conditions. Comprehensive coverage of hot topics such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, in addition to new criteria on vascular dementia and vascular cognitive impairment. Includes new National Institute on Aging–Alzheimer's Association and DSM-5 criteria for Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Learn how to use new diagnostic tests, such as the amyloid imaging scans florbetapir (Amyvid), flutemetamol (Vizamyl), and florbetaben (Neuraceq), which can display amyloid plaques in the living brains of patients. Updated case studies, many complete with videos illustrating common tests, clinical signs, and diagnostic features, are now incorporated into the main text as clinical vignettes for all major disorders. Brand-new chapters on how to approach the differential diagnosis and on primary progressive aphasia. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices.

Living in the Moment
Living in the Moment

Author: Elizabeth Landsverk

Publisher: Citadel

Published: 2022-05-31

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 0806541776

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A renowned geriatrician shares tips on how families and individuals can live happy, engaged lives after a dementia diagnosis.

The 36-Hour Day
The 36-Hour Day

Author: Nancy L. Mace

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2021-08-10

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1421441705

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

Alzheimer's Disease Decoded: The History, Present, And Future Of Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia
Alzheimer's Disease Decoded: The History, Present, And Future Of Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia

Author: Ronald Sahyouni

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2016-10-06

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 9813109270

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The book aims to present, educate and inform individuals about Alzheimer's disease in a comprehensive manner. Its scope ranges from the discovery of the disease, epidemiology and basic biological principles underlying it, to advanced stem cell therapies used in the treatment of Alzheimer's. It adopts a 'global' perspective on Alzheimer's disease, and include epidemiological data and science from countries around the world.Alzheimer's disease is a rapidly growing problem seen in every country around the world. This is the first and only comprehensive book to cover Alzheimer's disease, and includes the most updated literature and scientific progress in the field of dementia and Alzheimer's disease research.Most books on the market that focus on Alzheimer's disease are targeted at caregivers as practical advice on how to deal with loved ones with the disease. This book instead is a comprehensive and popular science book that can be read by anyone with an interest in learning more about the disease.Dr. Jefferson Chen MD, PhD, co-author, participated in the world's first surgical clinical trial using shunts to treat Alzheimer's disease. His first-hand involvement in a clinical trial for patients with Alzheimer's disease and experience treating Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) which is commonly misdiagnosed as Alzheimer's disease lends a unique perspective.This book with appeal to a wide audience, regardless of their scientific or educational background.

A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver
A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver

Author: Ellen Woodward Potts

Publisher:

Published: 2011-06

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780615497808

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"The book is the place to turn for initial information and perspective on Alzheimer's disease, and to return for practical advice as problems arise. Most importantly, however, it dispels the sense of hopelessness families may feel by providing steps to maximize the enjoyment of life for the person with Alzheimer's disease." --- Robert C. Griggs, MD, FAAN; 2009 - 2011 President, American Academy of Neurology

The Complete Family Guide to Dementia
The Complete Family Guide to Dementia

Author: Thomas F. Harrison

Publisher: Guilford Publications

Published: 2022-08-10

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 1462550053

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If you are facing the unique challenges of caring for a parent with dementia, you are not alone. What do you do when your loved one so plainly needs assistance, but is confused, angry, or resistant to your help? Where can you find the vital information you need, when you need it? Journalist Thomas Harrison and leading geriatric psychiatrist Brent Forester show that you don’t have to be a medical expert to be a good care provider in this authoritative guide. They explain the basics of dementia and offer effective strategies for coping with the medical, emotional, and financial toll. With the right skills, you can navigate changing family roles, communicate better with your parent, keep him or her safe, and manage difficult behaviors. Learn how to "care smarter, not harder"--and help your loved one maintain the best possible quality of life. Winner (Second Place)--American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award, Consumer Health Category Winner (Third Place)--Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award, Family & Relationships Category