Alzheimer's for dummies
An estimated 4 million people are living with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in America today, with approximately 370,000 new cases diagnosed every year. AD patients live anywhere from 5 to 20 years after their diagnosis; and their inability to care for themselves grows more dramatic as the disease p...
| Main Author: | Smith, Patricia Burkhart. |
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| Format: | Downloads eBook Books eBook |
| Language: | English |
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2011.
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| Online Access: |
Go to Downloadable eBook Here. |
| Summary: |
An estimated 4 million people are living with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in America today, with approximately 370,000 new cases diagnosed every year. AD patients live anywhere from 5 to 20 years after their diagnosis; and their inability to care for themselves grows more dramatic as the disease progresses, creating profound implications for their families and healthcare providers. Its impact on families during the caregiving years is overwhelming. If you have a family member or close friend who's suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and you're looking for current, useful information, then Alzheimer's For Dummies is for you. This reference guide also is helpful if you: Need to know more about its diagnosis and treatment; Want to take care of yourself while taking care of your loved one; Are not the primary caregiver but want to know how to help; Want to know how Alzheimer's Disease is going to affect you and your loved one. The EPUB format of this title may not be compatible for use on all handheld devices. |
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource. |
| Format: |
Requires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 3827 KB) or Amazon Kindle (file size: N/A KB) or OverDrive Read (file size: N/A KB). |
| ISBN: |
9781118068892 |
| Author Notes: |
Patricia B. Smith is an award-winning medical writer. Mary Mitchell Kenan, PsyD, is the Director of Education for Baylor College of Medicine's Alzheimer's Disease Center. Mark Edwin Kunik, MD, MPH, is a geriatric psychiatrist at the Houston Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) and Baylor College of Medicine. |