A caregiver's guide to Lewy body dementia
"Although Lewy Body Dementia is the second leading cause of degenerative dementia in the elderly, it is not well known or understood and is often confused with Alzheimer' Disease or Parkinson's. The Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is the first book ot present a thorough picture of what Lewy...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Demos Health,
Ã2011.
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| Summary: | "Although Lewy Body Dementia is the second leading cause of degenerative dementia in the elderly, it is not well known or understood and is often confused with Alzheimer' Disease or Parkinson's. The Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is the first book ot present a thorough picture of what Lewy Body Dementia really is. A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is written in everyday language and filled with personal examples that connect to the readers' own experiences. It includes quick fact and caregiving tips for easy reference, a comprehensive resource guide, and a glossary of terms and acronyms."--Publisher's website. |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 294 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 265-272) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781932603934 193260393X |
| Author Notes: | James Whitworth served as the first president of the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA), still volunteers on the LBDA Helpline, and is the site moderator for two Yahoo LBD caregiver support groups. After his first wife was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, he (along with four others) co-founded the now nationally known Lewy Body Dementia Association. |
