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...
Saved in:
| Main Author: | |
|---|---|
| Other Authors: | , |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
New York :
Demos Health,
Ã2011.
|
| Subjects: | |
| Tags: |
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
Table of Contents:
- What is Lewy body dementia?
- How do I find a specialist and get a diagnosis I can trust?
- Slowing the progress of dementia
- Coping with cognitive symptoms
- Coping with motor dysfunctions
- Sleep disorders and Lewy body dementia
- What are perceptual dysfunctions?
- Drug sensitivities and adverse reactions
- Managing acting-out behaviors
- Coping with autonomic nervous system dysfunctions
- Coping with urinary tract dysfunctions
- How do I build a health care team?
- Managing legal and financial issues
- End-of-life issues
- How do I take care of myself?
