The Alzheimer's Action Plan: What You Need to Know--and What You Can Do--about Memory Problems, from Prevention to Early Intervention and Care
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (823 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0033AGT0Y |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 496 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-03-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Ruth said Alzheimer Plan of Action. This is an excellent book for anyone who wants to understand Alzheimer's disease. Every caregiver should try to read it. Although the subject is difficult, the book was written to be easily read.I have a family member with dementia, from Post Pump Syndrome, after having open heart surgery, and this explained a lot of questions I had.Alzheimer's, dementia, is going to be a big problem in the future as we live longer.I highly recommend this book.. Well Done Reference A must read for all who want comprehensive answers about this complicated disease.. M. Chilukuri said A fabuous resource. This book gives me the latest research based information from two world class experts on Alzheimer's in terms of diagnostic tools, treatment options, and caregiving issues and all the complexities involved with every one of these aspects.As memory problems and dementia are to be faced by many of us in ourselves or our loved ones at some point in our lives, this great resource has helped me take better charge of this important issue.
Both accessible and comprehensive, this is a must-read not just for families, but for their doctors as well.” --Gary Small, M.D., Director, UCLA Center on Aging, and author of The Memory Bible and The Longevity Bible“Memory does matter. Doraiswamy has done a masterful job of communicating what the layman should know on the treatment, the care giving and most important, the prevention of Alzheimer's. Detailed discussions cover causes and diagnoses, disease-related behavioral and emotional changes, available and future drug treatments, the benefits of participating in clinical trials, and more, along with a host of practical tips intended to enable caregivers and patients to live the best life possible. Murali Doraiswamy and Lisa Gwyther, explain -- in painstaking but lucid detail -- how to diagnose, treat and live with memory problems.&rdqu
Although experts agree that early diagnosis and treatment are essential, families don’t know where to turn for authoritative, state-of-the-art advice and answers to all of their questions.Now, combining the insights of a world-class physician and an award-winning social worker, this ground-breaking book tells you everything you need to know, including: the best tests to determine if this is—or is not—Alzheimer’s disease; the most (and least) effective medical treatments; coping with the effects; gaining access to the latest clinical trials; and understanding the future of Alzheimer’s. Whether you are a health care professional or have Alzheimer's in