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9780761535072

New Hope for People with Alzheimer's and Their Caregivers Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Treatments

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    9780761535072

  • ISBN10:

    0761535071

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2002-06-25
  • Publisher: Harmony
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Summary

Discover New Ways to Cope with Alzheimer's Now all those impacted by Alzheimer's disease can improve their quality of life,starting today.This helpful book dispels the myths and clearly lays out the truth about Alzheimer's and offers practical solutions for not only those who have the disease, but also their families and their caregivers. Inside, you'll uncover a new world of hope and the latest information on: The signs, symptoms, and proper diagnosis of Alzheimer's Living with Alzheimer's and providing the best possible care Cutting-edge research, including advances in biotechnology and genetics The latest conventional drugs and effective natural treatments, such asGinkgo bilobaand huperzine-A And much, much more!

Author Biography

<b>Porter Shimer</b> is the author of 11 books, including <i>New Hope for People with Diabetes,</i> and <i>Keeping Fitness Simple.</i> Mr. Shimer was formerly the executive editor of <i>Rodale's Executive Fitness Newsletter.</i> He lives in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Foreword ix
Juergen H. A. Bludau
Acknowledgments xi
Introduction xiii
Alzheimer's Under the Microscope
1(28)
The Importance of Diagnosis
29(36)
Best Treatments from Modern Medicine---and Mother Nature, Too
65(36)
Caregiving: A Crash Course
101(48)
Care for the Caregiver
149(32)
Finding Care Outside the Home: Knowing When, Deciding Where
181(22)
The Anti-Alzheimer's Lifestyle
203(30)
Racing for a Cure
233(26)
Appendix: Resources 259(6)
Notes 265(14)
Glossary 279(6)
Index 285

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