Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease

by Moore, Elaine A.; Moore, Lisa; Miller, Marvin G.

• ISBN13: 9780786414383
• ISBN10: 0786414383
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-02-01
• Publisher: McFarland Publishing

Summary

The first section of this encyclopedic work offers entries on such topics as disease pathology (genetic influences, disease stages and diagnosis), brain anatomy and physiology (cellular and biochemical changes in the cholinergic system, the nervous system and plaque formation), disease process (stages and subtypes of Alzheimers, coexisting illnesses and associated disorders), research and treatment (therapeutic options, drug efficacy and clinical trials), care and caregivers (memory aids, caregiver burdens and respite care) and government programs (laws, research centers, and federal insurance programs). Section two is a directory of the National Institute of Agings Alzheimers Disease Centers along with numerous government, clinical and university affiliated treatment and research centers, all listed by state. The final section is a directory by state and city of home care providers and assisted living, ad

Author Biography

Elaine A. Moore has worked in hospital laboratories for more than 30 years, primarily in immunohematology and toxicology. She lives in Sedalia, Colorado. Her daughter and coauthor Lisa Moore works as a policy analyst for the federal government in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. She lives in Tucker, Georgia Illustrator Marvin G. Miller is a clinical chemist. He lives in Idaho Falls, Idaho

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
The Encyclopedia	1	(152)
Long Term and Day Care Treatment Centers	153	(196)
Research Facilities	349	(4)
Resources	353	(16)
Index	369