Alzheimer's Disease: Questions and Answers

When Alzheimer's disease is raised as a diagnostic consideration, patients and their families suddenly confront the staggering ramifications of this slowly but relentlessly progressive and ultimately devastating condition. The issues that must be addressed are too many and too complex to be covered in routine sessions with healthcare providers; the difficulty is usually compounded by emotional upheaval which interferes with effective communication. In addition, the primary care physicians who first consider the diagnosis may not be fully informed in all areas of this rapidly changing field. The intention of this book is to raise the pertinent questions and provide clear and concise answers.