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9781932603125

Alzheimer's Disease

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  • ISBN13:

    9781932603125

  • ISBN10:

    1932603123

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Trade Paper
  • Copyright: 2005-02-01
  • Publisher: Demos Health

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Summary

An overview of the latest findings regarding the cause, diagnosis, andreatment of Alzheimer's disease. It will help caregivers and family gain aetter understanding of the nature of the disease process and the availableptions for coping with and managing this illness.

Author Biography

Paul Dash, MD is a board certified neurologist and has been an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at LSU Health Science Center since 2002 Nicole R. Villemarette-Pittman, PhD holds a doctorate in Applied Biopsychology. She is currently the Research Coordinator for the Epilepsy Center of Excellence at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans

Table of Contents

About the AAN Press Quality of Life Guides ix
Preface xi
Acknowledgments xiii
CHAPTER 1 Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease 1(8)
CHAPTER 2 Normal Aging versus Alzheimer's 9(14)
CHAPTER 3 How Memory Works 23(10)
CHAPTER 4 Diagnosis of Dementia 33(14)
CHAPTER 5 Stages and Prognosis in Alzheimer's 47(10)
CHAPTER 6 Alzheimer's versus Other Causes of Dementia 57(16)
CHAPTER 7 Anatomy and Biochemistry in Alzheimer's 73(8)
CHAPTER 8 Alzheimer's, Depression, and Other Neuropsychiatric Symptoms 81(10)
CHAPTER 9 Medications for Alzheimer's Disease 91(16)
CHAPTER 10 Treatments for Behavioral Symptoms and Other Complications of Alzheimer's 107(14)
CHAPTER 11 Alternative Treatments for Alzheimer's 121(8)
CHAPTER 12 Preventing Alzhemer's Disease 129(14)
CHAPTER 13 Practical Issues for the Patient and Family 143(8)
CHAPTER 14 Transition of Care 151(8)
CHAPTER 15 Care for the Caregiver 159(8)
CHAPTER 16 The Future of Alzheimer's Research and Treatment 167(10)
Glossary 177(14)
Abbreviations 191(4)
Resources 195(2)
Index 197

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