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9780878059102

Understanding Alzheimer's Disease

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  • ISBN13:

    9780878059102

  • ISBN10:

    0878059105

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 1996-12-01
  • Publisher: Univ Pr of Mississippi
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Summary

This book describing the most current knowledge of how and why Alzheimer's arises is written for those who have the disease, for their families and caregivers, for professionals who serve such people, for teachers, and for anyone with a general interest in the disease. An important feature of this book is clear explanation of the basic biology of Alzheimer's. A large section is devoted to the subject of caring for affected individuals, including legal and financial-planning advice and pointers for finding outside support services.

Table of Contents

Dedication and Acknowledgments vii(2)
Introduction ix
I. What Happens When Someone Gets Alzheimer's Disease? Course of Disease and Diagnosis
3(19)
2. The Brain
22(4)
3. What Causes Alzheimer's Disease?
26(24)
4. Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's Disease
50(29)
5. Treatments for Alzheimer's Disease
79(8)
6. Searching for a Cure
87(30)
Appendices 117(16)
A. NINCDS-ADRDA and DSM-IV Criteria for Alzheimer's Disease 117(1)
B. Drug Treatments in Alzheimer's Disease 118(3)
C. Suggestions for Further Reading/Viewing 121(4)
D. Sources for Information and Support 125(5)
E. The Internet 130(3)
Notes 133(2)
Index 135

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