
- 160 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
Alzheimer's Disease
About this book
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's disease, including information on the affliction's history, diagnosis, and effects on family members. Alzheimer's disease is a vastly underrecognized disease that primarily appears in patients age 65 and older. It affects the entire family of those afflicted and has a tremendous impact on our health care systemāthe Alzheimer's Association estimates the cost of treating this form of dementia at $172 billion annually in the United States. Current treatment with medications has only limited success. Therefore, awareness of symptomsāwhich are often mistaken for aging or stressāand early recognition of the disease are the best ways to help patients and their caregivers. Alzheimer's Disease is written to provide a broad overview of the disease, conveying all information and concepts in easy-to-read and understandable language. This text is intended for high school and college students, but is appropriate for general reading audiences as well.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Series Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. What Is Alzheimerās Disease?
- Chapter 2. What Causes Alzheimerās Disease?
- Chapter 3. What Are the Signs of Alzheimerās Disease?
- Chapter 4. How Is Alzheimerās Disease Diagnosed?
- Chapter 5. How Is Alzheimerās Disease Treated?
- Chapter 6. The Course and Complications of Alzheimerās Disease
- Chapter 7. How Does Alzheimerās Disease Affect the Family and Caregivers?
- Chapter 8. Scientific and Clinical Research in Alzheimerās Disease
- Appendix A. Narratives
- Appendix B. Timeline
- Appendix C. 10 Useful Web Sites
- Glossary
- Bibliography
- Index