Alzheimer Disease Sourcebook

Author Angela Williams

Publisher Omnigraphics

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Author

Angela Williams

Publisher

Omnigraphics

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7

Copyright

2019

ISBN13

9780780816787

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Provides consumer health information about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer disease and other dementias, along with tips for coping with memory loss and related complications and advice for caregivers. Includes index, glossary of related terms and a directory of resources.<\\P>
Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Table of Contents.
Preface.
Facts about the Brain and Cognitive Decline.
1: The Basics of a Healthy Brain.
2: The Changing Brain in Healthy Aging.
3: Understanding Memory Loss.
4: What Is Dementia?.
5: Dementia: Causes and Risk Factors.
6: Statistics on Dementia Prevalence and Mortality.
7: National Plan to Address Alzheimer Disease: 2017 Update.
Alzheimer Disease: The Most Common Type of Dementia.
8: Facts about Alzheimer Disease.
9: What Happens to the Brain in Alzheimer Disease.
10: Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer Disease.
11: The Connection between Alzheimer Disease and Genes.
12: Clinical Stages of Alzheimer Disease.
13: Early-Onset Alzheimer Disease.
14: The Genetics of Alzheimer Disease.
15: Health Conditions Linked to Alzheimer Disease.
16: Traumatic Brain Injury, Alzheimer Disease, and Dementia.
17: Other Factors That Influence Alzheimer Disease Risk.
Other Dementia Disorders.
18: Cognitive Impairment.
19: Degenerative Neurological Disease.
20: Vascular Dementia.
21: Dementia Caused by Infection.
22: Other Health Conditions That Cause Dementia.
Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Treating Symptoms of Alzheimer Disease and Dementias.
23: Forgetfulness: Knowing When to Ask for Help.
24: Talking with Your Doctor.
25: Diagnosing Alzheimer Disease.
26: Testing for Alzheimer Disease.
27: Medications for Alzheimer Disease.
28: Participating in Alzheimer Disease Clinical Trials and Studies.
29: Can Alzheimer Disease Be Prevented?.
30: Recent Alzheimer Disease Research.
Living with Alzheimer Disease and Dementias.
31: Talking about Your Diagnosis.
32: Getting Support for Alzheimer Disease and Dementia.
33: Preventing Cognitive Decline If You Have Alzheimer Disease or Dementia.
34: Nutrition, Exercise, and Therapeutic Recommendations.
35: Medications’ Effects on Older Adults’ Brain Functions.
36: Common Medical Problems in People with Alzheimer Disease.
37:
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