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When it's not Alzheimer's : types, treatment and resources for other forms of dementia /
A diagnosis of dementia can be frightening for those affected by the syndrome, their family members, and caretakers. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia in those over the age of 65. As many as 5 million Americans age 65 and older may have AD, and that number is expected...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Nova Biomedical,
[2014]
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| Colección: | Aging issues, health and financial alternatives series.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- WHEN IT'S NOT ALZHEIMER'S: TYPES, TREATMENT AND RESOURCES FOR OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA; WHEN IT'S NOT ALZHEIMER'S: TYPES, TREATMENT AND RESOURCES FOR OTHER FORMS OF DEMENTIA; Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data; Contents; Preface; Chapter I: The Dementias: Hope through Research; Introduction; The Basics of Dementia; Types of Dementia; Other Conditions That Cause Dementia; Risk Factors for Dementia; Diagnosis; Treatment; Current Research; Conclusion; Glossary; Resources; Chapter II: Frontotemporal Disorders: Information for Patients, Families, and Caregivers; Introduction.
- The Basics of Frontotemporal DisordersTypes of Frontotemporal Disorders; Causes; Diagnosis; Common Symptoms; Treating Language Problems; Caring for a Person with a Frontotemporal Disorder; Conclusion; Resources; Chapter III: Lewy Body Dementia: Information for Patients, Families, and Professionals; Introduction; The Basics of Lewy Body Dementia; Causes and Risk Factors; Common Symptoms; Diagnosis; Treatment and Management; Advice for People Living with Lewy Body Dementia; Caring for a Person with Lewy Body Dementia; Research-The Road Ahead; Resources; Index.