ABSTRACT
Published in 1996: Alzheimer's disease is characterized by memory disturbances and changes in personality and is associated with aging, although it can occur in people under 65. It is a progressive disease, painful to witness as the patient's health declines. Alzheimer's Disease: Cause(s), Diagnosis, and Care, with its complete and authoritative discussions, will help you understand all facets of this complex disease. This book addresses a broad spectrum of topics ranging from diagnosis, causes, treatment, epidemiology, genetics, risk factors, and care and management. Alzheimer's Disease: Cause(s), Diagnosis, and Care is intended for a diverse audience, including practitioners and students, family members, and everyone who is concerned about this disease.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part |2 pages
Introduction
part |2 pages
Overview and Historical Perspectives
part |2 pages
Epidemiology
part |2 pages
Diagnosis
chapter Chapter 9|8 pages
The Use of Tests and Instruments in the Evaluation of Patients With Dementia
part |2 pages
Biological Markers
chapter Chapter 11|14 pages
The Neuropathology of Alzheimer’s Disease
part |2 pages
Cause(S)
chapter Chapter 14|10 pages
Intrinsic Biological Aging As Underlying Pathogenetic Mechanisms in Dementias of the Alzheimer’s Type
part |2 pages
Treatment
chapter Chapter 20|10 pages
Clinical Drug Trials In Alzheimer’s Disease
part |2 pages
Care And Management
chapter Chapter 26|8 pages
Overview Of Psychosocial Factors Contributing To Stress Of Family Caregivers
chapter Chapter 28|10 pages
Care For Families Facing Alzheimer’s Disease: Primary Care Practice Implications From Research
part |2 pages
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