What you need to know about Alzheimer's disease / Matthew Domico and Valerie Hill.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Domico, Matthew, author.

Hill, Valerie, 1975- author.

Series:

Inside diseases and disorders.

Inside Diseases and Disorders

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Alzheimer's disease.

Families.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 202 pages).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, ABC-CLIO, [2022]

System Details:

text file HTML

Summary:

This book provides readers with the information they need to better understand Alzheimer's disease. Written in easy-to-understand language, it is aimed at those who may have a parent, grandparent, or other loved one struggling with this condition. Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes problems with thinking, memory, and behavior. Such symptoms as memory loss usually develop slowly but get worse over time, eventually becoming severe enough to interfere with daily activities and bodily functions. What You Need to Know about Alzheimer's Disease is part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "Top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easily navigable structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering such basics as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.

Contents:

Series Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction Essential Questions Chapter 1 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Chapter 2 The History of Alzheimer's Disease Chapter 3 Causes and Risk Factors Chapter 4 Signs and Symptoms Chapter 5 Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management Chapter 6 Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications Chapter 7 Effects on Family and Friends Chapter 8 Prevention Chapter 9 Issues and Controversies Chapter 10 Current Research and Future Directions Case Illustrations Glossary Directory of Resources Bibliography Index

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Other Format:

Print version: Domico, Matthew What You Need to Know about Alzheimer's Disease

ISBN:

9798216034728

9798216164319

9781440870323

1440870322

OCLC:

1286069207