Alzheimer's for Dummies

Alzheimer's for Dummies

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Book Description
An estimated 4 million people are living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in America today, with approximately 370,000 new cases diagnosed every year. AD patients live anywhere from 5 to 20 years after their diagnosis; and their inability to care for themselves grows more dramatic as the disease progresses, creating profound implications for their families and healthcare providers. Its impact on families during the caregiving years is overwhelming.

If you have a family member or close friend who’s suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease and you’re looking for current, useful information, then Alzheimer’s For Dummies is for you. This reference guide also is helpful if you

Need to know more about its diagnosis and treatment
Want to take care of yourself while taking care of your loved one
Are not the primary caregiver but want to know how to help
Want to know how Alzheimer’s Disease is going to affect you and your loved one

Alzheimer’s For Dummies takes a realistic look at Alzheimer’s Disease, what it is and what it isn’t. It offers pertinent, easy-to-understand advice for dealing with the myriad concerns and responsibilities that a primary caregiver must assume when managing an Alzheimer’s patient. Here’s a sampling of the information you’ll find in this valuable guide:

Maneuvering through medical, legal, and financial tangles
Distinguishing AD from other brain diseases and medical conditions
Handling the fears that may accompany the diagnosis
Evaluating current drug therapies; watching out for scams and quack treatments
Finding the best doctors; dealing with attorneys and CPAs
Looking at Medicare regulations
Evaluating the cost of care
The current state of research, diagnosis, and treatment

Television personality Leeza Gibbons, whose mother was stricken with AD, writes in the foreword of this book, “There is no upside to keeping your head in the sand. This book is a crucial step in your new fight. Arm yourself with the knowledge waiting for you in these pages. It will help you find answers and resources as you adjust to your new reality.”

From the Back Cover
"I wish I had this book when my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

This is a powerful tool for those who battle this disease."
- Leeza Gibbons

Manage medical, financial, and legal issues

Reassuring ways to take care of your loved one-and yourself

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's? This compassionate guide presents the latest information on the symptoms, diagnosis, stages of the illness, and treatments, as well as the different types of care available.

Discover how to:

Obtain a reliable diagnosis
Evaluate drug therapies
Identify scams and ineffective treatments
Take part in clinical trials
Cope with stress and exhaustion

The Dummies Way

Explanations in plain English
"Get in, get out" information
Icons and other navigational aids
Tear-out cheat sheet
Top ten lists
A dash of humor and fun

Alzheimer's for Dummies

Alzheimer's for Dummies,Patricia B. Smith,Mary M. Kenan,Mark Edwin M. D., M. P. H. Kunik,Leeza Gibbons,For Dummies,0764538993,Alzheimer's Disease,Consumer Health,Dementia,Diseases - Nervous System (incl. Brain),General,Gerontology,Health & Fitness,Health/Fitness,Neurology - General,Popular works,Coping with illness,Health & Fitness / General,Neurology & clinical neurophysiology,Popular medicine

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