The Alzheimer's Answer Book: Professional Answers to More Than 250 Questions about Alzheimer's and Dementia...

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Charles Atkins

The Alzheimer's Answer Book

Professional Answers to More Than 250 Questions about Alzheimer's and Dementia

Charles Atkins

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Sourcebooks, Inc
01 November 2008

Coping with illness

Series: Answer Book

"More than 6 million people have some form of Alzheimer's or dementia.

Q&A

Is Alzheimer's disease hereditary? Are there memory exercises I should be doing now? Is all dementia Alzheimer's, or are there other forms? How do I make time for both my parent with Alzheimer's and my children? How long can someone live with this disease?

All caregivers and families touched by Alzheimer's and dementia face a seemingly overwhelming number of emotional decisions. The Alzheimer's Answer Book serves as a much-needed resource for you in this difficult time and is full of the sound advice and immediate guidance you need.

Written by an experienced doctor who began his career as a geriatric psychiatrist, The Alzheimer's Answer Book covers such topics as- What are the causes of Alzheimer's and dementia What preparations do I need to make immediately after diagnosis? Are there medications available that help slow the progress of the disease? How can I tell if my parent is in pain? How can I avoid ""caregiver burnout"" when I'm constantly caring for a parent? Where can I find resources and support in my community? What are the differences between Medicare and Medicaid, and how do I know what insurance will and will not cover?

Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, The Alzheimer's Answer Book explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers to all of your most pressing questions."

By: Charles Atkins
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 203mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 506g
ISBN: 9781402213441
ISBN 10: 1402213441
Series: Answer Book
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 November 2008
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1: What Are Alzheimer's and Dementia? Chapter 2: Dementia Basics Chapter 3: Getting a Diagnosis Chapter 4: The Dementia Evaluation Chapter 5: Alzheimer's and Other Types of Dementia Chapter 6: Treatments Chapter 7: Taking Care of the Whole Person Chapter 8: Medications Chapter 9: Emotional and Behavioral Changes Chapter 10: Keeping Your Loved One Safe Chapter 11: Understanding Medicare Chapter 12: Understanding Medicaid Chapter 13: Advance Directives Chapter 14: Other Legal and Financial Issues Chapter 15: Nursing Homes and Extended-Care Facilities Chapter 16: Caring for the Caregiver Chapter 17: If You've Been Diagnosed Chapter 18: The Family Chapter 19: Hope for the Future Appendix A: Chapter-by-Chapter References Appendix B: Resources Appendix C: Geriatric Questionnaire Appendix D: State-by-State Guide to Resources and Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs Index About the Author

Charles Atkins, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist working in Waterbury, Connecticut. He's on the clinical faculty at Yale University, where he trained. He has published over a hundred articles and columns as well as numerous psychological thrillers. His website is www.charlesatkins.com.

Reviews for The Alzheimer's Answer Book: Professional Answers to More Than 250 Questions about Alzheimer's and Dementia

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