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What are the symptoms? How is it diagnosed? How many people is affected by it? Learn the latest research about the disease of Alzheimer Every day there are new discoveries about the disease of Alzheimer, but these usually are available for specialists and academics in the topic. This book aims to resolve this problem and show the latest advances about the disease of Alzheimer. Objective: The objective of the e-book is to serve as a first approximation...
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There are more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease, which is a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental functions. It is the sixth leading cause of death. Author Jacqueline Adams provides young readers and researchers with a means of understanding this ailment and its ramifications. Readers will learn about its diagnosis, treatments and therapies, and medical advances.
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We are all forgetful sometimes. As people age, they can become more forgetful still. But when remembering information becomes a daily struggle, a person might be suffering from a condition called Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's has been called "the thief," because it steals away the person you loved. Knowing someone with this disease can be hard, but there are ways to encourage your loved ones and help them live happily. The lives of millions of...
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What is it, what are its causes, what consequences does it entail? Discover all the answers to Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is a disease that has increased in terms of the number of cases affected in recent years, which in turn has caused many questions to arise when a person or a family member receives the diagnosis, such as, what Alzheimer's is, what its origin is, if there is a treatment, how the disease evolves, what the consequences in everyday...
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As some people age, their brain begins to deteriorate, causing loss of memory and other problems. Researchers are still unsure of the exact causes of Alzheimer's disease, but they believe lifestyle and genetics play a role. Through informative sidebars and enlightening infographics, which supplement the relatable text, readers learn about what Alzheimer's is and how to support a loved one who has been diagnosed. They also learn what is being done...
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A guide for caregivers and sufferers coping with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's disease is a reality in millions of lives and a serious concern for seniors and their loved ones. In developed countries where people are living longer than ever before, the incidence of Alzheimer's is reaching epidemic proportions, according to the World Health Organization. For families, sufferers, and caregivers, the need for reliable, clear, and concrete information has...
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Author and holistic nutritionist Michelle Deetken, PhD, uses her many years of experience and training as a holistic nutritionist to highlight the importance of diet in one's overall health and well-being. She goes on to show how even small efforts to incorporate an exercise routine will reap huge rewards. And she further discusses the use of the mind through mental activities that keep people on their toes as they age. All of these efforts can play...
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Alzheimer's disease is the most frequent cause of dementia that slowly and progressively causes cognitive impairment and profoundly alters the daily activities of the patients. Approximately, ten percent of all persons over the age of seventy experience significant memory loss, and in more than half of the cases, the cause is Alzheimer's disease. This reference book is an update on the most relevant pathological and clinical findings of this neurological...
9) The Alzheimer's Disease Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint for Complete Alzheimer's Disease Management
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Delve into the comprehensive guide, "The Alzheimer's Disease Mastery Bible: Your Blueprint For Complete Alzheimer's Disease Management," where each chapter unfolds a wealth of knowledge aimed at empowering individuals facing Alzheimer's and those caring for them. Beginning with an in-depth exploration of the disease's biology, genetic factors, and early signs, this book navigates through the stages, risk factors, and preventative measures. Moving...
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To inform the public and readers that Alzheimer's disease is a multi-causal chronic age-related illness with many contributing and aggravating factors. However, there are also many modifiable factors in your control to slow and halt the progression of the disease, and to improve the symptoms and quality of life. This book is written for better understanding of the unpredictable and devastating nature of Alzheimer's, to dispel any of its myths, and...
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Third Edition, Fully Updated and ExpandedThere is hope, there is relief, there is another way to treat Alzheimer's disease!
More than 6.5 million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Mary T. Newport's husband, Steve, was one of them. In Alzheimer's Disease: What If There Was a Cure?, Dr. Newport shares Steve's story-how he fell into the abyss that is Alzheimer's disease and was able to climb...
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When a loved one shows signs of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, you will face challenges for which you feel ill-equipped. Dozens of decisions will need to be made:
* Can Mom live by herself safely? If not, what if she refuses to leave her home?
* When do I need to take away the car keys and checkbook?
* How do I deal with her obstinate refusal to take a bath or go to the doctor?
* Should I correct her when she insists her dead sister is still alive?
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[2008]
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Ask anyone who has been through it, seeing a friend or loved one deteriorate with Alzheimer's is one of the most painful experiences to behold. Here is help in understanding what is happening. This two-part program provides an introduction to this disease.
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Demos Medical Pub
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[2006]
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"This reader-friendly, accessible guide is filled with tips and techniques that will help families, friends, and caregivers assist individuals with Alzheimer's disease. More importantly, it offers practical advice on how to cope with the personality and behavioral changes that occur throughout the disease's progression. With this knowledge in hand, caregivers can ensure that people living with Alzheimer's disease maximize the skills, talents, and...
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"By defining Alzheimer's Disease as a spectrum disorder---like autism, it affects different people differently---Dr. Gayatri Devi offers new hope for its millions of sufferers. A neurologist who's been specializing in dementia and memory loss for more than 20 years, Dr. Devi shares the stories of her patients in the kind of narrative medical writing that grips the reader, humanizes the science, and offers equal parts practical wisdom and advice. She...
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Adams Media
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2009.
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With more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer's disease, families and caregivers of Alzheimer's patients need guidance and support more than ever before. This guide offers an overview of the medical, legal, and practical questions and decisions caregivers and families of Alzheimer's patients face. With this book, you will learn how to: Find the right doctor for your loved onesChoose treatments and medicationsBuild and maintain brain healthHandle...
20) The 36-hour day: a family guide to caring for people who have Alzheimer disease and other dementias
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Johns Hopkins University Press
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2021.
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When someone in your family suffers from Alzheimer disease or other related memory loss diseases, both you and your loved one face immense challenges. Mace and Robins provide practical and specific advice to make care easier, improve quality of life, and lift the spirits of a family dealing with Alzheimer disease.
"Through five editions, The 36-Hour Day has been an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease....
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