Bibliograph

The Alzheimer's answer book, professional answers to more than 250 questions about Alzheimer's and dementia, Charles Atkin

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Label

The Alzheimer's answer book, professional answers to more than 250 questions about Alzheimer's and dementia, Charles Atkin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [273]-277) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Alzheimer's answer book

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

226213243

Responsibility statement

Charles Atkin

Series statement

Answer book

Sub title

professional answers to more than 250 questions about Alzheimer's and dementia

Table Of Contents

What are Alzheimer's and dementia? -- Dementia basics -- Getting a diagnosis -- The dementia evaluation -- Alzheimer's and other types of dementia -- Treatments -- Taking care of the whole person -- Medications -- Emotional and behavioral changes -- Keeping your loved one safe -- Understanding Medicare -- Understanding Medicaid -- Advance directives -- Other legal and financial issues -- Nursing homes and extended-care facilities -- Caring for the caregiver -- If you've been diagnosed -- The family -- Hope for the future

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