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Alzheimer's disease / Alia Bucciarelli, MS.
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- ISBN: 9781937585532
- ISBN: 1937585530
- Physical Description: xiii, 99 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm + 1 DVD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
- Publisher: Dulles, Virginia ; Mercury Learning and Information, [2016]
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Subject: | Alzheimer's disease > Popular works. Alzheimer Disease. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Kirtland Community College Library | RC 523.2 .B83 2016 | 30775305536899 | General Collection | Available | - |
Alzheimer's Disease
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Table of Contents
Alzheimer's Disease
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgments | p. xi | |
| Introduction | p. xiii | |
| Alzheimer's Disease Basics | ||
| 1 | What is Alzheimer's disease? | p. 1 |
| 2 | Where did the name "Alzheimer's disease" come from? | p. 2 |
| 3 | How does Alzheimer's disease affect the brain? | p. 3 |
| 4 | What is early-onset Alzheimer's disease? | p. 5 |
| 5 | What is late-onset Alzheimer's disease? | p. 5 |
| 6 | How common is Alzheimer's disease? | p. 5 |
| 7 | How is Alzheimer's disease related to mild cognitive impairment? | p. 6 |
| 8 | How is Alzheimer's disease related to dementia? | p. 6 |
| 9 | What are the stages of Alzheimer's disease? | p. 7 |
| 10 | How long do people live with Alzheimer's disease? | p. 8 |
| Causes of Alzheimer's Disease | ||
| 11 | What causes Alzheimer's disease? | p. 10 |
| 12 | What factors increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease? | p. 10 |
| 13 | Is Alzheimer's disease passed down in families? | p. 13 |
| 14 | Can Alzheimer's disease be prevented? | p. 14 |
| 15 | Do any vitamins or dietary supplements help prevent Alzheimer's disease? | p. 16 |
| AlzheimerÃs Disease Symptoms | ||
| 16 | What are the symptoms of mild Alzheimer's disease? | p. 18 |
| 17 | What are the symptoms of moderate Alzheimer's disease? | p. 19 |
| 18 | What are the symptoms of severe Alzheimer's disease? | p. 20 |
| 19 | Is depression linked with Alzheimer's disease? | p. 21 |
| 20 | What behavioral symptoms occur in Alzheimer's disease? | p. 22 |
| 21 | What other medical problems are linked with Alzheimer's disease? | p. 23 |
| 22 | When should a doctor be contacted about symptoms? | p. 24 |
| 23 | How does someone die from Alzheimer's disease? | p. 24 |
| Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease | ||
| 24 | How is Alzheimer's disease diagnosed? | p. 27 |
| 25 | Will I be referred to a specialist for diagnosis? | p. 31 |
| 26 | What other health problems can cause memory trouble? | p. 31 |
| 27 | Is a brain scan needed to diagnose Alzheimer's disease? | p. 32 |
| 28 | What are Alzheimer's disease biomarkers? | p. 33 |
| 29 | Who should attend Alzheimer's disease testing and diagnosis? | p. 33 |
| 30 | What are the Alzheimer's diagnostic guidelines? | p. 34 |
| 31 | What are the benefits of early diagnosis? | p. 35 |
| 32 | What types of doctors can diagnose Alzheimer's disease? | p. 35 |
| 33 | What are memory centers? | p. 36 |
| 34 | What are Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers? | p. 36 |
| 35 | Should I get a second opinion? | p. 36 |
| 36 | What questions should I ask the doctor? | p. 37 |
| 37 | How can I cope with the diagnosis? | p. 38 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Prescription Drug Treatment | ||
| 38 | Is there a cure for Alzheimer's disease? | p. 40 |
| 39 | Can Alzheimer's disease be slowed or reversed? | p. 40 |
| 40 | What are the goals of treatment? | p. 41 |
| 41 | What types of health care providers treat Alzheimer's disease? | p. 41 |
| 42 | What medicines are approved by the FDA to treat Alzheimer's disease? | p. 42 |
| 43 | How long do Alzheimer's disease medicines work? | p. 43 |
| 44 | What are the side effects of medicines used to treat Alzheimer's disease? | p. 43 |
| 45 | What prescription medicines are used to treat behavioral and personality changes? | p. 44 |
| 46 | What prescription medicines are used to improve sleep quality? | p. 46 |
| 47 | What research is under way to improve treatment for Alzheimer's disease? | p. 46 |
| 48 | What is a clinical trial, and how can I take part in one? | p. 47 |
| 49 | How can I prepare for doctor appointments? | p. 48 |
| Alzheimer's Disease Nondrug Treatment | ||
| 50 | What nondrug interventions can help with behavioral and psychiatric symptoms? | p. 51 |
| 51 | What nondrug interventions can help with agitation? | p. 54 |
| 52 | Are there ways to help boost memory? | p. 56 |
| 53 | Is occupational therapy helpful? | p. 56 |
| 54 | Is physical activity helpful? | p. 58 |
| 55 | What complementary and alternative therapies are used to treat Alzheimer's disease? | p. 59 |
| 56 | What is cognitive training, and does it work? | p. 60 |
| Living with Alzheimer's Disease | ||
| 57 | Is eating a healthy diet important in Alzheimer's disease? | p. 63 |
| 58 | How can we make mealtimes easier? | p. 64 |
| 59 | What strategies help with memory problems? | p. 66 |
| 60 | How do I keep a safe home for someone with Alzheimer's disease? | p. 66 |
| 61 | What do I need to know about dental care for someone with Alzheimer's disease? | p. 67 |
| 62 | What strategies help with sleep problems? | p. 68 |
| 63 | When is it time for someone with Alzheimer's disease to stop driving? | p. 68 |
| 64 | How can we make bathing easier? | p. 69 |
| Being a Caregiver | ||
| 65 | What is a caregiver? | p. 72 |
| 66 | What is it like to be a caregiver? | p. 73 |
| 67 | How does being a caregiver affect my health? | p. 74 |
| 68 | How can I protect my health? | p. 74 |
| 69 | How can I cope with difficult behavior? | p. 75 |
| 70 | What kinds of resources exist for caregivers? | p. 76 |
| 71 | How can I communicate better with a person with Alzheimer's disease? | p. 78 |
| 72 | How can I show someone with advanced Alzheimer's disease that I care? | p. 78 |
| 73 | How can I make the most of doctor's visits? | p. 79 |
| Planning Ahead | ||
| 74 | Why plan ahead? | p. 83 |
| 75 | What legal and financial matters should I consider? | p. 84 |
| 76 | What financial records should be shared with caregivers? | p. 86 |
| 77 | What are health care advance directives? | p. 87 |
| 78 | What long-term residential care options exist? | p. 88 |
| 79 | What is end-of-life care? | p. 89 |
| Appendix Resources | p. 92 | |
| Index | p. 97 |
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