Full Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's disease, including information on the affliction's history, diagnosis, and effects on family members.
Alzheimer's disease is a vastly underrecognized disease that primarily appears in patients age 65 and older. It affects the entire family of those afflicted and has a tremendous impact on our health care system—the Alzheimer's Association estimates the cost of treating this form of dementia at $172 billion annually in the United States. Current treatment with medications has only limited success. Therefore, awareness of symptoms—which are often mistaken for aging or stress—and early recognition of the disease are the best ways to help patients and their caregivers.
Alzheimer's Disease is written to provide a broad overview of the disease, conveying all information and concepts in easy-to-read and understandable language. This text is intended for high school and college students, but is appropriate for general reading audiences as well.
Contents
Series Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Chapter 1. What Is Alzheimer's Disease?
Chapter 2. What Causes Alzheimer's Disease?
Chapter 3. What Are the Signs of Alzheimer's Disease?
Chapter 4. How Is Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosed?
Chapter 5. How Is Alzheimer's Disease Treated?
Chapter 6. The Course and Complications of Alzheimer's Disease
Chapter 7. How Does Alzheimer's Disease Affect the Family and Caregivers?
Chapter 8. Scientific and Clinical Research in Alzheimer's Disease
Appendix A. Narratives
Appendix B. Timeline
Appendix C. 10 Useful Web Sites
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
