The Encyclopedia Of Alzheimers Disease
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Author | : Carol Turkington |
Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages | : 321 |
Release | : 2010 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 1438128584 |
Download The Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
In more than 500 entries, The Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease, Second Edition presents a wealth of information on the physical, emotional, and intellectual conditions that affect Alzheimer's sufferers. It also examines the current research on prevention, causes, and treatments, as well as the social issues surrounding the disease. Appendixes include major resources, organizations, helpful books and publications, an extensive bibliography, and a glossary.
Author | : Joseph Kandel |
Publisher | : Infobase Holdings, Inc |
Total Pages | : 140 |
Release | : 2021-04-01 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 1438183488 |
Download The Encyclopedia of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting up to 80 percent of all individuals with any form of dementia in the United States. An estimated 5.8 million people in the United States had Alzheimer's disease in 2020, and this number is projected to grow considerably with the aging of the large group of the Baby Boomers, born in the years 1946-1964. According to the Alzheimer's Association, by 2025, there will be 7.1 million Americans with Alzheimer's, a 22 percent increase from 2020. After diagnosis with Alzheimer's disease, the average person lives up to 8 more years, although some die sooner or much later. Non-Alzheimer's dementia is also a huge and growing problem in the United States and the world. In 2020, the Alzheimer’s Association estimated there were millions suffering from some other form of a degenerative brain disease that cannot be cured. Such other forms of dementia include vascular dementia, frontotemporal lobe dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and Parkinson's disease dementia. Less common forms of dementia include the dementia that is associated with Huntington's disease and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. The Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias provides a comprehensive resource for information about all aspects of these diseases/ Topics include: abuse and neglect of dementia patients coping with dementia-related behavior issues diagnosing dementia future direction of Alzheimer’s care infections and Alzheimer's disease risk factors for Alzheimer's disease stages of Alzheimer’s disease dementia
Author | : Elaine A. Moore |
Publisher | : McFarland |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2012-01-20 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780786464586 |
Download Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease; With Directories of Research, Treatment and Care Facilities, 2d ed. Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The second edition contains updated resources, research institution information and a listing of treatment and care facilities in the United States. Additions to the encyclopedia section include advances in Alzheimer's disease research, genetics, diagnostic procedures, treatment, alternative medicine, brain plasticity, risk factors, clinical trial information, nursing home safety, and preventive measures. In addition the book describes medical treatments used in other countries and the results of collaborative efforts such as the recent global imaging test initiatives and the Prevent Alzheimer's Disease by 2020 Project.
Author | : Elaine A. Moore |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Alzheimer's disease |
ISBN | : 9781784021917 |
Download Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The second edition contains updated resources, research institution information and a listing of treatment and care facilities in the United States. Additions to the encyclopedia section include advances in Alzheimers disease research, genetics, diagnostic procedures, treatment, alternative medicine, brain plasticity, risk factors, clinical trial information, nursing home safety, and preventive measures. In addition the book describes medical treatments used in other countries and the results of collaborative efforts such as the recent global imaging test initiatives and the Prevent Alzheimers Disease by 2020 Project.
Author | : Dr Frank Harry |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 26 |
Release | : 2020-04-25 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Download Alzheimer's Disease Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Alzheimer's Disease is a sort of dementia that causes issues with memory, thinking and conduct. Indications as a rule grow gradually and deteriorate after some time, getting sufficiently serious to meddle with day by day errands. Alzheimer's is the most widely recognized reason for dementia, a general term for memory misfortune and other intellectual capacities sufficiently genuine to meddle with day by day life. Alzheimer's ailment represents 60 percent to 80 percent of dementia cases.
Author | : Donald H. Kausler |
Publisher | : University of Illinois Press |
Total Pages | : 504 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Aging |
ISBN | : 9780252026355 |
Download The Graying of America Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Among other updates are more detailed coverage of health problems including arthritis, diabetes, osteoporosis, and various kinds of cancer, as well as advice on reducing the stress of caring for a family member with Alzheimer's disease."--BOOK JACKET.
Author | : Daniel E. Harmon |
Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages | : 105 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Alzheimer's disease |
ISBN | : 1438125917 |
Download Life Out of Focus Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Discusses the nature, possible causes, effects on the patient as well as family and friends, and treatment options of this deteriorative disease.
Author | : William A. Check |
Publisher | : Chelsea House |
Total Pages | : 101 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780791004838 |
Download Alzheimer's Disease Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Examines the effects, possible causes, diagnosis, and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and problems faced by families of the victims.
Author | : Carol Turkington |
Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages | : 305 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 0816066450 |
Download The Encyclopedia of Memory and Memory Disorders Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
More than 600 clear, concise entries explore such topics as the anatomy of the brain; the role of the brain in the central nervous system; how thoughts, feelings, and memories develop; the effects of brain injuries; and the impact of major brain diseases. The glossary, bibliography, and appendixes have also been thoroughly revised.
Author | : Carol Turkington |
Publisher | : Infobase Publishing |
Total Pages | : 449 |
Release | : 2010-05-12 |
Genre | : Health & Fitness |
ISBN | : 1438127030 |
Download The Encyclopedia of the Brain and Brain Disorders Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
With a large focus on memory this edition discusses the functions and elem ents of the brain, how it works, how it breaks down, and various diseases and disorders that affect it.