Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps in Caring and Treatment

By: Daniel Kuhn

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Synopsis: The first part of this important book offers a comparison of the normal aging pattern of the brain and what happens with Alzheimer's. It explains the difficulties of diagnosis, risk factors for developing the disease, treatments, and guidelines for prevention. The second part is devoted to practical ways that families can help the patient, including adapting to changing relationships, establishing new ways of communicating and decision making, and planning for the future. The last part offers advice about self-care for family members and helpers, from joining a support group to exploring spiritual resources.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 267 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780897932639
Publisher:: Hunter House, Incorporated
Date of Addition:: 07/30/09
Copyrighted By:: Daniel Kuhn
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Health, Mind and Body, Parenting and Family, Medicine
Submitted By:: Amber W
Proofread By:: Shannon Reece
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.