| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 115 pages) : illustrations |
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polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Section A. Tips for making life easier during the progression of Alzheimer's Disease. Chapter I. Pre-Alzheimer's stage: wonder and worry -- Chapter II. Early-to-mild stage: something's going wrong -- Chapter III. Moderate stage: so many changes -- Chapter IV. Severe stage: making every moment count -- Section B. Helpful information concerning Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia. Section C. Resources available for those affected with Alzheimer's Disease, their caregivers, family members, and friends. |
| Summary |
An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. That number continues to grow - by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer's could range from 11.3 million to 16 million. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a devastating disorder of the brain's nerve cells that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. Written for patients, their families, and caregivers, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talents thr. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Alzheimer's disease.
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Alzheimer's disease. |
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Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Care.
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Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Care. |
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Caregivers.
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Caregivers. |
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Alzheimer Disease. |
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Alzheimer Disease -- rehabilitation. |
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Caregivers. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Callone, Patricia R.
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| Added Title |
Alzheimer's disease |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Caregiver's guide to Alzheimer's disease. New York : Demos Medical Pub., ©2006 1932603166 (DLC) 2005013869 (OCoLC)60375493 |
| ISBN |
1423784391 (electronic book) |
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9781423784395 (electronic book) |
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9781934559000 (electronic book ; Adobe Digital Editions) |
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1934559008 (electronic book ; Adobe Digital Editions) |
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9781932603163 |
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