Is It Alzheimer's?: 101 Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions about Memory Loss and Dementia Contributor(s): Rabins, Peter V. (Author) |
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ISBN: 142143640X ISBN-13: 9781421436401 Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2020 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Alzheimer's & Dementia - Medical | Geriatrics - Psychology | Psychopathology - Memory Disorders |
Dewey: 616.831 |
LCCN: 2019015979 |
Series: Johns Hopkins Press Health Books (Paperback) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.6" W x 8.5" (0.40 lbs) 160 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Health & Fitness - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Perhaps someone in your family has been diagnosed with Alzheimer disease--or maybe you worry about developing memory loss yourself. In Is It Alzheimer's?, Dr. Peter V. Rabins, a top expert in the field, educates readers by answering 101 often-asked questions about memory loss and dementia. Written in a conversational, easy-to-use Q&A style, the book is organized into seven unique sections. A companion to the best-selling The 36-Hour Day, which Dr. Rabins coauthored, this book discusses - how to distinguish typical memory loss from early dementia Aimed at friends and family members of the estimated 5.1 million US adults with dementia, as well as adults who are concerned about developing dementia, the book offers helpful directions and comfort. Is It Alzheimer's? is a quick, accessible, and essential reference for anyone who hopes to navigate the confusion of dementing illnesses. |