| Alzheimer's Disease Contributor(s): Lu, Linda C. (Author), M. D., Juergen H. Bludau (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313381100 ISBN-13: 9780313381102 Publisher: Greenwood OUR PRICE: $54.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: January 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Diseases - Alzheimer's & Dementia - Medical | Geriatrics - Family & Relationships | Eldercare |
| Dewey: 616.831 |
| LCCN: 2010041534 |
| Series: Biographies of Disease (Greenwood) |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (0.88 lbs) 160 pages |
| Themes: - Generational Orientation - Elderly/Aged |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |