Alzheimer's For Dummies (For Dummies Series) Book Information:

4 million people are living with Alzheimers Disease (AD) in America today, with approximately 370,000 new cases diagnosed every year. AD patients live anywhere from 5 to 20 years after their diagnosis; and their inability to care for themselves grows more dramatic as the disease progresses, creating profound implications for their families and healthcare providers. Its impact on families during the caregiving years is overwhelming. If you have a family member or close friend whos suffering from Alzheimers Disease and youre looking for current, useful information, then Alzheimers For Dummies is for you. This reference guide also is helpful if you Need to know more about its diagnosis and treatment Want to take care of yourself while taking care of your loved one Are not the primary caregiver but want to know how to help Want to know how Alzheimers Disease is going to affect you and your loved one Alzheimers For Dummies takes a realistic look at Alzheimers Disease, what it is and what it isnt. It offers pertinent, easy-to-understand advice for dealing with the myriadconcerns and responsibilities that a primary caregiver must assume when managing an Alzheimers patient. Heres a sampling of the information youll find in this valuable guide: Maneuvering through medical, legal, and financial tangles Distinguishing AD from other brain diseases and medical conditions Handling the fears that may accompany the diagnosis Evaluating current drug therapies; watching out for scams and quack treatments Finding the best doctors; dealing with attorneys and CPAs Looking at Medicare regulations Evaluating the cost of care The current state of research, diagnosis, and treatment Television personality Leeza Gibbons, whose mother was stricken with AD, writes in the foreword of this book, There is no upside to keeping your head in the sand. This book is a crucial step in your new fight. Arm yourself with the knowledge waiting for you in these pages. It will help you find answers and resources as you adjust to your new reality.

• Book Type/Genre :

Higher Education Textbooks

• Book Binding :

Paperback

• Language :

English

• Number of Pages :

Page count varies on each edition/reprint

• ISBN - 10 :

• Alzheimer's For Dummies (For Dummies Series) Published On :

2003

• Resource:

Textbooks & Study Guides, Higher Education Textbooks Book is recommended for Students, Teachers, Graduates, Professionals, and all bibliophiles

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