Introduction

This volume of the Medical Basic Guides is about Alzheimer's. "What You Always Wanted To Know About..." are straight-to-the-point, easily understandable, and comprehensive medical ebooks and guides for everybody. Whether you are just interested in the topic of the book or you are directly affected by it, these books can really help you with the information you need. This is your step toward new insights and informations.

The Contents of This Book

What is Alzheimer’s disease (AD)?

How many Americans have AD?

How long can a person live with AD?

What is dementia?

What is mild cognitive impairment?

What causes AD?

Can AD be prevented?

What are the symptoms of AD?

Very early signs and symptoms

Mild AD

Moderate AD

Severe AD

The Seven Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

How is AD diagnosed?

Why is early diagnosis important?

What new methods for diagnosing AD are being studied?

How is AD treated?

What drugs are currently available to treat AD?

Treatment for Mild to Moderate AD

Treatment for Moderate to Severe AD

Dosage and Side Effects

What potential new treatments are being researched?

Beta-amyloid

The aging process

Heart disease and diabetes

Lifestyle factors

What are clinical trials?

Caring for a Person with Alzheimer’s Disease

Understanding How AD Changes People - Challenges and Coping Strategies

1. Challenge: changes in communication skills

How to cope with changes in communication skills

Helping a Person Who Is Aware of Memory Loss

2. Challenge: changes in personality and behavior

Other factors that may affect how people with AD behave

How to cope with personality and behavior changes

How to cope with sleep problems

How to cope with hallucinations and delusions

How to cope with paranoia

How to cope with agitation and aggression

How to cope with wandering

How to cope with rummaging and hiding things

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