Bibliograph

Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, [medical editors, Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D., Angela M. Lunde, M.A.]

Type

Label

Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, [medical editors, Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D., Angela M. Lunde, M.A.]

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1143627071

Responsibility statement

[medical editors, Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D., Angela M. Lunde, M.A.]

Summary

"The book presents a comprehensive look at the typical symptoms associated with dementia, current findings regarding common causes of the disease, and gives essential tips for managing the day-to-day challenges of caring for someone with dementia."--Amazon

Table Of Contents

Part 1. Typical aging vs. dementia. What's typical and what's not ; Mid cognitive impairment ; What is dementia? Getting an accurate dementia diagnosis -- Part 2. Alzheimer's disease. The science of Alzheimer's disease ; Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease ; Atypical and young-onset Alzheimer's dementia ; Treating Alzheimer's disease -- Part 3. Causes of dementia other than Alzheimer's. Frontotemporal degeneration ; Lewy body dementia ; Vascular cognitive impairment -- Part 4. Living a full life with dementia. Addressing the stigmas ; Adjusting to a diagnosis ; Road map toward well-being ; Planning for the end of life -- Part 5. Life as a care partner. Who are caregivers ; Overcoming the challenges ; Road map toward well-being -- Part 6. Brain health for everyone. Healthy aging ; Research and trends

Target audience

adult

resource.variantTitle

Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, a guide for people with dementia and those who care for themAlzheimer's disease and other dementias

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