Title:
Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
ISBN:
9781893005617
Publication Information:
Rochester, MN : Mayo Clinic Press, [2020]
Physical Description:
414 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm
Contents:
Part 1. Typical aging vs. dementia. What's typical and what's not ; Mild 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.
Summary:
"Presents a comprehensive look at the typical symptoms associated with dementia [and] 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.
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OCLC Number:
on1143627071
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