Alzheimer's & Dementia For Dummies
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Alzheimer's & Dementia For Dummies

Paperback – April 25, 2016

Price
$19.49
Format
Paperback
Pages
464
Publisher
For Dummies
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-1119187738
Dimensions
7.3 x 1.2 x 9.1 inches
Weight
1.4 pounds

Description

From the Inside Flap Get the facts about Alzheimer's and Dementia Get the facts about Alzheimer's and Dementia Cope with diagnosis, memory loss, and mood issues Cope with diagnosis, memory loss, and mood issues Address important financial and legal issues Address important financial and legal issues Uncover the symptoms and causes If you or someone you love has Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, you may feel frightened, angry, and uncertain about what the future holds. This authoritative resource will answer your questions and serve as your trusted guide. It explains what you're dealing with, what to expect, how the disease progresses, how to talk to doctors, survival tips for caregivers, and much more. Inside… Understand how the brain works Understand how the brain works What to do if you're diagnosed What to do if you're diagnosed Guidelines for care facilities Guidelines for care facilities Caregiver resources Caregiver resources How to build a care team How to build a care team Manage financial and legal issues Manage financial and legal issues Get the facts about Alzheimer's and Dementia Get the facts about Alzheimer's and Dementia Cope with diagnosis, memory loss, and mood issues Cope with diagnosis, memory loss, and mood issues Address important financial and legal issues Address important financial and legal issues Uncover the symptoms and causes If you or someone you love has Alzheimer's Disease or dementia, you may feel frightened, angry, and uncertain about what the future holds. This authoritative resource will answer your questions and serve as your trusted guide. It explains what you're dealing with, what to expect, how the disease progresses, how to talk to doctors, survival tips for caregivers, and much more. Inside… Understand how the brain works Understand how the brain works What to do if you're diagnosed What to do if you're diagnosed Guidelines for care facilities Guidelines for care facilities Caregiver resources Caregiver resources How to build a care team How to build a care team Manage financial and legal issues Manage financial and legal issues The American Geriatrics Society, (AGS) is a nationwide, not-for-profit society of geriatrics healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of older people. The Health in Aging Foundation is a national non-profit organization established by AGS. Read more

Features & Highlights

  • Your sensitive, authoritative guide to Alzheimer's and dementia
  • If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, it's only natural to feel fraught with fear and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Fortunately, you don't have to do it alone. This friendly and authoritative guide is here to help you make smart, informed choices throughout the different scenarios you'll encounter as a person caring for someone diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. From making sense of a diagnosis to the best ways to cope with symptoms,
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia For Dummies
  • is the trusted companion you can count on as you navigate your way through this difficult landscape.
  • Affecting one's memory, thinking, and behavior, dementia and Alzheimer's disease can't be prevented, cured, or slowed―but a diagnosis doesn't mean you have to be left helpless! Inside, you'll find out how to make sense of the symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, understand the stages of the illnesses, and, most importantly, keep your loved one safe and comfortable―no matter how severe their symptoms are.
  • Find out what to expect from Alzheimer's and dementia
  • Find out what to expect from Alzheimer's and dementia
  • Discover what to keep in mind while caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia
  • Discover what to keep in mind while caring for someone with Alzheimer's or dementia
  • Uncover symptoms, causes, and risk factors of Alzheimer's and dementia
  • Uncover symptoms, causes, and risk factors of Alzheimer's and dementia
  • Learn the critical information needed to help manage these illnesses
  • Learn the critical information needed to help manage these illnesses
  • Whether you're new to caring for a person affected by Alzheimer's or dementia or just looking for some answers and relief on your journey, this is the trusted resource you'll turn to again and again.

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Basic, clear, easy to understand information you need to know.

This book will give you very basic, easy to understand information concerning Alzheimer's Disease and dementia. I appreciated the fact that each chapter is constructed in such a way that you can read just that information and then move on to another category of information as you need it. If you are just beginning your search for a diagnosis, you don't need to read chapters devoted to legal and financial tasks; those can wait until you know for sure what you are dealing with.

If you check the "look inside" feature on the Amazon product page for this book you can scroll through the entire Table of Contents to see what topics are covered. Naturally within the chapters there will be some repetition, but I'm glad to say it has been held to a minimum. The first information you need to review is which symptoms you or the possible patient are exhibiting in order to have the most open and frank discussion possible with the physician you consult. This book doesn't try to differentiate between the many different types of dementia but it does bring home the fact that dementia does not always include Alzheimer's while Alzheimer's always includes dementia. It is also quite possible to show signs of dementia which are caused by another medical problem which needs to be treated.

We have all heard all types of statements regarding Alzheimer's and dementia. Now find out in an easy to read content which of these statements are true, half-true, mostly false or completely false. Putting off finding out the facts may result in you or someone you know suffering needlessly. Even if you find you need more information on a specific topic, this book will definitely get you started in finding out what is happening and where to go for help with your next step.
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Comprehensive dementia book that mostly concentrates on Azheimer's

This book covers several types of dementias (Alzheimer's disease, Lewy-body dementia, vascular dementia, & frontotemporal dementia); however, it predominately concentrates on Alzheimer's. Each chapter is designed to stand on its own but I read this cover to cover and find it is comprehensive. It talks about dementia tests, drugs, what scams not to fall for, day-to-day care, reality orientation and validation therapy for those with Alzheimer's, what to look for in a caregiver, etc. It focuses more on the caregiver side and soft skills associated with dementia and less on the scientific aspect of the disease.

This is a comprehensive text but is not the only text that is needed in my opinion, especially if one has a dementia other than Alzheimer's. For instance, I have a friend who I suspect has Parkinson's with Dementia (PDD) of the Lewy body kind and I feel [[ASIN:193260393X A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia]] is a much better resource for that disease.

In my opinion, this is a great Alzheimer's for dummies book and a good demenia (of any other kind) for dummies book.