Understanding Alzheimer's Disease : What You Need to Know

by National Institute on Aging (Corporate Author)

Ebook, 2015

Status

Available

Call number

Online - see item details for access

Publication

Bethesda, Md : Department of Health and Human Services

ISBN

9780051325048

Description

Medical. Nonfiction. HTML: This easy-to-read booklet will help readers learn about Alzheimer's disease, its symptoms and treatments, when to see the doctor, research studies, and where caregivers can get help. Includes vignettes, a resource list, and glossary. Please also check out Understanding Memory Loss: What to do when you have trouble remembering, as another authoritative resource from the U.S. National Institutes of Health and U.S. National Institute on Aging availabe in the following formats: ePub ISBN: 9780160930133 Standard Web PDF ISBN: 9780160930140 Keywords: Alzheimer's disease; memory problems; dementia; causes; symptoms; treatments; caregiving help.

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CONTENTS:
What is Alzheimer's disease?; What happens when a person has Alzheimer's disease?
What are the signs of Alzheimer's disease?
Early signs;
Later signs;
Mild cognitive impairment;
Differences between Alzheimer's disease and normal aging;
When should you see your doctor?;
What are other causes of memory problems?;
Are there treatments for Alzheimer's disease?;
What about research on Alzheimer's disease?;
To find out more about clinical trials and studies;
Is there help for caregivers?;
Coping as a caregiver;
Take care of yourself;
Summary-What you need to know.
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