What You Need to Know about Alzheimer's Disease

by Matthew Domico, Valerie Hill

Overview

This book provides readers with the information they need to better understand Alzheimer's disease. Written in easy-to-understand language, it is aimed at those who may have a parent, grandparent, or other loved one struggling with this condition.

Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that causes problems with thinking, memory, and behavior. Such symptoms as memory loss usually develop slowly but get worse over time, eventually becoming severe enough to interfere with daily activities and bodily functions.

What You Need to Know about Alzheimer's Disease is part of Greenwood's Inside Diseases and Disorders series. This series profiles a variety of physical and psychological conditions, distilling and consolidating vast collections of scientific knowledge into concise, readable volumes. A list of "Top 10" essential questions begins each book, providing quick-access answers to readers' most pressing concerns. The text follows a standardized, easily navigable structure, with each chapter exploring a particular facet of the topic. In addition to covering such basics as causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options, books in this series delve into issues that are less commonly addressed but still critically important, such as effects on loved ones and caregivers. Case illustrations highlight key themes discussed in the book and are accompanied by insightful analyses and recommendations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440870316
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	03/22/2022
Series:	Inside Diseases and Disorders
Pages:	222
Sales rank:	1,134,471
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.56(d)

About the Author

Matthew Domico, PsyD, is assistant professor of psychology at Lewis University.

Valerie Hill, PhD, is professor of psychology and director of the undergraduate program at Lewis University.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword ix

Acknowledgments xi

Introduction xiii

Essential Questions xv

Chapter 1 What Is Alzheimer's Disease? 1

Chapter 2 The History of Alzheimer's Disease 11

Chapter 3 Causes and Risk Factors 21

Chapter 4 Signs and Symptoms 35

Chapter 5 Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management 45

Chapter 6 Long-Term Prognosis and Potential Complications 63

Chapter 7 Effects on Family and Friends 77

Chapter 8 Prevention 91

Chapter 9 Issues and Controversies 107

Chapter 10 Current Research and Future Directions 115

Case Illustrations 135

Glossary 147

Directory of Resources 163

Bibliography 177

Index 195

Editorial Reviews

"This current, in-depth, focused, informative guide provides complete coverage of a devastating, life-altering, and increasingly common illness. Highly recommended. All readers." — Choice

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