| Description |
xvi, 193 pages ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. 1. What is Alzheimer's? -- 1. The basics -- 2. Normal aging -- 3. Alzheimer's is a type of dementia -- 4. Evidence of Alzheimer's -- 5. Distinguishing between delirium, Alzheimer's, and other dementias -- 6. Two case studies : applying the basics -- Pt. 2. How to evaluate for Alzheimer's -- 7. This person I used to know : measuring the status of mental functioning in Alzheimer's -- 8. Measuring Alzheimer's in action -- 9. The question of competence -- Pt. 3. Disturbances in mood and perception -- 10. Geriatric depression and Alzheimer's -- 11. I know she has Alzheimer's, but why is she acting like this? : recognizing psychotic symptoms in Alzheimer's -- Pt. 4. Medical and psychological treatment approaches -- 12. Treatment of Alzheimer's with medicines -- 13. Changing the person's surroundings -- 14. Talking to people with Alzheimer's -- 15. Preventive activities for ourselves and others : lowering our odds of getting Alzheimer's |
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App. A. Additional resources and information on Alzheimer's dementia -- App. B. What to do about aggressive behavior -- App. C. Effective uses of psychological interventions in long-term care facilities |
| Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Alzheimer's disease -- Popular works.
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Alzheimer's disease.
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| LC no. |
2005005571 |
| ISBN |
1557534012 (hbk.) |
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9781557534019 (hbk.) |
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