Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Title:
Understanding Alzheimers Disease (ePub)
Format:
EPUB
USA Price: 
Stock:
Digital Download
GPO Stock Number:
017-300-00031-8
ISBN:
9780160930157
Description

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.

 

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

1) Introduction
2) What is Alzheimer's disease?
3) What are the signs of Alzheimer's disease?
4) When should you see your doctor?
5) What are the causes of memory problems?
6) Are there treatments for Alzheimer's disease?
7) What about research on Alzheimer's disease?
8) Is there help for caregivers?
9) Summary -- what you need to know
10) Where can you get more information?
11) Words to know

Audience

Members of the general public interested in Alzheimer's Disease, including early diagnosis patients, family members, doctors and researchers will find Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease helpful.  In addition, members of the community, including busineses, schools, and community groups involved with work concerning Alzheimer's Disease will benefit from this publication.

Product Details

Publisher:
US Department of Health & Human Services, NIH/National Institute on Aging
Author:
  • National Institute on Aging
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