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If you or someone you love has Alzheimer's, you know what a scary disease it can be and how it can radically change a family's lifestyle. Now, with The Everything Alzheimer's Book, you can equip yourself with the information and expert advice you need to alleviate your fears and better prepare for the future. This reassuring book, by Dr. Carolyn Dean, provides authoritative information on the disease, its symptoms, current treatments, and effective management. From understanding tests and getting the right treatment to dealing with symptoms and promoting independence, you'll learn all you need to make the best choices for you and your family. With The Everything Alzheimer's Book in hand, you'll have all the tools you need to deal with the symptoms of Alzheimer's and manage its impact on your lifestyle.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781593370503
  • Publisher: Adams Media Corporation
  • Publication date: 8/2/2004
  • Pages: 289
  • Product dimensions: 7.84 (w) x 9.20 (h) x 0.85 (d)

Table of Contents

Top Ten Ways to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease x
Introduction xi
1 What Is Alzheimer's? 1
Alzheimer's--One Cause of Dementia 2
The History of Alzheimer's 2
Alzheimer's Awareness 5
The High Cost of Alzheimer's 6
A Picture of Alzheimer's 8
The Risk Factors 10
The Warning Signs 13
2 The Alzheimer's Brain 17
The Living Brain 18
The Brain on Video 22
As the Brain Ages 22
Researching Alzheimer's 24
Causes of Alzheimer's 25
3 Alzheimer's: The Differential Diagnosis 33
Early Detection of Symptoms 34
It's a Matter of Exclusion 35
Senility and Dementia 36
Organic Brain Syndrome 36
Cardiovascular Disorders 41
Trauma-Induced Brain Injury 42
Metabolic Disorders 43
Prescription Drugs and Drug Interactions 44
4 Your Physical Examination and Staging of Alzheimer's 45
Medical History and Physical Exam 46
The Neurologist 47
Alzheimer's Testing 48
Possible or Probable Alzheimer's 50
Documenting the Progression of Alzheimer's 50
The Seven Stages of Alzheimer's 51
How Alzheimer's Patients Succumb 55
5 My Doctor Says I Have Alzheimer's 57
Mary's Story 58
Getting a Second Opinion 59
What Mary Learned 63
John's Story 64
John's Medical Exam 64
Additional Testing 67
6 Coping with the Diagnosis 69
Bringing Out the Best 70
Bringing Out the Worst 70
Creating a Checklist 72
Take Care of Your Health 73
Talk with Your Family 76
Talk with Others 79
7 Personality, Mood, and Behavioral Changes 81
Everyone Is Different 82
Forgetfulness and Frustration 83
Irritability and Mood Swings 84
Confusion and Depression 85
Agitation 86
Compulsive Behavior and Restlessness 91
Severe Mood Swings, Aggressiveness, and Combativeness 92
Paranoia, Delusions, and Hallucinations 94
8 Medical Treatment for Alzheimer's 97
Medical Treatment Strategies 98
Cholinesterase Inhibitors 98
The Fifth Drug 103
Are There Any Other Drugs for Cognition? 104
Medications for Agitation 107
Sleeping Medications 107
Clinical Trials 108
Regular Checkups with Your Doctor 109
Assessment Tools 111
The Expanded Role of the Caregiver 112
9 Treating Alzheimer's Symptoms with Diet and Nutrients 113
Water 114
The Food Factor 115
Nutraceuticals and Alzheimer's 116
Essential Nutrients for the Nervous System 119
Fish Equals Brain Food 122
Herbs and Alzheimer's 124
10 Exercise Is the Key 127
Exercise Your Brain 128
Experiments in Exercising the Brain 128
Keeping Active Mentally and Physically 130
Mind Boosters 131
Reading to the Elderly 132
Exercise Your Body and Your Mood 133
How Behavior Modification Works 137
11 Caregivers Coping and Caring for Alzheimer's 139
The Caregiver's Role 140
How to Be a Good Communicator 141
Caregiver Behavior Skills 144
Scheduling Care at Home 146
The Sexual Reality of Alzheimer's 147
Care for the Caregiver 148
Caregiver Respite 151
12 Caregiving at Home 155
Caring for Your Spouse 156
Family Choices 156
When the Nuclear Family Is Involved 159
Safeguarding Your Loved One 161
Alzheimer's Safety in the Home 162
13 Alzheimer's Personal Care 167
Dressing 168
A Day at the Spa 170
Eating 170
The Bathing Ritual 173
Sleeplessness in the Elderly 175
Sleeplessness in Alzheimer's 175
14 A Day in the Life Inside and Out 179
An Alzheimer's Log 180
Up and At 'Em 181
Time for Lunch 183
Criteria for Alzheimer's Activities 184
Activity Ideas 186
Planning an Outing 188
15 Daily Health Check and Common Ailments 191
Routine Medical Visits 192
Skin and How to Treat It 193
Eye and Ear Care 197
Nasal Passages and Sinuses 198
Mouth, Teeth, and Dentures 200
Lung Disease 201
Digestion and Bladder Infections 201
Extremities 202
16 Community, State, and National Support 203
Small Beginnings 204
Community Resources Abound 205
Health Care Professionals 211
Government Information 211
Starting an Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group 214
17 Insurance, Financial, and Legal Issues 217
Types of Insurance 218
Getting Answers 221
Medicare 222
Financial Issues in Alzheimer's 226
Federal Assistance 229
Legal Issues in Alzheimer's 230
Estate Inventory 233
Defining the Options 234
18 Choosing Care Outside the Home 235
The Long Road to Long-Term Care 236
Adult Day Care 236
Assessing Proper Placement 238
Facilities for Alzheimer's Care 241
Hospice Care 246
Last Acts 249
19 Preventing Alzheimer's 251
Making Choices 252
Awareness of Alzheimer's 253
Is Alzheimer's Prevention Possible? 255
Diet 257
Nutritional Supplements 262
Stress Reduction and Mental and Physical Activity 263
Hormones and Pharmaceutical Drugs 263
20 What the Future Holds 267
Current Treatments 268
Sweeping Up Amyloid Plaque with Vaccines 268
Neurotrophic Factors 270
Drugs That Prevent Neurofibrillary Tangles 271
Medical Research 271
The Latest Breakthrough Drug in Alzheimer's 274
The Future of Diet and Supplements 275
Chelation and Alzheimer's 276
The Future of Diagnosis 279
Appendix A Resources 280
Appendix B Questions to Ask the Nursing Home 282
Index 283
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