The Alzheimer's Action Plan

Informationen zum Autor P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D., and Lisa P. Gwyther, M.S.W., with Tina Adler Klappentext What would you do if your mother was having memory problems? Five million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, with a new diagnosis being made every seventy-two seconds, with millions more at risk. Although experts agree that early diagnosis and treatment are essential, families don't know where to turn for authoritative, state-of-the-art advice and answers to all of their questions. Now, combining the insights of a world-class physician and an award-winning social worker, this ground-breaking book tells you everything you need to know, including: The best tests to determine if this is-or is not-Alzheimer's disease The most (and least) effective medical treatments Coping with the effects Gaining access to the latest clinical trials Understanding the future of Alzheimer's Clear, compassionate, and empowering, The Alzheimer's Action Plan is a must-read.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Tina Adler, P. Murali Doraiswamy, Lisa P. Gwyther
• Editore: Macmillan USA
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 27.04.2009
• EAN: 9780312538712
• ISBN: 978-0-312-53871-2
• Pagine: 496
• Dimensioni: 153 mm x 229 mm x 33 mm
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Salute; Consumer Health, HEALTH & FITNESS / Diseases / Alzheimer's & Dementia