Burke / Hall / Yaari Pocket Reference to Alzheimer's Disease Management

2015
ISBN: 978-1-910315-22-4
Verlag: Springer Healthcare
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark

E-Book, Englisch, 95 Seiten, eBook

This Pocket Reference offer a multifaceted guide on various aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. This thorough review discusses the challenges of diagnosis, different stages of the disease, testing, and current treatment methods, including pharmacological and nonpharmacological management of cognitive decline and symptoms due to Alzheimer’s disease. The book also has specific chapters on care issues for patients with Alzheimer’s disease, which describes what clinician's and caregivers should expect and how to manage the disease at its various stages. Additionally, the book provides helpful guides, tables, and tips for clinicians and caregivers to help care for the patient and the caregiver themselves.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Burke, Anna

Hall, Geri R

Hall, Geri

Yaari, Roy

Yaarl, Roy

Fleisher, Adam

Dougherty, Jan

Young, Jeffrey

Young, Jeffery

Brand, Helle

Tariot, Pierre

T, Pierre

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease.- Pharmacological Treatment of Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Disease.- Pharmacological Treatment of Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease.- Managing Patients with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.- Care Issues in Advanced Dementia.- Supporting Caregiver Health.- Appendix.