Alzheimer's Disease

A Guide to Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management

Inbunden, Engelska, 1996

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Over 4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer's disease, which is an organic disorder that is progressive, debilitating, and irreversible. The economic cost of treating and providing care for those with Alzheimer's is over $40 billion a year. The emotional cost to the sufferers and their families is beyond estimation. Yet Alzheimer's is often misdiagnosed, mistreated, and mismanaged. The purpose of this book is to help physicians, health care administrators, graduate students and researchers better understand diagnostic procedures, treatment and management factors related to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias in the elderly.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum1996-06-10
Mått161 x 240 x 16 mm
Vikt485 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor208
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9780275954604

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Geriatrik inom Medicin
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Neurologi och klinisk neurofysiologi inom Medicin
Särskilda hälsotillstånd inom Halsa och familj

Preface Prologue The Importance of a Valid Diagnosis Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type Other Forms of Dementia Affecting the Elderly The Aging Process The Reversible vs. the Irreversible Dementias Biological Basis of Dementia Summary--The Dementias Affecting the Elderly Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures Alzheimer's Disease Misdiagnosed--The Mental Status Exam The Clinical Interview The Family Interview Special Considerations in the Diagnosis of Alzheimer's The Psychological Assessment Assessing Intellectual Abilities Neuropsychological Testing for Dementia Evaluating Functional Ability Treatment and Management of the Dementias Treatment of the Dementias The Use of Psychotropic Drugs in Treatment Psychological Treatment Communicating with Alzheimer's Patients Treatment and Care--General Principles Specific Management Problems and Solutions Impact of Alzheimer's on the Family Advice for Family Members Utilizing Community Services and Resources Choosing a Congregate Care or Nursing Home Facility Ethical and Legal Issues Concurrent Emotional and Mental Disorders Common in the Elderly Paranoid Disorders Anxiety Disorders Major Depressive Disorder Personality Disorders References Index