Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease Stages, Treatments, and Other Medical Considerations
Written by Laura Town and Karen Kassel
Narrated by Bill Fike
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About this audiobook
A diagnosis of dementia can be scary and overwhelming.
But knowing what to expect can help you fight fear with knowledge.
Recently updated, this book describes what is known right now about Alzheimer’s disease, the most common cause of dementia, including its pathological features, the symptoms and prognosis at each stage, and the treatment options available.
This book can help you recognize warning signs of dementia and decipher the difference between the disease and normal aging. Its simple checklists can also help you learn how to:
In addition, the book explores diagnostic tests and discusses how to find a doctor who will meet the needs of your loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. It also describes special considerations for individuals with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease and looks at methods for promoting brain health and slowing cognitive decline.
Order now and prepare yourself for the changes to come.
Chosen by Book Authority as one of the best books on dementia of all time.
- Understand the different types of dementia.
- Recognize the characteristics, warning signs, and risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease.
- Anticipate how Alzheimer’s disease is likely to progress and the effects of each stage.
- Evaluate treatment options for cognitive and physical decline with Alzheimer’s disease.
- Help your loved one decide whether a clinical trial is something they should consider.
Laura Town
Laura Town is an experienced author and editor who has contributed to many books for the academic, professional, and lay populations. Laura has written on a variety of topics of special interest to the aging population. She has expertise in the field of finance, and she has contributed to several online nursing courses and texts. Her work has been published by John Wiley and Sons and the American Society of Journalists and Authors, and she has also written for the American Medical Writers Association (AMWA). As an editor, Laura has worked with Pearson Education, Prentice Hall, McGraw-Hill Higher Education, John Wiley and Sons, and the University of Pennsylvania.Laura is the founder and president of WilliamsTown Communications, a company that creates educational courses and texts for publishers, universities, and non-profits. She is also the past president of the Indiana chapter of AMWA.
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