The 36-Hour Day by
Through five editions, The 36-Hour Day has been an essential resource for families who love and care for people with Alzheimer disease. Whether a person has Alzheimer disease or another form of dementia, he or she will face a host of problems. The 36-Hour Day will help family members and caregivers address these challenges and simultaneously cope with their own emotions and needs.
Featuring useful takeaway messages and informed by recent research into the causes of and the search for therapies to prevent or cure dementia, this edition includes new information on
* devices to make life simpler and safer for people who have dementia
* strategies for delaying behavioral and neuropsychiatric symptoms
* changes in Medicare and other health care insurance laws
* palliative care, hospice care, durable power of attorney, and guardianship
* dementia due to traumatic brain injury
* choosing a residential care facility
* support groups for caregivers, friends, and family members
The central idea underlying the book--that much can be done to improve the lives of people with dementia and of those caring for them--remains the same. The 36-Hour Day is the definitive dementia care guide.
The Alzheimer's Advisor: A Caregiver's Guide to Dealing with the Tough Legal and Practical Issues by
Those memory lapses! -- If it is Alzheimer's : what the future holds -- Okay, it is Alzheimer's : the legal implications -- Before it's too late : the estate plan -- Before it's too late : advance directives -- Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's : guardianship -- When an Alzheimer's patient does something wrong : legal liability -- When an Alzheimer's patient moves : legal issues -- The cost of care : where it goes, where it comes from -- Caring for the caregivers -- The future : is there any hope? -- When the diagnosis is Alzheimer's, you need a lawyer! The search.
Alzheimer's Diagnosis by
Quantitation of amyloid-[beta] oligomers in human body fluids for Alzheimer's disease early diagnosis or therapy monitoring? / Susanne Aileen Funke, Dieter Willbold -- Visual impairment in Alzheimer disease : clinical, pathophysiological, and instrumental aspects / Ferdinando Sartucci ... [et al.] -- Alzheimer's disease diagnosis : a new approach / Ana Valverde, Sónia Costa -- Mitochondrial haplogroups associated with Japanese Alzheimer's patients / Shigeru Takasaki -- Leading role and limits of 18F-FDG-PET imaging in early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease / Giorgio Treglia -- Artificial neural networks in Alzheimer's diagnosis : a perspective / Patricio Garcia Baez, Carmen Paz Suarez Araujo -- Milestones and difficulties in Alzheimer's disease diagnosis / Lucia Picchi, Marco Vista, Monica Mazzoni -- The role of neuroimaging in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease / Valentina Garibotto, Daniela Perani -- Cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease / Eliana Venturelli, Chiara Villa, Elio Scarpini.
Alzheimer's Disease by
Describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and genetic aspects of Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Disease by
This publication is a landmark work commemorating the centennial of Alois Alzheimer's discovery of what would be known as Alzheimer's disease (AD). The centennial of Alois Alzheimer's original description of the disease that would come to bear his name offers a vantage point from which to commemorate the seminal discoveries in the field. It traces how the true importance of AD as the major cause of late life dementia ultimately came to light and narrates the evolution of the concepts related to AD throughout the years and its recognition as a major public health problem, with an estimated 30-40 million people affected by AD today. To identify the breakthroughs, the editors have used citation analysis, landmark papers identified by current researchers, and drew upon their own experience and insights. This process took into account the perspectives of individuals who recall the impact of findings at the time they were made, as well as of scientists today who have the advantage of hindsight in weighing the lasting influence of these findings. Because modern AD research was triggered by the seminal work of Tomlinson, Blessed, and Roth some four decades ago, it is particularly fortunate that the vast majority of these milestone authors are still with us.
Alzheimer's Disease by
Cognitive assessment and differentiating the 3 Ds (dementia, depression, delirium) / Koen Milisen ... [et al.] -- Assessment of psychoemotional and behavioral status in patients with dementia / Lisa L. Onega -- Abuse and neglect in older adults with Alzheimer's disease / Carla VandeWeerd, Gregory J. Paveza, and Terry Fulmer -- Application of the progressively lowered stress threshold model across the continuum of care / Marianne Smith ... [et al.] -- Alzheimer's disease: issues and challenges in primary care / Valerie T. Cotter -- Measuring the quality of nursing care to Alzheimer's patients / Ivo L. Abraham, Karen M. MacDonald, and Deborah M. Nadzam -- Longitudinal observational studies to study the efficacy-effectiveness gap in drug therapy: application to mild and moderate dementia / Karen M. MacDonald ... [et al.] -- Dementia and Alzheimer's disease: a practical orientation / Ivo L. Abraham -- Erratum.
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias by
Presents an exploration of the causes, symptoms and treatments of various forms of dementia, a collection of symptoms that affect the brain, including Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Treatments by
Neurology--laboratory and clinical research development series Aging issues, health and financial alternatives series Neurology--laboratory and clinical research development series. Aging issues, health and financial alternatives series.
Alzheimer's in America by
Offers the latest research about the disease, proposals on ways to support both the patient and caregiver, and essays written by patients, family members, and caregivers about living with the disease.
The Alzheimer's Prevention Program by
The Alzheimer's Prevention Program" is a whole body, whole mind, easy-to-follow regimen based on the latest research on Alzheimer's disease, and especially the connection between lifestyle and susceptibility.
The Alzheimer Conundrum by
Due to rapidly aging populations, the number of people worldwide experiencing dementia is increasing, and the projections are grim. Despite billions of dollars invested in medical research, no effective treatment has been discovered for Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. The Alzheimer Conundrum exposes the predicaments embedded in current efforts to slow down or halt Alzheimer’s disease through early detection of pre-symptomatic biological changes in healthy individuals.
Based on a meticulous account of the history of Alzheimer’s disease and extensive in-depth interviews, Margaret Lock highlights the limitations and the dissent associated with biomarker detection. Lock argues that basic research must continue, but should be complemented by a public health approach to prevention that is economically feasible, more humane, and much more effective globally than one exclusively focused on an increasingly harried search for a cure.
The Dementia Caregiver by
Becoming a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer s disease or another neurocognitive disorder can be an unexpected, undesirable, underappreciated, and yet noble role. It is heartbreaking to watch someone lose the very cognitive capacities that once helped to define them as a person. But because of the nature of these disorders, the only way to become an effective caregiver and cope with the role's many daily challenges is to become well-informed about the disease. With the right information, resources, and tips on caregiving and working with professionals, you can become your own expert at both caring for your charge and taking care of yourself. In these pages, Marc Agronin guides readers through a better understanding of the changes their loved one may be going through, and helps them tap into the various resources available to them as they embark on an uncertain caregiving journey. Insisting that a caregiver also maintain his or her own health and well being, Agronin guides caregivers in their efforts to provide care, but to also look to themselves as recipients of care from themselves and others.
Diary of a Caregiver by
In 2009, my wife of over fifty-eight years was diagnosed with dementia with Alzheimers symptoms. My caregiving responsibilities began before that time and continued until her death in January 2018. She was provided care in her own home. As time went by, the caregiver duties became more and more demanding. It was truly twenty-four hours each day and seven days each week. My sweetheart was referred to the hospice program as a patient beginning in 2013 with a life expectancy of six months or less. At the time of her passing, she had been a hospice patient for four years, eleven months, and five days. The Diary of a Caregiver begins with her entry into the hospice program and continues until her death. Caregiving can be very frustrating at times as one never knows what to expect or when to expect it. The Diary of a Caregiver identifies many of the problems and frustrations associated with care of a dementia patient. It also identifies different techniques and solutions to some of those problems. It should be of interest to anyone who is involved in caregiving, especially those who are just beginning.
Early Detection of Alzheimer's Disease by
Compelling and in-depth, this study aims to identify if neuropsychological test instruments can be used both to make an early differentiation between mild Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and depression among the elderly and to predict which Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) patients will convert to AD. Despite considerable progress with regard to the diagnostic work-up of dementia, this volume further explores the important challenge of discriminating early dementia from depression on clinical and neuropsychological grounds. It also examines similar cognitive and affective problems in both mild AD and depressive pseudodementia.
The Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease by
Presents information on the physical, emotional, and intellectual conditions that affect Alzheimer's sufferers, and also examines the current research on prevention, causes, treatments, and social issues surrounding the disease.
The Handbook of Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias by
The reference is a broad-ranging review of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias from both basic and clinical neuroscience perspectives; it provides scientists and medical professionals with an extensive introduction and an up-to-date review of cutting-edge scientific advances.
Brings the reader up-to-date with cutting-edge developments in this exciting and fast-paced field
Summarizes the most recent developments in the fields of Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Brings together articles from a prominent and international group of contributors
Encompasses a unique range of topics, combining basic molecular perspectives and cognitive neurosciences
Memory's Last Breath by
Based on the "field notes" she keeps in her journal, Memory's Last Breath is Gerda Saunders' astonishing window into a life distorted by dementia. She writes about shopping trips cut short by unintentional shoplifting, car journeys derailed when she loses her bearings, and the embarrassment of forgetting what she has just said to a room of colleagues. Coping with the complications of losing short-term memory, Saunders, a former university professor, nonetheless embarks on a personal investigation of the brain and its mysteries, examining science and literature, and immersing herself in vivid memories of her childhood in South Africa.
Minimizing the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease by
Alzheimer's disease and dementia which can begin in our 30s are on the increase, and may soon overwhelm the US health-care system. Yet individuals can do much to educate themselves and learn how to minimize their risks. A prudent diet, lifestyle modifications, nutritional supplements, exercise and activities to stimulate the brain are some of the best ways to prevent or delay Alzheimer’s disease. Use your brain or lose it! That's all easy to say, but how scientific are these admonitions and how do we change our habits, anyway? Vitamins, minerals and food supplements are discussed in relation to memory and other functions, as well as an overview of medications, the effects of wine, and the dangers of smoking. The Appendices present helpful data to assist in decision-making regarding nursing homes, statistics for Alzheimer’s state by state, and a list of support organizations worldwide. The present work is more comprehensive, better organized, and more reader friendly than 100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's.
Non-Alzheimer's Dementia by
Dementia is the most common type of neurodegenerative disorder. Non-Alzheimer's and Atypical Dementia concentrates on each form of dementia individually, considering symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Focuses on non-Atypical Dementia
Multidisciplinary approach to diagnosis and management
Allows development of management and care plan strategies
Practical approach including case studies
Written by a world-renowned editorial team
Palliative Care for Advanced Alzheimer's and Dementia by
Determining and defining advanced dementia -- The continuum of care -- Caregiving -- Personhood -- Creating the optimal milieu for care -- Managing behavior problems associated with advanced dementia -- Assessing and addressing pain -- Ensuring the appropriate use of medications in advanced dementia -- Eating and nutrition -- Dressing and grooming -- Bowel and bladder management -- Ambulation and mobility -- Bathing -- Activities programming -- Cultural diversity -- Healthcare decisions for advanced dementia -- The continuum of grief -- Establishing healthcare-related legal options for the vulnerable patient.
Alzheimer's: Every Minute Counts by
Examines the national public health threat posed by Alzheimer's disease, which erodes memory, thinking, and physical ability. Experts present evidence that unless a cure is found soon, the disease will have serious impact on the U.S. economy, bankrupting Medicare and Medicaid as well as millions of Americans.
Alzheimer disease is a progressive loss of mental function, characterized by degeneration of brain tissue, including loss of nerve cells, the accumulation of an abnormal protein called beta-amyloid, and the development of neurofibrillary tangles.
Alzheimer disease is a type of dementia, which is a slow, progressive decline in mental function including memory, thinking, judgment, and the ability to learn.
In 60 to 80% of older people with dementia, Alzheimer disease is the cause. It is rare among people younger than 65. It becomes more common with increasing age. About 11% of people aged 65 or older and about 32% of those aged 85 or older have Alzheimer disease. It affects more women than men, partly because women live longer. In 2015 in the United States, an estimated 5.3 million people had Alzheimer disease. The number of people with Alzheimer disease is expected to greatly increase as the proportion of older people increases.
Dementia is a slow, progressive decline in mental function including memory, thinking, judgment, and the ability to learn.
Dementia occurs primarily in people older than 65. Dementia, particularly the disruptive behavior that often accompanies it, is the reason for more than 50% of admissions to nursing homes. However, dementia is a disorder and is not a part of normal aging. Many people over 100 do not have dementia.
Dementia differs from delirium, which is characterized by an inability to pay attention, disorientation, an inability to think clearly, and fluctuations in the level of alertness.
Juebin Huang, MD, PhD – Merck Maual – Consumer Version - http://www.merckmanuals.com