Alzheimer's Disease

An overview of the latest findings regarding the cause, diagnosis, andreatment of Alzheimer's disease. It will help caregivers and family gain aetter understanding of the nature of the disease process and the availableptions for coping with and managing this illness.

Paul Dash, MD is a board certified neurologist and has been an Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology at LSU Health Science Center since 2002 Nicole R. Villemarette-Pittman, PhD holds a doctorate in Applied Biopsychology. She is currently the Research Coordinator for the Epilepsy Center of Excellence at LSU Health Sciences Center in New Orleans

About the AAN Press Quality of Life Guides	ix
Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xiii
CHAPTER 1 Understanding Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease	1	(8)
CHAPTER 2 Normal Aging versus Alzheimer's	9	(14)
CHAPTER 3 How Memory Works	23	(10)
CHAPTER 4 Diagnosis of Dementia	33	(14)
CHAPTER 5 Stages and Prognosis in Alzheimer's	47	(10)
CHAPTER 6 Alzheimer's versus Other Causes of Dementia	57	(16)
CHAPTER 7 Anatomy and Biochemistry in Alzheimer's	73	(8)
CHAPTER 8 Alzheimer's, Depression, and Other Neuropsychiatric Symptoms	81	(10)
CHAPTER 9 Medications for Alzheimer's Disease	91	(16)
CHAPTER 10 Treatments for Behavioral Symptoms and Other Complications of Alzheimer's	107	(14)
CHAPTER 11 Alternative Treatments for Alzheimer's	121	(8)
CHAPTER 12 Preventing Alzhemer's Disease	129	(14)
CHAPTER 13 Practical Issues for the Patient and Family	143	(8)
CHAPTER 14 Transition of Care	151	(8)
CHAPTER 15 Care for the Caregiver	159	(8)
CHAPTER 16 The Future of Alzheimer's Research and Treatment	167	(10)
Glossary	177	(14)
Abbreviations	191	(4)
Resources	195	(2)
Index	197

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