Living Well After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Author | : P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D. |
Publisher | : St. Martin's Press |
Total Pages | : 157 |
Release | : 2011-08-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781429959001 |
ISBN-13 | : 1429959002 |
Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Download or read book Living Well After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis written by P. Murali Doraiswamy, M.D. and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2011-08-30 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Previously published as part of THE ALZHEIMER'S ACTION PLAN. What would you do if your mother was having memory problems? Five million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, with a new diagnosis being made every seventy-two seconds, with millions more at risk. Although experts agree that early diagnosis and treatment are essential, families don't know where to turn for authoritative, state-of-the-art advice and answers to all of their questions. Now, combining the insights of a world-class physician and an award-winning social worker, Living Well After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis tells you the truth about Alzheimer's treatment, living well with early-stage Alzheimer's, finding peace of mind during the middle years, and answers the 40 most common questions. Clear, compassionate, and empowering, Living Well After an Alzheimer's Diagnosis is a must-read.