Alzheimer's Disease (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780313381102)

This book provides a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's disease, including information on the affliction's history, diagnosis, and effects on family members.

Alzheimer's disease is a vastly underrecognized disease that primarily appears in patients age 65 and older. It affects the entire family of those afflicted and has a tremendous impact on our health care system--the Alzheimer's Association estimates the cost of treating this form of dementia at $172 billion annually in the United States. Current treatment with medications has only limited success. Therefore, awareness of symptoms--which are often mistaken for aging or stress--and early recognition of the disease are the best ways to help patients and their caregivers.

Alzheimer's Disease is written to provide a broad overview of the disease, conveying all information and concepts in easy-to-read and understandable language. This text is intended for high school and college students, but is appropriate for general reading audiences as well.

Author: Linda C. Lu,Juergen H. Bludau M. D.
ISBN-10: 0313381100
ISBN-13: 9780313381102
Publisher: Greenwood
Language: English
Published: 01/04/2011
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.10w x 0.70d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 04/01/2011 pg. 338