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There's still a person in there : the complete guide to treating and coping with Alzheimer's / Michael Castleman, Dolores Gallagher-Thompson and Matthew Naythons.

By: Castleman, Michael.
Contributor(s): Gallagher-Thompson, Dolores | Naythons, Matthew.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: New York : Perigee, 1999Description: 370 p. ; 24 cm.ISBN: 0399526358 .Subject(s): Alzheimer's disease -- Popular works | Alzheimer's disease -- Case studiesDDC classification: 616.8983
Contents:
New insights, new hope -- "There's still a person in there", Profile of Ann and Julian Davidson -- Worried about someone? The warning signs of Alzheimer's -- Dr. Alzheimer's strange discovery, The history, biology and rising toll of Alzheimer's -- "We wanted very much to take care of her", Profile of Jorge, Anna and Rosa Flores -- Who's at risk? Important new insights into risk factors for Alzheimer's -- The diagnostic dilemma, Is it really Alzheimer's? -- Coping with Alzheimer's disease, The experts' ten-step program -- "Poor Tyrone", Profile of Sandra and Tyrone Worthington -- The other dementias, Some causes of dementia may be treatable -- The new Alzheimer's treatments, The latest drugs, medicinal herbs and other therapies -- "It's nothing to be ashamed of, it's a disease", Profile of Faith Hung and her family -- Before you do anything else, take care of yourself, A lesson for caregivers -- A practical introduction to loving caregiving, How to care for someone with Alzheimer's -- When you can no longer cope with day-to-day caregiving, How to evaluate, select and pay for residential care -- "Oh, the joy of me", Profile of Debbie and Doris Hoffmann -- The new science of staying mentally sharp - for life, The latest discoveries about memory preservation.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
General Lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 616.8983 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00082777
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

With information about the latest medical advances, coping strategies for care givers, and affecting accounts from families dealing with this disease, this guide presents a new understanding of Alzheimer's that is optimistic, courageous, and comforting.

Bibliography: p. 337-360. - Includes index.

New insights, new hope -- "There's still a person in there", Profile of Ann and Julian Davidson -- Worried about someone? The warning signs of Alzheimer's -- Dr. Alzheimer's strange discovery, The history, biology and rising toll of Alzheimer's -- "We wanted very much to take care of her", Profile of Jorge, Anna and Rosa Flores -- Who's at risk? Important new insights into risk factors for Alzheimer's -- The diagnostic dilemma, Is it really Alzheimer's? -- Coping with Alzheimer's disease, The experts' ten-step program -- "Poor Tyrone", Profile of Sandra and Tyrone Worthington -- The other dementias, Some causes of dementia may be treatable -- The new Alzheimer's treatments, The latest drugs, medicinal herbs and other therapies -- "It's nothing to be ashamed of, it's a disease", Profile of Faith Hung and her family -- Before you do anything else, take care of yourself, A lesson for caregivers -- A practical introduction to loving caregiving, How to care for someone with Alzheimer's -- When you can no longer cope with day-to-day caregiving, How to evaluate, select and pay for residential care -- "Oh, the joy of me", Profile of Debbie and Doris Hoffmann -- The new science of staying mentally sharp - for life, The latest discoveries about memory preservation.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • Introduction: New Insights, New Hope (p. 1)
  • 1. "There's Still a Person in There": Profile of Ann and Julian Davidson (p. 5)
  • 2. Worried About Someone?: The Warning Signs of Alzheimer's (p. 30)
  • 3. Dr. Alzheimer's Strange Discovery: The History, Biology, and Rising Toll of Alzheimer's (p. 34)
  • 4. "We Wanted Very Much to Take Care of Her": Profile of Jorge, Anna, and Rosa Flores (p. 47)
  • 5. Who's at Risk? Important New Insights into Risk Factors for Alzheimer's (p. 65)
  • 6. The Diagnostic Dilemma: Is It Really Alzheimer's? (p. 86)
  • 7. Coping With Alzheimer's Disease: The Experts' Ten-Step Program (p. 101)
  • 8. "Poor Tyrone" Profile of Sandra and Tyrone Worthington (p. 107)
  • 9. The Other Dementias: Some Causes of Dementia May Be Treatable (p. 125)
  • 10. The New Alzheimer's Treatments: The Latest Drugs, Medicinal Herbs, and Other Therapies (p. 145)
  • 11. "It's Nothing to Be Ashamed of, It's a Disease": Profile of Faith Hung and Her Family (p. 176)
  • 12. Before You do Anything Else, Take Care of Yourself: A Lesson for Caregivers (p. 193)
  • 13. A Practical Introduction to Loving Caregiving: How to Care for Someone with Alzheimer's (p. 219)
  • 14. When You Can No Longer Cope With Day-To-Day Caregiving: How to Evaluate, Select, and Pay for Residential Care (p. 260)
  • 15. "Oh, the Joy of Me": Profile of Debbie and Doris Hoffmann (p. 279)
  • 16. The New Science of Staying Mentally Sharp--for Life: The Latest Discoveries About Memory Preservation (p. 296)
  • Epilogue (p. 318)
  • Appendix I. Resources (p. 320)
  • Appendix II. Alzheimers.Com (p. 336)
  • References and Bibliography (p. 337)
  • Permissions (p. 361)
  • Index (p. 363)

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