Alzheimer's disease :a handbook for caregivers.[Structure and function of the normal brain; Etiology and pathogenesis; Pathology; Factors that aggravate alzheimer's disease; Other dementias; Specific drug therapy; Urinary and fecal incontinence; Stress in caregiving; Elder abuse; Alzheimer's Association]

Hamdy, R C [Michael L. Woodruff Patrick Sloan Gary S. Figiel Charles B. Nemeroff Kim Salyer Eleanor P. Lavretsky Lissy F. Jarvik Ronald C. Hamdy James M. Turnbull Larry Hudgins Daniel Merrick Warren Clark Mary M. Lancaster Mark Doman J. Howard Frede

ISBN 10: 0801672821 / ISBN 13: 9780801672828

Published by St. Louis : Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 1994., 1994

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xix, 460 p. ; 25 cm. ; ISBN: 0801672821; National Library: 9312331 LCCN: 93-11763 ; OCLC: 28510729 ; Contents: Structure and function of the normal brain / Michael L. Woodruff -- Higher brain functions / Patrick Sloan -- Neuropsychological assessment of dementia / Patrick Sloan -- Brain imaging / Gary S. Figiel & Charles B. Nemeroff -- Historical perspectives / Kim Salyer -- Etiology and pathogenesis of alzheimer's disease: current concepts / Eleanor P. Lavretsky & Lissy F. Jarvik -- Pathology of alzheimer's disease / Michael L. Woodruff -- Clinical presentation / Ronald C. Hamdy -- Clinical diagnosis / James M. Turnbull -- Factors that aggravate alzheimer's disease / Ronald C. Hamdy & Larry Hudgins -- Other dementias / Ronald C. Hamdy, James J. Turnbull & Daniel Merrick -- General principles of management / Warren Clark -- Management of difficult behaviors / Warren Clark & Mary M. Lancaster -- Psychopharmacology in dementia / James M. Turnbull -- Specific drug therapy / Mark Doman -- Urinary and fecal incontinence / Ronald C. Hamdy & Larry Hudgins -- Management of urinary incontinence / Mary M. Lancaster -- Safety and accident prevention / Mary M. Lancaster & Warren Clark -- Daily care and management / Mary M. Lancaster. -- Programming for activity / James M. Turnbull & Elizabeth A. Turnbull -- Ethical issues / Sharon Turnbull -- Legal issues for caregivers / Marguerite Mettetal -- Lawsuits related to alzheimer's disease / J. Howard Frederick -- Stress in caregiving / Zebbie C. Tipton & Patrick Sloan -- Stress in nursing care / James M. Turnbull -- Elder abuse / Curtis B. Clark & Lynda Weatherly -- Caregiver education and support / Mary M. Lancaster -- Social services / Patricia S. Brown -- The Alzheimer's Association / Nancy Erickson -- Dementia care units / Larry Hudgins -- Promising areas of research / Kevin F. Gray ; grey boards with metallic colored patterns on front ; bump to top ; previous owner's signature on front ep ; else VG.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alzheimer's disease :a handbook for caregivers.[Structure and function of the normal brain; Etiology and pathogenesis; Pathology; Factors that aggravate alzheimer's disease; Other dementias; Specific drug therapy; Urinary and fecal incontinence; Stress in caregiving; Elder abuse; Alzheimer's Association]
• Publisher: St. Louis : Mosby-Year Book, Inc., 1994.
• Publication Date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801672821
• ISBN 13: 9780801672828
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Catalog 58A - Medicine

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Synopsis

Alzheimer's disease is a devastating disease which affects both patient and family. Though there is no cure, it is becoming increasingly clear that patients with Alzheimer's disease are not beyond help. This book was written in response to a request from caregivers in the community - individuals who care for victims at home and health care professionals who look after patients in nursing homes. This book provides clinical presentation and diagnosis, covers management of specific problems such as safety, urinary incontinence, nutrition, and hygiene, and contains special therapies used by nurses and physicians. It also incorporates case studies and recent modifications to care as well as more traditional care techniques. Features new to this second edition include: updated glossary which provides current information; expanded coverage of essential topics such as Alzheimer research organisations, specialised units, promising areas of research, increased drug information; division of the drug management chapter into two specialised units - psychopharmacology in dementia and specific therapy; increased number of tables and boxes, highlighting important information in each chapter.