Understanding Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias (häftad, eng)

In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, Brian Draper, a leading expert on Alzheimer''s disease and other dementias, describes the symptoms, treatment and management of dementia. Covering everything from assessment and diagnosis to drug and psychosocial treatments, community and residential care options, assistive technology, support for families and other caregivers, ethical and legal considerations, end of life decisions and the latest research and treatment developments, the book provides a complete road map for those supporting someone with dementia, in either a personal or professional capacity.The book will demystify dementia and increase understanding about why it occurs, current treatments and therapies and how it may be managed.

Filled with useful information and advice, it will be an invaluable resource for relatives and carers, and a useful reference on the desk of any professional working with individuals with dementia.

Format	Häftad
Omfång	288 sidor
Språk	Engelska
Förlag	Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Utgivningsdatum	2013-07-28
ISBN	9781849053747