Alzheimer's Disease
Mosby (Verlag)
978-0-8151-2606-5 (ISBN)
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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.
Overview. Unit One: The Normal Brain. Higher Brain Functions. Neuropsychological Assessment of Dementia. Brain Imaging. Unit Two: Alzheimer's Disease. Historical Perspectives. Etiology and Pathogenesis of Alzheimer's Disease: Current Concepts. Clinical Presentation. Clinical Diagnosis. Factors that Aggravate the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease. Other Dementias. Unit Three: Patient Management. General Principles of Management. Management of Difficult Behaviours. Psychopharmacology in Dementia. Specific Drug Therapy. Urinary and Fecal Incontinence. Management of Urinary Incontinence. Safety and Accident Prevention. Daily Care and Management. Programming for Activity. Terminal Care of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease (New). Unit Four: Special Issues: Ethical Issues. Legal Issues for Caregivers. Stress in Caregivers. Elder Abuse. Unit Five: Community Support and Resources. Caregiver Education and Support. Social Services. The Alzheimer's Association. Dementia Care Units. Unit Six: Future Prospects. Promising Areas of Research. Glossary. Additional Organizations. Additional References.
| Zusatzinfo | illustrated |
|---|---|
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 165 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 749 g |
| Themenwelt | Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Geriatrie |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Neurologie | |
| Medizin / Pharmazie ► Pflege | |
| ISBN-10 | 0-8151-2606-9 / 0815126069 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-8151-2606-5 / 9780815126065 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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