The Alzheimer's Answer Book: Professional Answers to More Than 250 Questions about Alzheimer's and Dementia
Publishing Details
The Alzheimer's Answer Book: Professional Answers to More Than 250 Questions about Alzheimer's and Dementia
By (Author) Charles Atkins
Sourcebooks, Inc
Sourcebooks, Inc
1st November 2008
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Alzheimers, dementia, Parkinsons disease and other neurodegenerative diseases
616.831
Physical Properties
352
Width 152mm, Height 203mm, Spine 38mm
506g
Description
Written by an experienced doctor who began his career as a geriatric psychiatrist, "The Alzheimer's Answer Book" covers such topics as: is Alzheimer's hereditary; what can I do to prevent Alzheimer's; are there memory exercises I should be doing; what is the best treatment; how do I know what level of care is right; how close are we to finding a cure; and, how can I avoid caregiver burnout. Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, "The Alzheimer's Answer Book" explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers.
Author Bio
Charles Atkins, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist working in Waterbury, Connecticut. He's on the clinical faculty at Yale University, where he trained. He has published over a hundred articles and columns as well as numerous psychological thrillers. His website is www.charlesatkins.com.
