Alzheimer's Disease And Other Dementias (Psychological Disorders)

Explores today's most common psychological disorders by examining their symptoms, causes, and effects; highlights the brain chemistry behind the disorders; and demonstrates how various treatments affect the brain to help ease or eliminate symptoms. Dementias are brain disorders that impair memory, thinking, behavior, and physical activity. Fifty to 60 percent of dementia patients suffer from Alzheimer's disease. The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is unknown, and diagnosing it can be difficult. Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias explains this group of diseases and provides information on causes, symptoms, diagnoses, and treatments, with a look at future treatments and preventive measures. Dementias are brain disorders that impair memory, thinking, and behavior, and Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form. This work provides clarification of this group of diseases and their specific types. It teaches how to recognize the symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, how these disorders are diagnosed, and more. Presents an exploration of the causes, symptoms and treatments of various forms of dementia, a collection of symptoms that affect the brain, including Alzheimer's disease