The Encyclopedia of Alzheimer's Disease (Facts on File Library of Health and Living)

Discusses the disease, its causes and symptoms, related health conditions, treatment options, research, and social issues related to Alzheimer's.

a Veteran Medical Writer For Facts On File, Turkington Offers General Readers A Reference On A Wide Range Of Topics Relating To The Disease. She Draws From Medical Journals And Research Sources, And Includes Extensive Contact Information For Organizations And Government Agencies Concerned With Alzheimer's. Among The Topics Are Calcium, Free Radicals, Lewy Body Dementia, Occupational Therapy, Safety, The Thalamus, And Vitamins. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, Or

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medical Writer Turkington (the Encyclopedia Of Memory And Memory Disorders; The Brain Encyclopedia) Provides Basic Information On A Broad Spectrum Of Alzheimer's (and Related Memory Disorders) Topics: Genetics, Memory-related Brain Structures And Chemicals, Diagnostic Techniques, Dementia Symptoms, Drugs And Other Treatments, Caregiving Issues, And Potential Causes. Her Short, Easy-to-read Entries Clearly Explain Complex Concepts With A Minimum Of Medical Jargon And Are Linked By Numerous Cross References. James E. Galvin, Assistant Professor Of Neurology At Washington University School Of Medicine And Medical Director Of The Memory Diagnostic Center, Contributes A Brief But Informative Overview Of The Current State Of Dementia Research. Several Appendixes List Contact Information For Alzheimer's Resource And Research Centers And Clinical Trials, Along With Legal And Financial Planning Forms, And Bibliographies Of Professional And Consumer Materials. Although Almost Daily Discoveries About The Nature And Treatment Of Memory Disorders Will Shorten Its Shelf Life, This Reference Is Infinitely Better Than Elaine And Lisa Moore's Recent Encyclopedia Of Alzheimer's Disease With Directories Of Research, Treatment, And Care Facilities And Will Be A Useful Addition To Most Consumer Health Collections. Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

The Encyclopedia of Alzheimer’s Disease......Page 2 Contents......Page 8 Foreword......Page 10 Acknowledgments......Page 14 Introduction......Page 16 Entries A–Z......Page 20 Appendixes......Page 228 Glossary......Page 272 Bibliography......Page 274