Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
No. of pages 118
Published: 2006
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Great for age 11-18 years
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Dementias are brain disorders that impair memory, thinking, and behavior, and Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form, affecting 50 to 60 percent of dementia patients. ""Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias"" provides helpful clarification of this group of diseases and their specific types. Readers will learn how to recognize the symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer's disease, how these disorders are diagnosed, the latest theories about their cause, and how they can be treated. The book also directs attention to current research on the subject, the outlook for future prevention and treatment, and resources providing further information.
This book is part of a book series called Psychological Disorders .
This book is aimed at children in secondary school.
There are 118 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Chelsea House Publishers .
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