Bibliograph

The loss of self, a family resource for the care of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, Donna Cohen, Carl Eisdorfer

Type

Label

The loss of self, a family resource for the care of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders, Donna Cohen, Carl Eisdorfer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 411-418) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The loss of self

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

59467432

Responsibility statement

Donna Cohen, Carl Eisdorfer

Sub title

a family resource for the care of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders

Table Of Contents

The loss of self -- The diagnosis of dementia -- Reactions to the diagnosis -- Setting goals after the diagnosis -- Medications to cure Alzheimer's disease: where are we? -- Drugs: helpful and harmful -- Ways of caring -- Long-term care at home -- Coping with the stress of caring -- Depression: getting the help you need -- Rehabilitation: a focus on function -- Choosing a nursing home if the time comes -- Death and dying -- What scientists know about the causes of Alzheimer's disease -- The cost of caring

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