Received a 2012 Caregiver Friendly Award from Today’s Caregiver Magazine
Although Lewy Body Dementia is the second leading cause of degenerative dementia in the elderly, it is not well known or understood and is often confused with Alzheimer’ Disease or Parkinson’s. The Caregiver’s Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is the first book ot present a thorough picture of what Lewy Body Dementia really is.
A Caregiver’s Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is written in everyday language and filled with personal examples that connect to the readers’ own experiences. It includes quick fact and caregiving tips for easy reference, a comprehensive resource guide, and a glossary of terms and acronyms.
This is the ideal resource for caregivers, family members, and friends of individuals seeking to understand Lewy Body Dementia.
€24.99
قائمة المحتويات
Introduction1. What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
2. How Do I Find a Specialist and Get a Diagnosis I Can Trust?
3. Slowing the Progress of Dementia
4. Coping With Cognitive Symptoms
5. Coping With Motor Dysfunctions
6. Sleep Disorders and Lewy Body Dementia
7. What Are Perceptual Dysfunctions?
8. Drug Sensitivities and Adverse Reactions
9. Managing Acting-Out Behaviors
10. Coping With Autonomic Nervous System Dysfunctions
11. Coping With Urinary Tract Dysfunctions
12. How Do I Build a Health Care Team?
13. Managing Legal and Financial Issues
14. End-of-Life Issues
15. How Do I Take Care of Myself?
Glossary
Acronyms
Online Resources
References
Index
عن المؤلف
James (Jim) Whitworth is one of the co-founders of the nationally known Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) and served as the organization’s first president after his first wife died with LBD.
لغة الإنجليزية ● شكل EPUB ● صفحات 312 ● ISBN 9781935281443 ● حجم الملف 1.0 MB ● الناشر Springer Publishing Company ● نشرت 2010 ● الإصدار 1 ● للتحميل 24 الشهور ● دقة EUR ● هوية شخصية 6008303 ● حماية النسخ Adobe DRM
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