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Alzheimer's Answer Book

Paperback

Main Details

Title Alzheimer's Answer Book
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Dr. Charles Atkins
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:352
Dimensions(mm): Height 201,Width 153
Category/GenreCoping with illness
ISBN/Barcode 9781402213441
ClassificationsDewey:616.831
Audience
General
Illustrations black & white illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc
Imprint Sourcebooks, Inc
Publication Date 9 February 2009
Publication Country United States

Description

Written by an experienced doctor who began his career as a geriatric psychiatrist, "The Alzheimer's Answer Book" covers such topics as: is Alzheimer's hereditary; what can I do to prevent Alzheimer's; are there memory exercises I should be doing; what is the best treatment; how do I know what level of care is right; how close are we to finding a cure; and, how can I avoid caregiver burnout. Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, "The Alzheimer's Answer Book" explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers.

Author Biography

Charles Atkins, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist working in Waterbury, Connecticut. He's on the clinical faculty at Yale University, where he trained. He has published over a hundred articles and columns as well as numerous psychological thrillers.