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Alzheimer's Answer Book
Paperback
Main Details
Title |
Alzheimer's Answer Book
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Dr. Charles Atkins
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback | Pages:352 | Dimensions(mm): Height 201,Width 153 |
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Category/Genre | Coping with illness |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781402213441
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Classifications | Dewey:616.831 |
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Illustrations |
black & white illustrations
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Sourcebooks, Inc
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Imprint |
Sourcebooks, Inc
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Publication Date |
9 February 2009 |
Publication Country |
United States
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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.
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