At wit's end : plain talk on Alzheimer's for families and clinicians by Kraus, George, 1950- author instant download

At wit's end : plain talk on Alzheimer's for families and clinicians by Kraus, George, 1950- author instant download

1 online resource, Includes bibliographical references and index, pt. 1: What is Alzheimer's? -- The basics -- Normal aging -- Alzheimer's is a type of dementia -- Evidence of Alzheimer's -- Distinguishing between delirium, Alzheimer's, and other dementias -- Two case studies: applying the basics -- pt. 2: How to evaluate for Alzheimer's -- This person I used to know: measuring the status of mental functioning in Alzheimer's -- Measuring Alzheimer's in action -- The question of competence -- pt. 3: Disturbances in mood and perception -- Geriatric depression and Alzheimer's -- I know she has Alzheimer's, but why is she acting like this? Recognizing psychotic symptoms in Alzheimer's -- pt. 4: Medical and psychological treatment approaches -- Treatment of Alzheimer's with medicines -- Changing the person's surroundings -- Talking to people with Alzheimer's -- Preventive activities for ourselves and others: lowering our odds of getting Alzheimer's, Print version record