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Understanding Alzheimer´s Disease and Other Dementias
Brian Draper
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Description for Understanding Alzheimer´s Disease and Other Dementias
Paperback. This book tells you everything you need to know about Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia, from symptoms, assessment and diagnosis, to the different kinds of treatment and management of dementia. Taking into account the latest research, and ethical and legal issues, there is also useful advice and ways to support relatives and carers. Num Pages: 288 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JKSG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 166 x 15. Weight in Grams: 426.
In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, Brian Draper, a leading expert on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, describes the symptoms, treatment and management of dementia. Covering everything from assessment and diagnosis to drug and psychosocial treatments, community and residential care options, assistive technology, support for families and other caregivers, ethical and legal considerations, end of life decisions and the latest research and treatment developments, the book provides a complete road map for those supporting someone with dementia, in either a personal or professional capacity. The book will demystify dementia and increase understanding about why it occurs, current ... Read more
In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, Brian Draper, a leading expert on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, describes the symptoms, treatment and management of dementia. Covering everything from assessment and diagnosis to drug and psychosocial treatments, community and residential care options, assistive technology, support for families and other caregivers, ethical and legal considerations, end of life decisions and the latest research and treatment developments, the book provides a complete road map for those supporting someone with dementia, in either a personal or professional capacity. The book will demystify dementia and increase understanding about why it occurs, current ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
272
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781849053747
SKU
V9781849053747
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 4 to 8 working days
Ref
99-1
About Brian Draper
Brian Draper is Conjoint Professor in the School of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. He is the Director of the Academic Department for Old Age Psychiatry and Consultant Old Age Psychiatrist at Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, Board Member of the International Psychogeriatric Association and Past Chair of the Australian Government's Psychogeriatric Care Expert ... Read more
Reviews for Understanding Alzheimer´s Disease and Other Dementias
Brian Draper's writing style provides a coherent, comprehensive guide to everything you ever wanted to know about dementia but were afraid to ask. It is full of useful information and advice... Overall, the volume provides a clear and coherent account of the state-of-the-art of dementia care and on this basis is highly recommended to all those colleagues with an interest ... Read more