Alzheimer's For Dummies (ePub)

An estimated 4 million people are living with Alzheimer's
Disease (AD) in America today, with approximately 370,000 new cases
diagnosed every year. AD patients live anywhere from 5 to 20 years
after their diagnosis; and their inability to care for themselves
grows more dramatic as the disease progresses, creating profound
implications for their families and healthcare providers. Its
impact on families during the caregiving years is overwhelming.

If you have a family member or close friend who's
suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and you're looking
for current, useful information, then Alzheimer's For
Dummies is for you. This reference guide also is helpful if
you

* Need to know more about its diagnosis and treatment

* Want to take care of yourself while taking care of your loved
one

* Are not the primary caregiver but want to know how to help

* Want to know how Alzheimer's Disease is going to affect
you and your loved one

Alzheimer's For Dummies takes a realistic look at
Alzheimer's Disease, what it is and what it isn't. It
offers pertinent, easy-to-understand advice for dealing with the
myriad concerns and responsibilities that a primary caregiver
must assume when managing an Alzheimer's patient.
Here's a sampling of the information you'll find in
this valuable guide:

* Maneuvering through medical, legal, and financial tangles

* Distinguishing AD from other brain diseases and medical
conditions

* Handling the fears that may accompany the diagnosis

* Evaluating current drug therapies; watching out for scams and
quack treatments

* Finding the best doctors; dealing with attorneys and CPAs

* Looking at Medicare regulations

* Evaluating the cost of care

* The current state of research, diagnosis, and treatment

Television personality Leeza Gibbons, whose mother was stricken
with AD, writes in the foreword of this book, "There is no
upside to keeping your head in the sand. This book is a crucial
step in your new fight. Arm yourself with the knowledge waiting for
you in these pages. It will help you find answers and resources as
you adjust to your new reality."