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The Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems

The Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems
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Authors: P. Murali Doraiswamy M.D., Lisa P. Gwyther M.S.W., Tina Adler
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Category: Book

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars 16 reviews
Sales Rank: 35755

Format: Bargain Price
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 496
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.7
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.8

Dewey Decimal Number: 616.831
ASIN: B002KHMZQ8

Publication Date: April 15, 2008
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Product Description

Is it really Alzheimer’s? How to find out and intervene early to maintain the highest quality of life

“Most of us will either get Alzheimer’s or care for a loved one who has. This action plan can empower you to make a difference.”---Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.

What would you do if your mother was having memory problems?

Alzheimer’s is a disease affecting more than five million Americans, with a new diagnosis being made every seventy-two seconds. Millions more are worried or at risk due to mild memory loss or family history. Although experts agree that early diagnosis and treatment are essential, many people with memory loss and their families---and even their doctors---don’t know where to turn for authoritative, state-of-the-art advice and answers to all of their questions.

Now, combining the insights of a world-class physician and an award-winning social worker, this groundbreaking book tells you everything you need to know, including:

· The best tests to determine if this is---or is not---Alzheimer’s disease
· The most (and least) effective medical treatments
· Coping with behavioral and emotional changes through the early and middle stages
· Gaining access to the latest clinical trials
· Understanding the future of Alzheimer’s

Clear, compassionate, and empowering, The Alzheimer’s Action Plan is the first book that anyone dealing with mild memory loss or early Alzheimer’s must-read in order to preserve the highest possible quality of life for as long as possible.



Book Description
What would you do if your mother was having memory problems?
Five million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, with a new diagnosis being made every 72 seconds. Yet a survey of over 400 Alzheimer's specialists revealed that they would order more sophisticated tests and treatments for their loved ones than for the average patient. Indeed, according to Psychiatry News, "Few Alzheimer patients get state of the art care."
Now this book from two leading experts gives the rest of us the inside track on:
*The best tests to determine if this is--or is not--Alzheimer's disease
*The most (and least) effective medical treatments
*Coping with behavioral and emotional changes
*Gaining access to the latest clinical trials
*Understanding the future of Alzheimer's
Clear, compassionate, and packed with information, The Alzheimer's Book sets a new standard for expert care.





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4 out of 5 stars Great Info as far as it goes   November 1, 2009
Susan Kidder (Paris, KY United States)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful

All the reviews above I would repeat; however, I was disappointed that the book did not address the constellation of problems that can affect the elderly Alzheimer's patient. Many of the suggestions given in the book would not work for my mom, who was nearly blind, wore hearing aids, and had COPD severe enough to limit her mobility.


5 out of 5 stars Baby Boomers take note   July 29, 2009
Rose Lamatt (Florida)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

The Alzheimer's Action Plan is reader friendly. Made for the caregiver or anyone who is interested in Alzheimer's/Dementia. I found it an easy read, very informative in all areas of dementia. The beginning takes you through, `Could it be Alzheimer's?' then `what looks like, and feels like Alzheimer's but isn't', I found this to be very interesting, being recently diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease, (hypothyroidism foggy brain)

I had been a caregiver for fourteen years to my dearest friend with Alzheimer's, and know what this disease does, from diagnose to ending death. I've worked with Alzheimer's victims, and their caregivers, and know how helpful this book would be to anyone around the disease.

This book takes your through medications, clinical trials, stages of the disease, and much more. It is a caregiver's handbook.I have never come across a book that is so easy to understand, for the professional and non-professional. It's about time something like this has come out. I'm sure this will help a lot of people. Just look at some of the captioned reviews.

We need more like this
Just in time
The Alzheimer's action plan
Excellent Resource
Immediately useful
Excellent for caregivers
Great guide to Alzheimer's cargiving
A fabulous resource
Fantastic for an aging family



4 out of 5 stars Excellent for care givers and children of   July 10, 2009
C. Wagner (On the banks of the Wabash far away)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is an excellent current guide for caregivers and children of persons with Alzheimer's disease. But, if you are interested in non-Alzheimer's memory problems, you will need another source. The subtitle led me to believe the book would have more general coverage in that area. But the authors do discuss family support, intervention and medical treatements. Taking care of one's self (diet, exercise both aerobic and anaerobic, and careful management of high blood pressure, diabetis, and cholesterol) might delay or slow the progress of the disease. A very useful list of resources with websites is appended. A wise read for persons with interest in this medical arena.


5 out of 5 stars Alzheimer Plan of Action   May 16, 2009
Ruth (Central, SC)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

This is an excellent book for anyone who wants to understand Alzheimer's disease. Every caregiver should try to read it. Although the subject is difficult, the book was written to be easily read.
I have a family member with dementia, from Post Pump Syndrome, after having open heart surgery, and this explained a lot of questions I had.

Alzheimer's, dementia, is going to be a big problem in the future as we live longer.
I highly recommend this book.



5 out of 5 stars immediately useful   March 20, 2009
E. J. Bryan
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

Reading this book helped me spot a drug that my father should not have been taking, and the doctor I queried about it immediately took my Dad off that drug. The book is helping me recognize my Dad's symptoms and stages and is useful for its suggestions of coping strategies, and as other members of my family read this book, it is providing a shared vocabulary that helps us talk to each other. My one complaint is that the book stops after the "mid-stage" of Alzheimers; I need to learn more about what comes after that. But it is a relief to get up-to-date information about beginning and mid-stages of Alzheimer's.

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