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The Alzheimer's Action Plan: What You Need to Know--and What You Can Do--about Memory Problems, from Prevention to Early Intervention and Care

Author P. Murali Doraiswamy, Lisa P. Gwyther, Tina Adler
Publisher St. Martin's Griffin
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ISBN / ASIN0312538715
ISBN-139780312538712
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Sales Rank464,231
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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 seventy-two seconds, with millions more at risk. Although experts agree that early diagnosis and treatment are essential, families 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 ground-breaking 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 the effects
  • Gaining access to the latest clinical trials
  • Understanding the future of Alzheimer’sClear, compassionate, and empowering, The Alzheimer’s Action Plan is a must-read.