The spectrum of hope : an optimistic and new approach to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

9780761193098
076119309X

xii, 324 pages ; 24 cm

Includes index

Do I have Alzheimer's? Identifying memory disorders and the importance of early diagnosis
I have Alzheimer's, now what? Alzheimer's as a spectrum disease and using a multipronged treatment approach
Whether I have Alzheimer's disease is nobody's business but my own: when and how to share the diagnosis
Do I need to quit my job? Continuing to work with dementia and knowing when to retire
Who says I can't drive? Maintaining independence and dignity in Alzheimer's-- Will I pass this on to my children? The genetics of Alzheimer's and paths to prevention
Do I face special challenges as a woman?: Gender and Alzheimer's
I just don't care about anything anymore: treating depression and anxiety in dementia, and what to do about apathy
I'd be crazy not to be paranoid! Apraxia, paranoia, and other frustrating behaviors, and how to effectively communicate when logic doesn't work
I'm not lost, I'm on the road less traveled: why not to worry about wandering
I can't take it anymore! Advice to caregivers, self-care, stress reduction, and when to seek additional help
I think my husband is cheating on me with my aide: navigating sexuality, suspicion, affairs, and special arrangements
Should I go to the hospital if I'm sick? Treating medical illness alongside dementia
Whether you like it or not, here's what I want: maintaining individuality in the face of Alzheimer's-- I would rather die at home: living and dying with dignity in the comfort of home
Gee, that must be depressing! My life as a physician specializing in Alzheimer's trials, rewards, and lessons learned

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