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This volume of the Medical Basic Guides is about Alzheimer "What You Always Wanted To Know About..." are fully researched, straight-to-the-point, easily understandable and most comprehensive medical ebooks and guides for everybody. Whether you are just interested in the topic of the book or you are directly affected by it, these books can really help you with the information you need. This is your step toward new insights and informations. The contents of this book: What is Alzheimer's disease (AD)? How many Americans have AD? How long can a person live with AD? What is dementia? What is mild cognitive impairment? What causes AD? Can AD be prevented? What are the symptoms of AD? Very early signs and symptoms Mild AD Moderate AD Severe AD The Seven Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease How is AD diagnosed? Why is early diagnosis important? What new methods for diagnosing AD are being studied? How is AD treated? What drugs are currently available to treat AD? Treatment for Mild to Moderate AD Treatment for Moderate to Severe AD Dosage and Side Effects What potential new treatments are being researched? Beta-amyloid The aging process Heart disease and diabetes Lifestyle factors What are clinical trials? Caring for a Person with Alzheimer's Disease Understanding How AD Changes People-Challenges and Coping Strategies 1. Challenge: changes in communication skills How to cope with changes in communication skills Helping a Person Who Is Aware of Memory Loss 2. Challenge: changes in personality and behavior Other factors that may affect how people with AD behave How to cope with personality and behavior changes How to cope with sleep problems How to cope with hallucinations and delusions How to cope with paranoia How to cope with agitation and aggression How to cope with wandering How to cope with rummaging and hiding things 3. Challenge: changes in intimacy and sexuality How to cope with changes in intimacy How to cope with changes in sexuality Hypersexuality Helping Family Members and Others Understand AD Deciding when and how to tell family members and friends Helping children understand AD Planning Ahead-Health, Legal, and Financial Issues Update health care, legal, and financial information Check for money problems Protect the person from fraud Keeping the Person with AD Safe Other home safety tips Driving safety Providing Everyday Care for People with AD Activity and exercise Healthy eating Everyday care Bathing Grooming Dressing Adapting Activities for People with AD Activity and exercise Daily activities Household chores Cooking and baking Children Music and dancing Pets Gardening ... and much more ...