A Guide to Alzheimer's Disease

A Guide to Alzheimer's Disease

What is Alzheimer's disease?

Is it forgetfulness or dementia?

Normal forgetfulness

Dementia

Recognizing the symptoms

How the brain works

A macro view of the brain

A micro view of the brain

Risk factors for Alzheimer's disease

Age

Genetic factors

Gender

Head injury

Possible protective factors

Alcohol consumption

Education

Exercise

Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

Finding a physician

What to expect

The evaluation process

Is it Alzheimer's or another dementia?

Reversible dementias

Irreversible dementias

The search for therapies

Management of symptoms

Other promising treatments

Treating common behavior problems

For the caregiver

Legal decisions

Financial matters

Involving family and friends

Help for the caregiver

Anticipating the future

The stages of Alzheimer's

The daily challenge

Special precautions for wanderers

Long-term residential care

Making the decision

Better care for patients with Alzheimer's disease

Types of facilities

Glossary

Resources

Organizations

Books