The Alzheimer's Action Plan

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Five million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, with a new diagnosis being made every seventy-two seconds. Although experts agree that early diagnois 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 physican 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, living well after diagnosis, gaining access to the latest clinical trials, and understanding the future of Alzheimer's.  Read more... Abstract: Five million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, with a new diagnosis being made every seventy-two seconds. Although experts agree that early diagnois 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 physican 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, living well after diagnosis, gaining access to the latest clinical trials, and understanding the future of Alzheimer's Content: pt. 1. Early and accurate diagnosis: how to get it and why it matters -- pt. 2. State-of-the-art treatment -- pt. 3. Yes, there is life after diagnosis -- pt. 4. When it's more than memory loss -- pt. 5. A brain-healthy lifestyle -- pt. 6. "Does personality change with memory loss?" and other frequently asked questions.