100 Questions & Answers About Alzheimer's & Dementia For Dummies

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Introduction 1 Part 1: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia 3 CHAPTER 1: Introducing Alzheimer's and Dementia 5 CHAPTER 2: Diagnosing Alzheimer's and Dementia 15 CHAPTER 3: Identifying the Symptoms and the Effects on the Brain 21 CHAPTER 4: Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer's and Dementia 27 Part 2: Coping with Alzheimer's and Dementia 35 CHAPTER 5: Living with Alzheimer's or Dementia 37 CHAPTER 6: Considering Treatment Options 51 CHAPTER 7: Staying Informed and Participating in Research 57 Part 3: Supporting Someone with Alzheimer's or Dementia 65 CHAPTER 8: Helping Someone Live with Alzheimer's or Dementia 67 CHAPTER 9: Ethical and Advocacy Considerations 81 CHAPTER 10: Medical Complications and End-of-Life Care 87 CHAPTER 11: Finding the Support You Need as a Caregiver 95 Part 4: Social, Cultural, and Spiritual Considerations 101 CHAPTER 12: Social and Cultural Implications 103 CHAPTER 13: Spiritual Considerations 107 CHAPTER 14: Challenges and Awareness 111 Index 117