The Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems

By Lisa P. Gwyther, Tina Adler, P. Murali Doraiswamy

Book Overview

Is it really Alzheimer's? How to find out and intervene early to maintain the highest quality of life "Most of us will either get Alzheimer's or care for a loved one who has. This action plan can empower you to make a difference."---Mehmet C. Oz, M.D. What would you do if your mother was having memory problems? Alzheimer's is a disease affecting more than five million Americans, with a new diagnosis being made every seventy-two seconds. Millions more are worried or at risk due to mild memory loss or family history. Although experts agree that early diagnosis and treatment are essential, many people with memory loss and their families---and even their doctors---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 physician and an award-winning social worker, this groundbreaking 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 - Coping with behavioral and emotional changes through the early and middle stages - Gaining access to the latest clinical trials - Understanding the future of Alzheimer's Clear, compassionate, and empowering, The Alzheimer's Action Plan is the first book that anyone dealing with mild memory loss or early Alzheimer's must-read in order to preserve the highest possible quality of life for as long as possible.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312355394
• ISBN13: 9780312355395
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.0" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Resource

This book has been a godsend for myself and my family. My Dad was recently diagnoised with Alzheimer's. This book helped me ask intelligent questions when speaking to his doctor. It's a diesease people know so little about. It's very helpful in helping determine what type of doctor a alzheimer suffer should be seeing and the test available. I wish I'd had this book when we first suspected there maybe a problem. I'm an avid reader and have read many self help books and this has to be one of the most helpful books I have ever read.

the alzheimer's action plan

This book is an extraordinary resource for clinicians, families of patients with Alzheimer disease or a related disorder and anyone interested in this debilitating condition. It is written by experts who are extremely knowledgeable and well informed about the field. Written in clear and concise language, the contents of this book are a veritable gold mine of information. Makes clinically useful information readily accessible to everyone. I strongly recommend this book.

Great guide to Alzheimer's care giving

As a family member taking care of a patient with Alzheimer's Disease this is a great guide to help in day to day care of your loved one. It also provides easy to understand complex medical treatment choices as well as social interventions. Highly recommended resource for Alzheimer's Disease. Great writing style.

Fantastic for an aging family

When my 73 year mother started misplacing things and forgetting stories she had recently said, I was so worried. The Alzheimer's Action Plan helped me and my family understand more about her condition. This book brought a comfort and re-assurance to my and my siblings lives. Thank you Dr. Duroswami for spending the effort to bring all this information to one place.

A fabuous resource

This book gives me the latest research based information from two world class experts on Alzheimer's in terms of diagnostic tools, treatment options, and caregiving issues and all the complexities involved with every one of these aspects. As memory problems and dementia are to be faced by many of us in ourselves or our loved ones at some point in our lives, this great resource has helped me take better charge of this important issue.