Bibliograph

Alzheimer's disease, the complete introduction, Dr. Judes Poirier & Dr. Serge Gauthier ; foreword by AndrÃ© Chagnon ; afterword by the Right Honourable MichaÃ«lle Jean ; translated by Barbara Sandilands

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Label

Alzheimer's disease, the complete introduction, Dr. Judes Poirier & Dr. Serge Gauthier ; foreword by AndrÃ© Chagnon ; afterword by the Right Honourable MichaÃ«lle Jean ; translated by Barbara Sandilands

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Alzheimer's disease

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Dr. Judes Poirier & Dr. Serge Gauthier ; foreword by AndrÃ© Chagnon ; afterword by the Right Honourable MichaÃ«lle Jean ; translated by Barbara Sandilands

Sub title

the complete introduction

Summary

Alzheimer's disease is a reality in millions of lives and a serious concern for seniors and their loved ones. In developed countries where people are living longer than ever before, the incidence of Alzheimer's is reaching epidemic proportions, according to the World Health Organization. For families, sufferers, and caregivers, the need for reliable, clear, and concrete information has never been greater. Alzheimer's Disease: The Complete Introduction is a comprehensive guide to the disease and its effects: getting a diagnosis, the ways it can progress and be managed, strategies for supporting sufferers and accessing care, legal concerns, and more. This guide addresses every aspect of the disease from the first doctor's visit to the long-term measures that can drastically improve the lives of sufferers and those close to them

Target audience

adult

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