What If It’s Not Alzheimer’s?
Although the public most often associates dementia with Alzheimer’s disease, the medical profession now distinguishes various types of “other” dementias. This book is the first comprehensive guide dealing with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), one of the largest groups of non-Alzheimer’s dementias. The contributors are either specialists in their fields or have exceptional hands-on experience with FTD sufferers. Beginning with a focus on the medical facts, the first part defines and explores FTD as an illness distinct from Alzheimer’s disease. Also considered are clinical and medical care issues and practices, as well as such topics as finding a medical team and rehabilitation interventions. The next section on managing care examines the daily care routine including exercise, socialization, adapting the home environment, and behavioral issues. In the following section on caregiver resources, the contributors identify professional and government assistance programs along with private resources and legal options. The concluding chapters stress the need for caregivers to take care of themselves as well as their loved ones with FTD. This much-needed resource work, the first of its kind, provides a wealth of information to both healthcare professionals and caregivers of someone suffering from frontotemporal dementia.
Product Specification :
ISBN :1591025842
Format :Paperback: Updated, Revise: 360 pages
Publisher :Prometheus Books
Date Published :12/31/2007
List price :22.98
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November 21 2008 10:39 pm | Alzheimer\'s
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