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When it's not Alzheimer's : types, treatment and resources for other forms of dementia

Summary: A diagnosis of dementia can be frightening for those affected by the syndrome, their family members, and caretakers. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia in those over the age of 65. As many as 5 million Americans age 65 and older may have AD, and that number is expected to double for every 5-year interval beyond age 65. But Alzheimer's is only one of many dementia disorders; another 1.8 million people in the U.S. have some other form of dementia. Among all people with dementia, many are believed to have a mixed type of dementia that can involve more than one of the dis.

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ISBN: 1631177451
ISBN: 9781631177453
Physical Description: 1 online resource
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Publisher: New York : Nova Biomedical, [2014]
Copyright: ©2014

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The Basics of Frontotemporal DisordersTypes of Frontotemporal Disorders; Causes; Diagnosis; Common Symptoms; Treating Language Problems; Caring for a Person with a Frontotemporal Disorder; Conclusion; Resources; Chapter III: Lewy Body Dementia: Information for Patients, Families, and Professionals; Introduction; The Basics of Lewy Body Dementia; Causes and Risk Factors; Common Symptoms; Diagnosis; Treatment and Management; Advice for People Living with Lewy Body Dementia; Caring for a Person with Lewy Body Dementia; Research-The Road Ahead; Resources; Index.
Restrictions on Access Note:	NLC staff and students only.
Source of Description Note:	PDF title page (viewed April 11, 2014).