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1033967
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b788337
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A caregiver's guide to Alzheimer's disease : : 300 tips for making life easier /\ Patricia R. Callone [and others].
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New York :: Demos Medical Pub.,, ©2006.
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1 online resource (xvii, 115 pages) :: illustrations
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| ISBN
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1423784391
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: 1934559008
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: 9781423784395
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: 9781934559000
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1932603166
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9781932603163
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Contents
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Section A. Tips for making life easier during the progression of Alzheimer's Disease. Chapter I. Pre-Alzheimer's stage: wonder and worry -- Chapter II. Early-to-mild stage: something's going wrong -- Chapter III. Moderate stage: so many changes -- Chapter IV. Severe stage: making every moment count -- Section B. Helpful information concerning Alzheimer's Disease or related dementia. Section C. Resources available for those affected with Alzheimer's Disease, their caregivers, family members, and friends.
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| Abstract
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An estimated 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. That number continues to grow - by 2050 the number of individuals with Alzheimer's could range from 11.3 million to 16 million. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. It is a devastating disorder of the brain's nerve cells that impairs memory, thinking, and behavior. Written for patients, their families, and caregivers, A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's Disease: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier will help readers understand what is physically happening to the brain so they can empower their own special skills and talents thr.
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Alzheimer's disease-- Patients-- Care.
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Alzheimer's disease.
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Caregivers.
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Alzheimer Disease-- rehabilitation.
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Alzheimer Disease.
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Alzheimer's disease-- Patients-- Care.
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Alzheimer's disease.
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Caregivers.
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MEDICAL-- Geriatrics.
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MEDICAL-- Nursing-- Gerontology.
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| Dewey Classification
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618.97/6831
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| LC Classification
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RC523.C355 2006eb
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WT 155C163 2006
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| Added Entry
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Callone, Patricia R.
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| Parallel Title
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Alzheimer's disease
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