Alzheimer's Disease: A Handbook for Caregivers

Overview. Unit One: The Normal Brain. Higher Brain Functions. Neuropsychological Assessment of Dementia. Brain Imaging. Unit Two: Alzheimer's Disease. Historical Perspectives. Etiology and Pathogenesis of Alzheimer's Disease: Current Concepts. Clinical Presentation. Clinical Diagnosis. Factors that Aggravate the Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease. Other Dementias. Unit Three: Patient Management. General Principles of Management. Management of Difficult Behaviours. Psychopharmacology in Dementia. Specific Drug Therapy. Urinary and Fecal Incontinence. Management of Urinary Incontinence. Safety and Accident Prevention. Daily Care and Management. Programming for Activity. Terminal Care of Patients with Alzheimer's Disease (New). Unit Four: Special Issues: Ethical Issues. Legal Issues for Caregivers. Stress in Caregivers. Elder Abuse. Unit Five: Community Support and Resources. Caregiver Education and Support. Social Services. The Alzheimer's Association. Dementia Care Units. Unit Six: Future Prospects. Promising Areas of Research. Glossary. Additional Organizations. Additional References.