Displaying 1 of 1 2001 Format: Book Author: Cohen, Donna, 1947- Title: The loss of self : a family resource for the care of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders / Donna Cohen, Carl Eisdorfer. Edition: Rev. and updated ed. Publisher, Date: New York : Norton, ©2001. Description: 461 pages ; 24 cm Summary: Provides information on the causes, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, drugs, and care of Alzheimer patients to help families, caregivers, and professionals deal with the disease. Subjects: Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Rehabilitation. Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Home care. Alzheimer's disease -- Patients -- Family relationships. Other Author: Eisdorfer, Carl. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 411-418) and index. Contents: The loss of self -- The diagnosis of dementia -- Reactions to the diagnosis -- Setting goals after the diagnosis -- Medications to cure Alzheimer's disease : where are we? -- Drugs : helpful and harmful -- Ways of caring -- Long-term care at home -- Coping with the stress of caring -- Depression : getting the help you need -- Rehabilitation : a focus on function -- Choosing a nursing home if the time comes -- Death and dying -- What scientists know about the causes of Alzheimer's disease -- The cost of caring. LCCN: 00046077 ISBN: 0393050165 9780393050165 0393323331 9780393323337 Other Number: 44969305 System Availability: 1 Current Holds: 0 # Local items: 1 Control Number: 794168 # Local items in: 0 # System items in: 0 Call Number: 616.83 Cohen Place Hold Add to My List Expand All | Collapse All Availability Map It Suggestions and more Displaying 1 of 1
