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Dealing With Dementia

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Dealing With Dementia

A guide to Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias
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A comprehensive and accessible guide to Alzheimer's and other dementias for families and carers; Filled with practical advice on drug treatments, complementary therapies, residential or respite care, and more We live in an ageing world. The average life expectancy is now well beyond 'three-score years and ten'. Sadly, increasing numbers of old people are suffering some form of dementia and the prospect of becoming senile is one that genuinely terrifies people approaching their old age. It is important to remember, however, that while most dementias are currently irreversible, this does not mean they are untreatable. Dealing with Dementia offers a down-to-earth, comprehensive, and compassionate resource for anyone struggling to come to terms with a diagnosis of dementia and what it means. It will be an invaluable tool for all those concerned about their own symptoms or those of a loved one.

Author Biography:

Dr Brian Draper is an old age psychiatrist (psychogeriatrician) at the Prince of Wales Hospital in Sydney, and Conjoint Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of New South Wales. He has published widely on the behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia, depression in old age, and carer stress.
Release date Australia
February 1st, 2004
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Collection
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Pages
272
Dimensions
152x230x18
ISBN-13
9781865088532
Product ID
6700940

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