Alzheimer

by Marcela I. Feria

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Format Paperback

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Description A thorough reference for family members, doctors, and nurses in the care of patients suffering from the deteriorating effects of Alzheimer's disease, this guide directly addresses the trying circumstances that face Alzheimer's patients on a daily basis. The practical information presented includes the medical knowledge about the disease's origins as well as available treatment and care options. Taking a humanistic approach, this manual helps readers to find and adopt the appropriate attitude toward their sick family member and demonstrates the importance of a strong support structure. Recent etiologic and genetic research and new treatment innovations are also discussed. Una referencia completa para familiares de pacientes enfermos, me dicos, cuidadores y todo el equipo humano encargado de la atencio n de personas con alteracio n cognitiva, este libro pra ctico y ca lido hace frente a la mayori a de las circunstancias que se presentan en la vida diaria de los pacientes con Alzheimer. Brinda conocimientos pra cticos que van desde los aspectos me dicos ba sicos indispensables para entender la problema tica del paciente hasta las bases del desarrollo humano. Con una visio n humani stica, la gui a ayuda a encontrar y adoptar la actitud apropiada ante la situacio n familiar de la enfermedad, mostrando la enorme importancia del abordaje familiar. Adema s, incluye los factores descubiertos recientemente en cuanto a etiologi a, gene tica y a los nuevos tratamientos propuestos.

Publisher Description

A thorough reference for family members, doctors, and nurses in the care of patients suffering from the deteriorating effects of Alzheimer's disease, this guide directly addresses the trying circumstances that face Alzheimer's patients on a daily basis. The practical information presented includes the medical knowledge about the disease's origins as well as available treatment and care options. Taking a humanistic approach, this manual helps readers to find and adopt the appropriate attitude toward their sick family member and demonstrates the importance of a strong support structure. Recent etiologic and genetic research and new treatment innovations are also discussed. Una referencia completa para familiares de pacientes enfermos, médicos, cuidadores y todo el equipo humano encargado de la atención de personas con alteración cognitiva, este libro práctico y cálido hace frente a la mayoría de las circunstancias que se presentan en la vida diaria de los pacientes con Alzheimer. Brinda conocimientos prácticos que van desde los aspectos médicos básicos indispensables para entender la problemática del paciente hasta las bases del desarrollo humano. Con una visión humanística, la guía ayuda a encontrar y adoptar la actitud apropiada ante la situación familiar de la enfermedad, mostrando la enorme importancia del abordaje familiar. Además, incluye los factores descubiertos recientemente en cuanto a etiología, genética y a los nuevos tratamientos propuestos.

Author Biography

Marcela I. Feria is a gerontologist who has worked with Alzheimer's patients for 17 years.

Details

  • ISBN 9688607649
  • ISBN-13 9789688607640
  • Title Alzheimer
  • Author Marcela I. Feria
  • Format Paperback
  • Year 2006
  • Pages 288
  • Publisher Editorial Terracota
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