Angela Williams - Alzheimer Disease Sourcebook: Health Reference Series

Alzheimer Disease

SOURCEBOOK

Seventh Edition

Health Reference Series

Alzheimer Disease

SOURCEBOOK

Seventh Edition

Basic Consumer Health Information about Alzheimer Disease and Other Forms of Dementia, Including Mild Cognitive Impairment, Corticobasal Degeneration, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Frontotemporal Dementia, Huntington Disease, Parkinson Disease, and Vascular Dementia

Along with Information about Recent Research on the Diagnosis and Prevention of Alzheimer Disease and Genetic Testing, Tips for Maintaining Cognitive Functioning, Strategies for Long-Term Planning, Advice for Caregivers, a Glossary of Related Terms, and Directories of Resources for Additional Help and Information

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Bibliographic Note

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OMNIGRAPHICS

Angela L. Williams, Managing Editor

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Copyright 2019 Omnigraphics

ISBN 978-0-7808-1677-0

E-ISBN 978-0-7808-1678-7

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Names: Omnigraphics, Inc., issuing body.

Title: Alzheimer disease sourcebook: basic consumer health information about alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia, including mild cognitive impairment, corticobasal degeneration, dementia with lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, huntington disease, parkinson disease, and vascular dementia; along with information about recent research on the diagnosis and prevention of alzheimer disease and genetic testing, tips for maintaining cognitive functioning, strategies for long-term planning, advice for caregivers, a glossary of related terms, and directories of resources for additional help and information.

Description: Seventh edition. | Detroit, MI: Omnigraphics, Inc., [2019] | Series: Health reference series | Angela L. Williams, editorial manager. | Includes bibliographical references and index.

Identifiers: LCCN 2018053288| ISBN 9780780816770 (hard cover: alk. paper) | ISBN 9780780816787 (ebook)

Subjects: LCSH: Alzheimers disease--Popular works. | Dementia--Popular works.

Classification: LCC RC523.2.A45 2019 | DDC 616.8/311--dc23

LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2018053288

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The information in this publication was compiled from the sources cited and from other sources considered reliable. While every possible effort has been made to ensure reliability, the publisher will not assume liability for damages caused by inaccuracies in the data, and makes no warranty, express or implied, on the accuracy of the information contained herein.

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Preface

About This Book

Approximately 5 million Americans are estimated to be living with the progressive, incurable, fatal brain disorder known as Alzheimer disease (AD). By 2050, this number is projected to quadruple and affect 14 million U.S. adults aged 65 years of age or older. AD, which accounts for between 60 percent and 80 percent of all cases of dementia, destroys brain cells, causes memory loss and confusion, and worsens over time until patients eventually lose the ability to work, walk, and communicate.

Alzheimer Disease Sourcebook, Seventh Edition provides updated information about the causes, symptoms, and stages of AD and other forms of dementia, including mild cognitive impairment, corticobasal degeneration, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal dementia, Huntington disease, Parkinson disease, and dementia caused by infections. It discusses the structure of the brain, how it changes with age, and the cognitive decline and degeneration that occur in dementia. Facts about genetic testing, cognitive and behavioral symptoms, AD clinical trials, and recent research efforts are also included, along with information about legal, financial, and medical planning and coping strategies for caregivers. The book concludes with a glossary of related terms and directories of resources.

How to Use This Book

This book is divided into parts and chapters. Parts focus on broad areas of interest. Chapters are devoted to single topics within a part.

provides information about healthy brain function and examines changes in cognitive functions and memory that occur during the typical aging process. Facts about the types, symptoms, causes, risk factors, and prevalence of dementiaa brain disorder that significantly impairs intellectual functionsare also included.

discusses Alzheimer disease (AD), an irreversible and progressive brain disease and identifies the signs, symptoms, and diagnostic stages of this disorder. Information about the role that genetics, brain injuries, weight, and injuries play in the development of AD is also presented, along with facts about early-onset AD, a form of the disease that affects people under the age of 65. It also discusses the factors that influence AD risk, such as alcohol, nicotine, and sleep deprivation.

identifies types, signs, and symptoms of dementia other than AD, including cognitive impairment, corticobasal degeneration, dementia with Lewy bodies, frontotemporal disorders, Huntington disease, Parkinson disease, and vascular dementia. It details various causes of dementia, such as AIDS, cancer, delirium, and other diseases.

explains neurocognitive and imaging tools used to assess and diagnose dementia, such as positron emission tomography, single photon emission computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and biomarker testing. Medications used manage AD and other dementias, are identified, and information about participating in AD clinical trials and studies is included. An explanation of recent developments in AD research is also provided.

describes strategies for maintaining health and wellness after a dementia diagnosis. Patients and caregivers will find information about nutrition, exercises, and dental care for dementia patients, tips on telling someone about the diagnosis, strategies for slowing the rate of cognitive decline, and advice on pain, sleep problems, and sexuality in people with dementia. Information about Medicare and financial, legal, and healthcare planning is included.

dementia are discussed, along with tips on creating a safe environment at home. Caregivers struggling to control frustration and cope with fatigue will find information about respite, home health, and nursing home care, as well as suggestions on evaluating difficult health decisions near the end of life.

provides a glossary of terms related to AD and dementia and a directory of organizations that provide health information about AD and dementia.

Bibliographic Note

This volume contains documents and excerpts from publications issued by the following U.S. government agencies: Administration for Community Living (ACL); Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS); National Cancer Institute (NCI); National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI); National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH); National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI); National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB); National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK); National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS); National Institute on Aging (NIA); National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA); National Institutes of Health (NIH); NIH News in Health ; Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE); Office of the Surgeon General (OSG); U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); and U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).