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Book SynopsisUnderstanding Alzheimerâs offers patients and caregivers the kind of cutting-edge information that will allow them to combat this debilitating disease on a number of fronts. The book presents the findings of clinical trials and physician studies to provide patients and caregivers a hopeful perspective and practical ways of living with the disease.
Trade ReviewThe landscape of dementia is both terrifying and mystifying for clients, caregivers, and families. This book goes a long way toward orienting readers from all walks of life to the journey upon which they have unwillingly embarked along with the affected loved one or family member. -- Sam Gandy, M.D., Ph.D., director, Mount Sinai Center for Cognitive Health, Mount Sinai Chair in Alzheimer's Disease Research
In his most recent work, Understanding Alzheimer's, Dr. Naheed Ali provides a much anticipated explication of Alzheimer's disease. The book offers a clear but detailed presentation of the factors that contribute to the disease, both chemical and structural, with a keen eye towards the types of evaluation or treatment a physician may conduct or prescribe. The book is unquestionably a very thorough and comprehensive discussion of Alzheimer's in a single volume and thus, serves as a useful tool to anyone who has a family member with Alzheimer's, who has concerns about developing Alzheimer's later in life, or is a caregiver. -- Amanda Itzkoff, M.D., assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Hospital
Understanding Alzheimer's: An Introduction for Patients and Caregivers is a remarkably-organized and astoundingly well-researched guidebook for one of the world's foremost growing concerns. Dr. Ali has presented us with a tome that is a road map of hope for patients as well as all types of caregivers of patients afflicted with Alzheimer's. His realistic, practical approaches in dealing with this initially frightening diagnosis should bring a degree of peace and solace to all of us. He includes a wealth of information about alternative approaches, new treatments, and the most up-to-date research available. -- Moshe Lewis, M.D., M.P.H., Chief, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehab, California Pacific Medical Center, St. Luke's Campus
I am recommending this well-organized, tough-hitting new book by Naheed Ali: Understanding Alzheimer's. -- Evander Holyfield, Five-time World Heavyweight Boxing Champion
Table of ContentsPreface Part I: The Groundwork 1: History of Alzheimer’s 2: Anatomy, Pathology, and Physiology of Alzheimer’s Part II: The Clinical Picture 3: Causes of Alzheimer’s 4: Symptoms of Alzheimer’s 5: Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Part III: Treatment Options 6: Pharmacological Treatment of Alzheimer’s 7: Natural Treatment of Alzheimer’s Part IV: Setting the Stage 8: The 3-Stage Model of Alzheimer’s 9: The 6-Stage Model of Alzheimer’s 10: The 7-Stage Model of Alzheimer’s Part V: Other Manifestations 11: Mental Outcomes 12: Diseases Associated with Alzheimer’s 13: Pain and Alzheimer’s Part VI: Money and Research 14: Economic Effects of Alzheimer’s 15: Alzheimer's Disease Research in the United StatesS Part VII: The Personal Quest 16: Diet and Alzheimer’s 17: Alzheimer’s and Exercise 18: Motivation for Alzheimer’s 19: Alzheimer’s at Home 20: Conclusion Appendix A: Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Links Appendix B: Research and Training Appendix C: Alzheimer’s Disease Organizations Appendix D: Nationally Recognized Alzheimer’s Clinics Appendix E: Selected Studies Notes Glossary Resources Bibliography Index About the Author
