Understanding Memory Loss from Multiple Perspectives

Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders

Mental Health in Late Life Series

A multidisciplinary team of experts present the most essential knowledge for anyone concerned about memory loss or Alzheimer’s.

  • Learn about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and the preventive strategies.

  • Practical advice from medical professionals specializing in Alzheimer’s.

  • Hear the perspectives of family members and caregivers.

  • Empower health care and social service providers to better serve the needs of an older population.

“Unless a cure is found, by 2050 as many as 15 million people in the United States will have Alzheimer’s disease at an annual cost of as much as $700 billion.” (Ernst & Hay, 1994) 

 

The materials in this product are suitable for clinical psychologists, social workers, case managers, medical practitioners, clinicians, therapists, students in clinical or nursing programs, students in social science programs, students in therapeutic programs, and the general public.

This 200 page book with CD is packed with current research-based information on the disease and includes hundreds of additional resources.

Book Chapters and CD Topics:
  • Dementia, The Disease
  • Definitions, Mild Cognitive Disorder, Reversible Dementias
  • Irreversible Dementias
  • Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease
  • After the Diagnosis
  • Family Caregiving
  • Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
  • Residential Caregiving Environments
  • End of Life Issues
  • Public Policy Issues
  • Conclusion

Book Description: The demand for knowledge about mental health in later life will continue to expand as the proportion of older adults in the population increases. These instructional products empower health care and social service providers to better serve the needs of an older population. Topics cover symptoms, biological influences, diagnosis, and treatments. Additional sections cover what family and friends can do to help an individual seek treatment and barriers to recognizing and treating mental illnesses. The packages are designed to work well for college level courses or workshops for a variety of audiences. The development stemmed from workshops designed to educate both lay and professional audiences on the identification, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of Alzheimer’s Disease in the older adult.

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Great for Distance Education, Workshops, and Seminars.

·         The package is designed to work well for college level courses or workshops for lay audiences.

·         Has been used successfully at leading Universities for distance education courses as a primary text. Students love being able to view the presentations and complete assignments at a distance. Instructor resources are available. Contact the publisher if interested.

·         Easily adapted to a workshop or seminar. Seminar guides and resources are available. Contact the publisher if interested.

Reader Comments:  

“High quality, professional information , easy to use ... and at a very reasonable price.”

“Just knowing what symptoms to look for and what is available for treatments will help me as I care for older adults.”

"A great reference - lots of current information and tons of resources."

"The book was wonderful for our distance class.  The instructor assigned the chapters for reading and  we viewed the CD presentations instead of attending lectures.  It's like I'm right there in class. I wish more of my courses were like this."

 		Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders: Understanding Memory Loss from Multiple Perspectives

by: Glenda Green, M.L.S., J.D., Deborah Padgett Coehlo, Ph.D., NP, Karen Hooker, Ph.D. , Sally Bowman, Ph.D., Vicki Schmall, Ph.D.

2nd Edition, January, 2004  Publisher: Interactive Media Publishing

Book: soft cover, 228 pages, with multimedia CD

Availability: This title usually ships the same day.

List Price:  $98.00 Buy it now for $65.00

Includes a CD packed with over 6 hours of presentations.

o  Practical advice from medical professionals specializing in Alzheimer’s. 

o  Multimedia presentations with video, audio and extensive illustrations on each topic.

o  Interviews with caregivers in an Alzheimer’s care facility.

o  Interviews with families providing care.

o  Video of an Alzheimer’s support group meeting.

It’s like attending a seminar without leaving your house!

q     It’s easy to understand the complex topics with the multimedia presentations from experts in the field with the video, voice and hundreds of illustrations.

q    An incredible bargain – it’s like getting 6 video tapes, but with the convenience of viewing them on your computer with an easy to use menu.

q    The most effective form of learning. By combining text and pictures with audio, video, and interactive exercises, you learn faster and retain more.

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QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS BOOK with CD:  

  • What are the common warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia?

  • What is normal memory loss and what is not?

  • How does the person with Alzheimer’s or Dementia feel?

  • What are some of the current approaches to care for people with Dementia?

  • What are the terms used to describe mild cognitive impairments?

  • Can some Dementias be reversed?

  • Do people with cognitive impairments eventually get Alzheimer’s disease?

  • How is typical late life memory loss different than Dementia?

  • Can drugs and other medical conditions cause memory impairment?

  • How common is Dementia?

  • Why are some Dementias irreversible when others are not?

  • What are the characteristics of these diseases of Dementia: Vascular Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, Parkinson’s Disease, Huntington Disease, and Creutzfedlt-Jakob Disease?

  • How does the brain change when infected with Alzheimer’s Disease?

  • Is Alzheimer’s a genetic disease?

  • What are the risk factors for Alzheimer’s?

  • What drugs or other medical conditions may increase the risk factors for Alzheimer’s?

  • How is Alzheimer’s diagnosed?

  • What steps does a physician take when examining a person suspected of having Alzheimer’s?

  • What screening tools are commonly used to determine Alzheimer’s?

  • Can a person take a test to determine if they are genetically predisposed for Alzheimer’s?

  • What blood tests or medical procedures are utilized when diagnosing Alzheimer’s?

  • What medications are used to treat Alzheimer’s?

  • What is the difference between the medications?

  • What alternative treatments are being researched and used?

  • What is the current research on prevention strategies for Alzheimer’s?

  • How long does a person live with Alzheimer’s?

  • What are the stages of Alzheimer’s?

  • What are the characteristic behaviors or physical conditions in each stage?

  • What rating scales are used to determine the stages of progression of the disease?

  • Why is it often difficult to get an early diagnosis of Dementia?

  • What issues do families face in planning for support of the person with Alzheimer's?

  • Who are the people most likely to be caregivers for persons with Alzheimer’s?

  • What are the typical financial costs of care?

  • What challenges does the caregiver face?

  • How can a caregiver best deal with the behavioral issues of a person with Alzheimer’s?

  • What impact can caregiving have on the family?

  • What are some of the factors that contribute to caregiver stress?

  • How can caregiver stress be buffered or relieved?

  • What are some of the common behavioral  and psychological symptoms of persons with Alzheimer’s?

  • What screening tools are used by professionals to detect behavioral and psychological symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)?

  • What are some of the interventions used to treat BPSD?

  • What is in the Alzheimer’s Bill of rights?

  • How are the common characteristics of the Best Friends approach?

  • What medications are used to treat detect behavioral and psychological symptoms of Dementia?

  • What types of facilities can families choose for Alzheimer’s care?

  • Which types of facilities are regulated or licensed?

  • What types of environments are best for Alzheimer’s care?

  • How can the environment affect the behavior of persons with Alzheimer’s?

  • What is a surrogate decision maker and who should be appointed?

  • What standards does a surrogate use to make decisions about end-of-life matters?

  • What are some of the professional positions on end of life issues?

  • What are the pros and cons of tube feeding?

  • What does hospice do and when can hospice be called in to assist a family with end of life issues?

  • What impact is Dementia and Alzheimer’s having on our society?

  • What issues are contributing to the shortage of geriatric health care professionals?

  • What public policies and laws affect the person with Dementia?

  • How are an indivual’s rights balanced with societies rights in issues regarding Dementia and Dementia care?

  • What are some of the changes to Medicaid and Medicare that are being advocated for Dementia patients?

  • What are some of the caregiver support issues at the federal level?

  • What are some of the possible risk factors researchers are examining for Alzheimer’s?

  • What are some of the possible ways of preventing Alzheimer’s that are being researched?

  • How can professionals from multiple disciplines work together to provide quality care for persons with Alzheimer’s?