Author : Cecilia Ruiz
Publisher : Blue Rider Press
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 34,67 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0399171932
"A hauntingly witty, illustrated debut in the vein of Edward Gorey, that explores the power and mystery of human memory, by artist Cecilia Ruiz"--
Author : Andrew E. Budson
Publisher : Saunders
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,81 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781416035978
Budson (geriatrics and neurology, Harvard U.) and Solomon (psychology and neuroscience, Williams College, Massachusetts) offer generalist and specialist, student and veteran clinicians a guide to caring for people with memory loss from Alzheimer's disease or other causes. They cover evaluating the patient with memory loss, differential diagnosis of memory loss, treating memory loss, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, additional issues, and case studies. Among specific topics are mild cognitive impairment, normal pressure hydrocephalus, cholinesterase inhibitors, caring for and educating the caregiver, and legal and financial issues. Appendices with technical material are available online. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
Author : Mem Fox
Publisher : Omnibus Books
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 43,89 MB
Release : 2017
Category : Boys
ISBN : 9781743810583
Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge lives next door to a nursing home. When he finds out that his special friend, Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper, is losing her memory he sets out to find what a memory is.
Author : Andrew E. Budson
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 15,93 MB
Release : 2011-06-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 143773779X
Memory Loss combines expert guidance, case studies, and diagnostic tests to help you effectively diagnose Alzheimer’s disease and other common dementias. Drs. Andrew E. Budson and Paul R. Solomon cover the essentials of physical and cognitive examinations, laboratory and imaging studies, and the latest treatment approaches. The practical text and diagnostic tests are the tools you need to consistently make accurate diagnoses. Confidently diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease and other common dementias through in-depth coverage of clinically useful diagnostic tests and the latest treatment approaches. Tap into the expertise of key leaders in the field for clear and practical guidance. See how to evaluate and manage both common and uncommon conditions with a full range of detailed case studies. Confirm your diagnoses easily with diagnostic tests. Carry the book with you and consult it conveniently thanks to its compact, portable format.
Author : Prudence Twigg
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 26,99 MB
Release : 2007-10-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1846427193
Memory loss can create problems in every aspect of a person's life. The challenge of communicating thoughts and feelings can be made even harder by other people's negative perceptions of dementia. This book provides practical guidance for coping with progressive memory loss, and includes examples of real people who have faced similar challenges. These stories highlight both good and bad ways to deal with the problems that arise, and are also useful for describing the experiences of memory loss to friends and family. The authors suggest ways of maintaining physical and mental health by staying active and engaged in society. They also offer techniques for improving communication, preserving self-esteem and overcoming the stigma associated with memory loss. A Personal Guide to Living with Progressive Memory Loss offers inspiration and advice for anyone in the early stages of dementia. It also provides useful insight for family and friends who wish to offer support for a loved one affected by progressive memory loss.
Author : Andrew E. Budson
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 44,49 MB
Release : 2021-04-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323795455
With a focus on the practical, day-to-day tools needed by neurologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, and others who work with the elderly, Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, 3rd Edition, is an indispensable, easy-to-read resource in this growing area. Clinical experts Drs. Andrew Budson and Paul Solomon cover the essentials of physical and cognitive examinations and laboratory and imaging studies for dementia and related illnesses, giving you the guidance you need to make accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions with confidence. - Provides in-depth coverage of clinically useful diagnostic tests and the latest research findings and treatment approaches. - Incorporates real-world case studies that facilitate the management of both common and uncommon conditions. - Contains new chapters on Alzheimer's look-alikes and posterior cortical atrophy. - Covers key topics such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, primary age-related tauopathy (PART) and limbic-predominant, age-related TDP-43 encephalopathy (LATE), in addition to new criteria for dementia with Lewy bodies and posterior cortical atrophy. - Includes current National Institute on Aging–Alzheimer's Association and DSM-5 criteria for Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment. - Demonstrates how to use diagnostic tests such as the amyloid imaging scans florbetapir (Amyvid), flutemetamol (Vizamyl), and florbetaben (Neuraceq), which can display amyloid plaques in the living brains of patients, as well as the new tau scans. - Includes access to more than two dozen videos that illustrate common tests, clinical signs, and diagnostic features. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Author : Andrew E. Budson
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 10,96 MB
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0323316107
Now presented in full color, this updated edition of Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia is designed as a practical guide for clinicians that delivers the latest treatment approaches and research findings for dementia and related illnesses. Drs. Budson and Solomon — both key leaders in the field — cover the essentials of physical and cognitive examinations and laboratory and imaging studies, giving you the tools you need to consistently make accurate diagnoses in this rapidly growing area. Access in-depth coverage of clinically useful diagnostic tests and the latest treatment approaches. Detailed case studies facilitate the management of both common and uncommon conditions. Comprehensive coverage of hot topics such as chronic traumatic encephalopathy, in addition to new criteria on vascular dementia and vascular cognitive impairment. Includes new National Institute on Aging–Alzheimer's Association and DSM-5 criteria for Alzheimer’s Disease and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Learn how to use new diagnostic tests, such as the amyloid imaging scans florbetapir (Amyvid), flutemetamol (Vizamyl), and florbetaben (Neuraceq), which can display amyloid plaques in the living brains of patients. Updated case studies, many complete with videos illustrating common tests, clinical signs, and diagnostic features, are now incorporated into the main text as clinical vignettes for all major disorders. Brand-new chapters on how to approach the differential diagnosis and on primary progressive aphasia. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, references, and videos from the book on a variety of devices.
Author : C.J. Archer
Publisher : C.J. Archer
Page : 310 pages
File Size : 12,9 MB
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
Author : D.P. Devanand, M.D.
Publisher : Turner Publishing Company
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 49,72 MB
Release : 2007-08-15
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 0470251174
We all have concerns about our memories about becoming forgetful, about how to preserve our memories especially as we age. Now, Dr. D. P. Devanand answers your questions about memory loss due to aging and offers a revolutionary, medically sound practical program to keep your mind in shape and stave off memory loss. The Memory Program is a complete promemory plan for everyone over 40 learn how memory works in the brain and how aging affects your memory evaluate your memory using simple tests follow the right diet and exercise plan to help your memory * Use special memory-training techniques to keep your mind sharp * Tackle the major reversible causes of memory loss including stress and depression, alcohol, medications, and hormonal and nutritional problems * Discover exciting new preventive strategies and treatments, including herbal and other alternative medications, antioxidants and nutritional supplements, and useful over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Personalized by gender, age group, and whether you currently have a normal memory or suffer from mild memory loss, The Memory Program is a comprehensive, simple-to-follow plan to enhance your memory. Its the only memory book youll ever need.
Author : Heidi McHugh Pendleton
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 1266 pages
File Size : 33,69 MB
Release : 2017-03-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 032333928X
- NEW! Coverage of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF-3) increases your understanding of the OTPF-3 and its relationship to the practice of occupational therapy with adults who have physical disabilities. - NEW! All new section on the therapeutic use of self, which the OTPF lists as the single most important line of intervention occupational therapists can provide. - NEW! Chapter on hospice and palliative care presents the evidence-base for hospice and palliative care occupational therapy; describes the role of the occupational therapist with this population within the parameters of the third edition of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework (OTPF-3); and recommends clinician self-care strategies to support ongoing quality care. - UPDATED! Completely revised Spinal Cord Injury chapter addresses restoration of available musculature; self-care; independent living skills; short- and long-term equipment needs; environmental accessibility; and educational, work, and leisure activities. It looks at how the occupational therapist offers emotional support and intervention during every phase of the rehabilitation program. - UPDATED! Completely revised chapter on low back pain discusses topics that are critical for the occupational therapist including: anatomy; client evaluation; interventions areas; client-centered occupational therapy analysis; and intervention strategies for frequently impacted occupations. - UPDATED! Revised Special Needs of the Older Adult chapter now utilizes a top-down approach, starting with wellness and productive aging, then moving to occupation and participation in meaningful activity and finally, highlighting body functions and structures which have the potential to physiologically decline as a person ages. - NEW and EXPANDED! Additional section in the Orthotics chapter looks at the increasing array of orthotic devices available in today's marketplace, such as robot-assisted therapy, to support the weak upper extremity. - UPDATED! Revised chapters on joint range of motion and evaluation of muscle strength include new full color photos to better illustrate how to perform these key procedures. - EXPANDED! New information in the Burns and Burn Rehabilitation chapter, including expanded discussions on keloid scars, silver infused dressings, biosynthetic products, the reconstructive phase of rehabilitation, and patient education. - UPDATED and EXPANDED! Significantly updated chapter on amputations and prosthetics includes the addition of a new threaded case study on "Daniel", a 19-year-old combat engineer in the United States Army who suffered the traumatic amputation of his non-dominant left upper extremity below the elbow.
