| View Larger Image | Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease | Paperbackby Ronald Peterson M.D. (Author), Mayo Clinic (Producer)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Mayo Clinic Trade Paper | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 192 Pages | | Publication Date: | September 01, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 489,216th |
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Product Description
Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Consumer text covers how the brain functions and what can go wrong, conditions causing dementia, conditions that may accompany Alzheimer's, theories about causes, treatment of symptoms, tips for daily caregiving, care arrangements, and care costs. Softcover. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 8 reviews)
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very happy with product by C. Mayou (White Bear Lake, MN)  5 Stars
September 08, 2009
I am very happy with my new book. I have a family member recently diagnoised with Alzheimer's. This book will be very useful. Thank you, Candy
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Not best option for most by Jan Malcheski  2 Stars
May 18, 2008
Disappointing. Weak effort from influential Mayo Clinic.
While this book may be a good resource for some, the main audience is of course spouses and families dealing with a loved one's presenting symptoms of early stage Alzheimer's. They (and more and more of 'us') are looking for good basic guides and guidance. This is NOT the book for them or 'us.'
Although collecting lots of decent information, way too much seems of limited relevance to the prime audience. Some of the content now seems to the lay reader rather dated. There is too much space given to multifaceted clinical dimensions and too little to support for spouses and families. But more importantly the book is poorly organized and presented. Overall it exhibits weak editing and/or perhaps the cobbling together of other Mayo publications.
In itself this is unfortunate in any book but with a resource of such importance, with the imprimatur and attendant authority of the Mayo Clinic itself, it is most disappointing. I imagine thousands of libraries have purchased this book based on the Mayo name to a large extent. For one of the most pressing and heartbreaking of health issues facing America, they and their patrons deserve better.
An improved edition of this book should rise to the top of Mayo Clinic's to do list...
Jan Malcheski
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Great Info about Alzheimer's disease by Mary (Southeast US) 5 Stars
February 26, 2008
My sisters and I come into contact with many people dealing with the devastating disease of Alzheimer's. This book is one that we often recommend, especially to those that want to understand the science behind Alzheimer's. The Mayo Clinic is well respected and people feel confident in the quality of the information provided. Alzheimer's disease is effecting more families every year. It is important that we all learn as much as possible about the disease and that we share that knowledge with others. Mary ... www.alzawareness.com .... Alzheimer's Awareness Source.
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excellent resource for all types of dementia/ senility/ not just Alzheimer's by gilly8 (Mars, the hotspot of the U.S.) 5 Stars
August 12, 2007
Excellent resource for all types of memory loss/ senility/ dementia/ stroke/ not just Alzheimer's. This book was created by the highly regarded Mayo Clinic medical center and is meant for the average reader and caregiver. It covers the different ways in which a person can develop health conditions leading to the various diagnoses under the umbrella term: "dementia". Although the book title uses the term "Alzheimer's disease, it is more fair to say anyone with a loved one with any type of dementia could benefit from this book. In general terms, anyone whose loved one is confused, is losing memory, sense of self, becoming paranoid, can no longer handle money, is no longer safe to drive, or to cook, is becoming demented. It is not about mental illness but the forms of changes in the brain at any age, (but usually old age, that leads to these losses of or changes in, identity.) Stroke, vascular disease, even small vascular 'accidents' like "TIA's", alcoholism, diabetes, head injuries, chronic Depression, are all causes, as well as true Alzheimer's disease,(100% diagnosable only on autopsy.) Parkinson's Dementia is another--almost indistinguishable from Alzheimer's but little known (and doesn't always accompany Parkinson's.) All of these lead to years of frustration for the patient as memory fades and dignity is lost, and end in tragedy in the truest sense for patient and his or her loved ones. There is no cure, only some new medications that can slightly slow the process.
However this book is very helpful in having a central section specifically for caretakers, written in clear simple language, that addresses all of the main problems that caring for a memory-impaired, confused, demented person entails. Common sense ideas, down to earth and realistic are provided ("shut off the circuit breaker to stove; remove stove knobs.") Some other points to keep in mind: no one who is aging or aged AUTOMATICALLY becomes senile or confused. It is not a part of aging. If it is happening, the person should be checked out thoroughly-- medically,including screens for depression and nutrition as well.
There are tests to determine cognitive loss, including brain MRI's for brain atrophy, which can be a cause of any type of dementia, not just Alhemer's Disease. Psychologic and neuropyschologic testing in the earliest stages of concern are important to differentiate between dementia and depression for example, also the earlier this is diagnosed the better, as the medications available, though not perfect, are more useful when started early. And, family can step in early while the affected member can participate and make plans for Living Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney, and all of the other highly important legal documents that are ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL or soon will be. Another point made in this book is that 5% of all people feared to have Alzheimer's or some other similar syndrome, when checked out thoroughly by medical professionals are found to have low thyroid, depression, vitamin deficiencies, low grade malnutrition, metabolic problems, or drug intoxication (the elderly are often on multiple prescription medications and over the counter medicines,and often their aging kidneys and livers do not deal with these as a younger person's would and they can build up in their system to an unsafe level.) Therefore all of these need to be ruled out first.
A very thorough book, easily readable, packed full of information in only 210 pages, if you're only going to buy one book on this subject, this may well be the one to buy.
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Very helpful book by A. Blanda (Montclair, NJ)  4 Stars
August 31, 2006
This book contains not only the latest medical and scientific information on the physical aspects of Alzheimer's, but a "what to do if" section that offers suggestions when specific behavioral problems are encountered. For example, what can the caregiver do when the Alzheimer's patient does not wish to bathe, change clothes for a week, go to the doctors, etc.? This book relieves some of the stress of caring for a person with Alzheimer's.
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