| Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: Could It Be Alzheimer’s Disease?
Chapter 1: The Facts on Alzheimer’s Disease.
Chapter 2: Symptoms, Causes, and Risk Factors.
Chapter 3: Getting a Diagnosis.
Chapter 4: Distinguishing Alzheimer’s Disease from Other Medical Conditions.
Chapter 5: Identifying Your Fears: For the Patient and the Caregiver.
Part II: Helping a Loved One Manage the Illness.
Chapter 6: Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Chapter 7: Evaluating Drug Therapies.
Chapter 8: Avoiding Snake Oil and Other Ineffective Treatments.
Chapter 9: Taking Part in Clinical Trials.
Chapter 10: Promising New Drugs and Diagnostic Tools.
Chapter 11: Finding Alternative Therapies.
Part III: Providing Care for the AD Patient.
Chapter 12: Making Medical Decisions.
Chapter 13: Understanding Legal Issues for Alzheimer’s Patients.
Chapter 14: Working through Financial Issues for Alzheimer’s Patients.
Chapter 15: Evaluating Care Options.
Chapter 16: Caring for the Alzheimer’s Patient.
Part IV: Respite Care for the Caregiver.
Chapter 17: Coping While Caregiving.
Chapter 18: Finding Support.
Chapter 19: Taking Care of the Caregiver.
Chapter 20: Handling Work and Family as Caregiver.
Chapter 21: Helping When You’re Not the Primary Caregiver.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver.
Chapter 23: More Than Ten Internet Resources for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.
Index.
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