{"product_id":"alzheimers-and-other-dementias-by-julian-c-hughes-author","title":"Alzheimer's and other Dementias by Julian C. Hughes (Author)","description":"\u003cp\u003eISBN: 9780199596553\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press, \u003cspan\u003eNovember 10, 2011\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaperback, 192 pages\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith more people in the world living into older age, Alzheimer's and other Dementias: The Facts takes a comprehensive look at the spread of dementia, and provides authoritative information and practical advice for sufferers, their families, and the medical professionals who care for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a consultant in old age psychiatry, the book provides an overview of all the different types of dementia (including younger-onset dementias), from the most-recognized - Alzheimer's - to the less-frequent types, such as those caused by inherited metabolic disorders or HIV. The book guides the reader step-by-step through how the brain works, and explains in clear and simple language the effect of dementias on the brain, and the impact on an individual's cognitive function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dedicated chapter explains how a diagnosis is reached, including the different modes of assessment, from blood tests carried out by a GP, to specialist scans, highlighting how the brain actually works. Detailed sections cover the latest treatments available, including the controversial use of antipsychotic medication, and the possibility of disease-modifying treatments in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also explains how the multi-disciplinary team works together to look after the sufferer's social needs, such as bathing and washing, as well as their spiritual and palliative needs. Alzheimer's and other Dementias: The Facts provides all the relevant information and guidance for sufferers, family and their care-givers to choose the right intervention at the right time, to create - as the book advocates - a unique and personalized management plan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"I H Pentz Booksellers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714458079394,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0364\/4047\/3732\/files\/61Ac0ml34_L._SY342.jpg?v=1774861063","url":"https:\/\/pentzbooks.co.za\/products\/alzheimers-and-other-dementias-by-julian-c-hughes-author","provider":"I H Pentz Booksellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}