{"product_id":"alzheimers-disease-9780313381102","title":"Alzheimer's Disease","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Linda C. Lu\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Greenwood\u003cbr\u003e • Subject: Medical, Nursing and Health Sciences\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Diseases \u0026amp; Conditions - Alzheimer's \u0026amp; Dementia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book provides a comprehensive overview of Alzheimer's disease, including information on the affliction's history, diagnosis, and effects on family members.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAlzheimer's disease is a vastly underrecognized disease that primarily appears in patients age 65 and older. It affects the entire family of those afflicted and has a tremendous impact on our health care system--the Alzheimer's Association estimates the cost of treating this form of dementia at $172 billion annually in the United States. Current treatment with medications has only limited success. Therefore, awareness of symptoms--which are often mistaken for aging or stress--and early recognition of the disease are the best ways to help patients and their caregivers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlzheimer's Disease\u003c\/i\u003e is written to provide a broad overview of the disease, conveying all information and concepts in easy-to-read and understandable language. This text is intended for high school and college students, but is appropriate for general reading audiences as well.","brand":"Greenwood","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45082127597719,"sku":"9780313381102","price":5742.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780313381102.webp?v=1767263022","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/alzheimers-disease-9780313381102","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}