Inside the Dementia Epidemic

Inside the Dementia Epidemic
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Publisher : Dundee-Lakemont Press
Total Pages : 400
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ISBN-10 : 9780984932627
ISBN-13 : 0984932623
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Book Synopsis Inside the Dementia Epidemic by : Martha Stettinius

Download or read book Inside the Dementia Epidemic written by Martha Stettinius and published by Dundee-Lakemont Press. This book was released on 2012-07-23 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One in 8 people over age 65 has Alzheimer's disease, and nearly fifty percent of those over age 85. With the passion of a committed daughter and the fervor of a tireless reporter, Martha Stettinius weaves a compelling story of her long journey caregiving for her demented mother with a broad exploration of the causes of dementia, means of treating it, and hopes for preventing it. Her greatest gift to readers is that of optimism that caregiving can deepen love, that dementia can be fought, and that families can be strengthened. Her book is appealing, enlightening, and inspiring. Includes appendices on dementia research; source notes; resources for caregivers; and an index.


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