[PDF] The Problem Of Dementia In Australia eBook

Author : Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Publisher : AIHW
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 41,2 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : 1742493491

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This report provides a comprehensive picture of dementia in Australia, illustrated by the latest available data and information on trends over time.

Author : Kailas Roberts
Publisher : Univ. of Queensland Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 16,38 MB
Release : 2021-03-02
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0702264695

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There are steps you can take to reduce your risk of dementia, to delay its onset, and to ease the journey if the condition does occur. Over 400,000 Australians are currently living with dementia, yet misunderstanding about the condition is widespread. Few people realise they can take action to lessen their chances of it developing. There are also effective interventions and treatments now available to address dementia-related symptoms. Dr Kailas Roberts works as a specialist in memory loss and dementia. In Mind Your Brain he brings a wealth of knowledge from his medical practice and presents it in plain and accessible language. He explains how dementia affects the brain and body, what to expect in the event of a diagnosis, and how to manage each step along the way.Including an important list of support resources, Mind Your Brain is an invaluable guide for people with dementia, their carers and loved ones, and for anyone who wants to maintain a healthy brain.

Author : Brian Draper
Publisher : Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 36,49 MB
Release : 2013-07-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0857008838

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In this comprehensive yet accessible guide, Brian Draper, a leading expert on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, describes the symptoms, treatment and management of the condition. Covering everything from assessment and diagnostic processes to drug and psychosocial treatments, community and residential care options, assistive technology, support for carers, ethical and legal considerations, end of life decisions and the latest research and treatment developments, the book provides a complete road map for those supporting someone with the condition, in either a professional or personal capacity. The book will demystify the condition and increase understanding about why it occurs, current treatments and how it may be managed. Filled with useful information and advice, it will be an invaluable resource for relatives and carers, and a useful reference on the desk of any professional working with individuals with dementia.

Author : Kylie Ladd Rand
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 33,88 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1427096171

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You or someone you love has been diagnosed with Alzheimers disease or dementia. Chances are, through your shock and alarm your mind is teeming with questions. What will happen to me? Does this mean my husband will have to go into a nursing home? Can I still drive? Is it OK for my mother to continue to babysit my children? Are there any pills that can help? And most of all, what on earth should I do next?

Author : Ralph Martins
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 32,54 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Alzheimer's disease
ISBN : 9781742611983

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There are over 321,600 Australians living with dementia, with the most common type of dementia being Alzheimer's. Each week, there are 1,700 new cases of dementia in Australia; approximately one person every 6 minutes. This timely book is a practical and compassionate guide to understanding and living with a condition that affects one in four people over 85. The lead author is Professor Ralph Martins, AO, one of the country's most respected researchers. The book is aimed at those in the early stages of the disease, as well as the families, friends and professionals who take on the care of Alzheimer sufferers. There are chapters on diagnosis, research, prevention, treatment, legal issues, impact on loved ones and decision making to do with caring for patients. In addition to practical information and advice, each chapter contains a case study; these detailed accounts provide a personal and heartfelt perspective on the disease.

Author : Liat Ayalon
Publisher : Springer
Page : 582 pages
File Size : 49,6 MB
Release : 2018-05-22
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 3319738208

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This open access book provides a comprehensive perspective on the concept of ageism, its origins, the manifestation and consequences of ageism, as well as ways to respond to and research ageism. The book represents a collaborative effort of researchers from over 20 countries and a variety of disciplines, including, psychology, sociology, gerontology, geriatrics, pharmacology, law, geography, design, engineering, policy and media studies. The contributors have collaborated to produce a truly stimulating and educating book on ageism which brings a clear overview of the state of the art in the field. The book serves as a catalyst to generate research, policy and public interest in the field of ageism and to reconstruct the image of old age and will be of interest to researchers and students in gerontology and geriatrics.