A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia
| Author | : Helen Buell Whitworth, MS, BSN |
| Publisher | : Demos Medical Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 314 |
| Release | : 2010-10-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781935281443 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1935281445 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (43 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Received a 2012 Caregiver Friendly Award from Today's Caregiver Magazine Although Lewy Body Dementia is the second leading cause of degenerative dementia in the elderly, it is not well known or understood and is often confused with Alzheimer' Disease or Parkinson's. The Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is the first book ot present a thorough picture of what Lewy Body Dementia really is. A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is written in everyday language and filled with personal examples that connect to the readers' own experiences. It includes quick fact and caregiving tips for easy reference, a comprehensive resource guide, and a glossary of terms and acronyms. This is the ideal resource for caregivers, family members, and friends of individuals seeking to understand Lewy Body Dementia.
