The Caregivers Guide to Lewy Body Dementia

by: Helen Buell Whitworth(Author),James A. Whitworth(Author)

Publisher: Demos Health

Publication Date: 1 Oct. 2010

Language: English

Print Length: 312 pages

ISBN-10: 193260393X

ISBN-13: 9781932603934

Book Description

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's Disease or Parkinson's. Co-published with the Lewy Body Dementia Association this is the first book to present a thorough picture of what Lewy Body Dementia really is. A Caregivers Guide to Lewy Body Dementia is written in everyday language, and is 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 living with the disease seeking to understand Lewy Body Dementia.