Alzheimer's dementia

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia (occurring in one percent of the population) and the fourth to fifth leading cause of death. The publication comprehensively maps the issues of this serious disease, including its impact on the patient's family and close surroundings.

The book provides basic information on the theory of the disease, gives an overview of the current state of research in its neuropathology, neurophysiology and etiopathogenesis. It introduces the reader to the extensive advances in research into the most recently discovered genes likely to be involved in the disease.

Both clinical aspects of the disease and knowledge of differential diagnosis and diagnosis according to the main diagnostic criteria are discussed. In the section focused on psychosocial issues, the author discusses, among other things, gender differences, the assessment of the degree of burden of family caregivers and the problem of institutionalization.

The publication introduces the reader to treatment options that can significantly slow the progression of the disease and to measures concerning family caregivers, patients and their relationship with each other.