{"product_id":"dementia-for-dummies-uk-paperback","title":"Dementia for Dummies - UK - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSimon Atkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour hands-on guide to dealing with dementia within the UK healthcare system\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, \u003ci\u003eDementia For Dummies, UK Edition\u003c\/i\u003e provides trusted, no-nonsense guidance on what this may mean for you and your family. You'll get an understanding of the symptoms of dementia, make sense of the stages of the illness and grasp the differences between the various types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDementia is an increasingly common condition that can have a significant impact on family life. Each person diagnosed is unique, and your loved one's symptoms can range from loss of memory to mood changes to communication problems and beyond. This sensitive, authoritative guide walks you through the different scenarios you may encounter as a family member or carer and explains step-by-step how you can keep your loved one as safe and as comfortable as possible--no matter how severe their symptoms are.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGives you the straight facts on dementia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers the symptoms, causes and risk factors of dementia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps identify and address the fears as you face a diagnosis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides carers and family members with the information needed to help manage the illness\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're looking for support as you adjust to caring for a loved one with dementia, \u003ci\u003eDementia For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e helps make it easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLearn to: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eGet the straight facts on dementia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecipher the different types of dementia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUncover the symptoms, causes and risk factors\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelp someone manage their illness and provide care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour no-nonsense guide to dealing with dementia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you know someone who has been diagnosed with dementia, this compassionate guide covers everything you'll encounter while caring for your loved one. You'll discover the symptoms of dementia, make sense of the stages of the illness and grasp the differences between the various types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe deal with dementia - discover the early warning signs, thought-processing problems and emotional changes associated with dementia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat does the future hold? - find guidance on getting a diagnosis, understand the medical and non-medical treatments available and help ease the cognitive, emotional and functional symptoms of a loved one\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAll you need is love - provide good care for your loved one, get to know the challenges that lie ahead and know where to turn for help when you need it\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe long haul - make sense of domiciliary and longer-term care, adapt an existing home to accommodate a dementia patient and get sensitive and authoritative advice on choosing a care facility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the book and find: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExactly what dementia is and how it's diagnosed\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe causes and risk factors associated with dementia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to get assistance from the state\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAuthoritative guidance on end-of-life planning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTen tips for the caregivers, friends and family of those suffering from dementia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDementia myths debunked\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon Atkins\u003c\/b\u003e studied at Bristol University Medical School and trained as a GP in Bedminster Down. He is a freelance medical journalist and has been a columnist for \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e. He presented the BBC 3 series \u003ci\u003eMake Me a Baby\u003c\/i\u003e. 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