Alzheimer's Disease: Unraveling the Mystery

English

An essential primer on Alzheimer’s disease, this 80-page publication describes how the brain works and how it changes with age in healthy people and people with Alzheimer’s. Research on causes, diagnosis, prevention, potential treatments, and caregiver support is summarized. Look for full-color illustrations, a glossary, and a list of resources.

Date: 
January, 2011
Office: 
OCPL [1]
Publication Cover: 
PDF Attachment: 
alzheimers_disease_unraveling_the_mystery.pdf [2]
Publication Type: 
Books
Keywords: 
Alzheimer's Disease [3]
NIH Pub ID: 
08-3782
CIMS Pub ID: 
AD008
Keywords (Global): 
Alzheimer's Disease [3]
Training Materials for Professionals [4]
Topics (Global): 
Alzheimer's Disease [5]
Memory and Cognitive Health [6]
Offices (Global): 
OCPL [1]
Channels (Global): 
alzheimers [7]
Publish Date: 
Saturday, January 1, 2011
ADEAR Topics: 
Alzheimer's Basics [8]
Caregiving [9]
Causes [10]
Diagnosis [11]
Mild Cognitive Impairment [12]
Research [13]
Risk Factors and Prevention [14]
Symptoms [15]
Treatment [16]
Contains Related Publications: 
Yes
Related Content: 
2011-2012 Alzheimer's Disease Progress Report: Intensifying the Research Effort [17]
Forgetfulness: Knowing When To Ask For Help (AgePage) [18]
Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease: What Do We Know? [19]
Source URL: http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/alzheimers-disease-unraveling-mystery