The Common Sense Guide to Dementia For Clinicians and Caregivers
From the reviews:“Intended for both lay persons and clinicians, this handy guide to the dementias is a helpful overview of what caregivers and health professionals need to know about the various forms of neurodegenerative diseases. It is designed to provide need-to-know information about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementing illnesses in a clear and accessible language even for uninitiated. … This is a must-have book for lay persons who are struggling to understand dementia, and a welcome resource for health professionals.” (Joseph I. Sirven, Doody’s Review Service, February, 2013)“Lipton (neurologist) and Marshall (geriatric psychiatrist, Baylor Univ.), both experienced dementia care professionals, have collaborated to develop this readable, practical, and thought-provoking work. … The book can be read sequentially or by topic of interest. Summing Up: Recommended. All health sciences students, health care professionals/practitioners, and health care consumers.” (L. R. Barely, Choice, Vol. 50 (8), April, 2013)