What If It's Not Alzheimer's?: A Caregiver's Guide to Dementia

This book is the first and only comprehensive guide dealing with frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), one of the largest groups of non-Alzheimer's dementias. It defines and explores FTD as an illness distinct from Alzheimer's disease, discusses clinical and medical care issues and practices, and provides caregiver resources. The new, revised edition follows recent worldwide collaboration in research and provides the most current medical information available.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 504 pages
Publication date: 15 December 2022
Publisher: Prometheus Books

Dementia, a complex neurological condition, is often associated with Alzheimer's disease, but the medical field recognizes that there are various other forms of dementia. This comprehensive guide, the first of its kind, delves into frontotemporal degeneration (FTD), a significant group of non-Alzheimer's dementias. The contributors to this book are either experts in their respective fields or have extensive hands-on experience with individuals affected by FTD.

The book begins by providing a solid foundation of medical facts, defining and exploring FTD as a distinct illness from Alzheimer's disease. It also addresses clinical and medical care issues, including finding a qualified medical team, rehabilitation interventions, and managing various aspects of the condition.

The second section focuses on managing care, covering daily routines such as exercise, socialization, adapting the home environment, and addressing behavioral issues. The contributors offer valuable insights and practical strategies for caregivers to support individuals with FTD.

In the third section, caregiver resources are explored, encompassing professional and government assistance programs, private resources, and legal options. The authors provide a comprehensive list of resources to assist caregivers in navigating the challenges of providing care for individuals with FTD.

The final section emphasizes the caregiver's role, particularly the need for respite and managing emotional challenges. The contributors offer guidance and support to caregivers, recognizing the significant emotional toll that caring for someone with FTD can take.

This new and extensively revised edition reflects recent global collaboration in research, providing the most current medical information available on FTD. It offers a deeper understanding of the different classifications of FTD and sheds light on the role of genetics in the condition. The wealth of information presented in these pages is invaluable for healthcare professionals and caregivers alike, as it empowers them to provide the best possible care and support for individuals suffering from FTD.

Weight: 752g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781633888722
Edition number: 4th Edition