Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Offers the latest research about the disease, proposals on ways to support both the patient and caregiver, and essays written by patients, family members, and caregivers about living with the disease.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
Edition | Availability |
---|---|
1
Alzheimer's in America: the Shriver report on women and Alzheimer's : a study
2011, Free Press
in English
- 1st Free Press trade pbk. ed.
1451639872 9781451639872
|
aaaa
Libraries near you:
WorldCat
|
Book Details
Table of Contents
Introduction to an epidemic / by John D. Podesta
Overview / by Karen Skelton and Angela Timashenka Geiger
Early-stage Alzheimer's : "the fear is losing yourself" / by Mary Ann Becklenberg
Working full-time, caregiving full-time, tired full-time / by Laura Suihkonen Jones
Songs she liked to sing / by Barbra Streisand
A woman's nation takes on Alzheimer's / by Maria Shriver
"We didn't know then what we know now" / by Princess Yasmin Aga Khan
"You are my sunshine" / by Kathy Mattea
One woman's travels with Alzheimer's / by Patti Davis
Teen caregiver / by Lindsey Jordan
"The sad goodbye" / by Laura W. Bush
Carrying my father's memories / by Soleil Moon Frye
Is there a cure? Is there hope? / by Maria Carrillo
Dr. Oz's tips for brain health / by Mehmet Oz
Slowing Alzheimer's down / by Mimi Steffen
A medical marathon / by Eugene Fields
Really early onset / by Kris Bakowski
A doctor's view / by Laurel Coleman
Responding to the caregiving crisis / by Rosalynn Carter
What toll does Alzheimer caregiving take on women? / by Dale Fetherling with Katie Maslow and Sam Fazio with Katie Maslow
A Latino family's struggle with Alzheimer's / Beatriz Terrazas
"It's a family disease" / by the family of Louise George (daughter Phyllis George, granddaughter Pamela Brown, son Rob George)
Emotional roller coaster / by Rosalie Ingrande Asaro
Mine is "the family next door" / by Meryl Comer
Complications : blended family values / by anonymous
Women and Alzheimer's in ethnic communities / by Gwen Yeo
A Vietnamese-American family pulls together / by Xuan Quach
The prescription for a crisis / by Janet Murguia
A couple copes / by Jill Eikenberry and Michael Tucker
Is America ready for the economic impact of Alzheimer's? / by Brent D. Fulton
What's the workplace impact? / Ann O'Leary
Alzheimer's and the lattice organization / by Cathleen Benko and Anne Weisberg
Professional caregiver / by Doris T.
Primary breadwinner / by Kimberly Davis
What about the men? / by Michael Kimmel and Bethany Coston
Caring for the women in their lives / by Jamal Simmons
"She walked through the looking glass" / by Barry Petersen
Role reversal : a son caring for his mother / by Randy Sibbett
"Your mom's not what she was" / by Chris Matthews
Facing this demon called Alzheimer's / by Larry Butcher
"She was the love of my life" / by Terrell Owens
For memory / by Terry Moran
How is our nation responding
Strategy to combat Alzheimer's disease / by Newt Gingrich and Bob Kerrey
Increasing our investment / by Susan M. Collins
Federal response : 2010 legislation / by Kathleen Sebelius
To honor my father / by Barbara A. Mikulski
State government gets ready / by Arnold Schwarzenegger
What one city is doing / by Gavin Newsom
Activating the next generation / by Alissa Anderegg
Conclusion : why we did this report / by Harry Johns
Epilogue / by Joseph R. Biden
Allies / a poem by Keven Bellows.
Edition Notes
"Alzheimer's Association."
Includes bibliographical references.
Classifications
The Physical Object
ID Numbers
Community Reviews (0)
Feedback?December 26, 2021 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
July 17, 2019 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
March 1, 2019 | Edited by JeffKaplan | merge authors |
November 3, 2018 | Created by ImportBot | import new book |