Alzheimer's Disease

• Author(s): Adela Soliz,
• Publisher: Greenhaven Press
• Pages: 170
• ISBN_10: 0737724420
  ISBN_13: 9780737724424
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily Living / General , Juvenile Nonfiction / Health & Daily Living / Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries , Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / General , Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Issues / Pregnancy , Medical / Neurology ,

Description:... After giving a detailed description of the disease, this book explores a range of possible causes of Alzheimer's disease from genetics to environmental factors such as aluminum. This book also describes issues in the treatment of the disease such as the debate over stem cell research. Finally, personal stories of caregivers as well as of an Alzheimer's patient reveal the tragic and traumatic nature of the disease.