Dementia |
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| Author:
| Hardman, Lizabeth |
| Series title: | Diseases and Disorders Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4205-0042-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
| Publisher: | Greenhaven Publishing LLC
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| Imprint: | Lucent Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $41.53 |
Book Description:
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Dementia is a syndrome that affects memory, thinking, behavior and ability to perform everyday activities. The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 47 million and is projected to increase to 75 million by 2030. This essential guidebook offers young readers a means of understanding dementia. Careful explanations offer insight into what specific dementia conditions are, what may cause them, how people live with them, and the latest information about...
More DescriptionDementia is a syndrome that affects memory, thinking, behavior and ability to perform everyday activities. The number of people living with dementia worldwide is currently estimated at 47 million and is projected to increase to 75 million by 2030. This essential guidebook offers young readers a means of understanding dementia. Careful explanations offer insight into what specific dementia conditions are, what may cause them, how people live with them, and the latest information about treatment and prevention. Included charts, diagrams, and fact boxes offer excellent information for report-writing and researching.