Alzheimer's Disease (Venture Books- Health and the Human Body Series) [Hardcover]

Elaine Landau (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Venture Books- Health and the Human Body Series

Examines the possible causes, social effects, and personal trials of this disease.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6?Beginning with several case studies, Landau carefully describes the effects of the fourth leading cause of death among adults and places special emphasis on the anguish this incurable disease causes victims and the loved ones charged with their care. The text details the stages of the disease, possible causes, and specific mental and physical changes in patients. Research and FDA issues are included in a discussion of steroids, fetal-cell transplants, the use of Tacrine, and other drugs. The writing is crisp and well organized in the prolific author's familiar direct style. The material will be useful for reports as well as for families touched by the disease. The black-and-white photos are mostly decorative, and only include one informational photo (a brain scan). An extensive listing of related sources and Alzheimer's Association Chapters throughout the country are appended.?Christine A. Moesch, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, NY
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 7^-12. Landau's book is designed to help young readers cope with the overwhelming problems associated with having an Alzheimer's patient in the family. The author opens with true stories, some ending tragically, and continues with questions and answers and descriptions of the stages of the progressive disease--loss of memory, panic, paranoia, and decline in physical condition. Landau also describes treatment currently used, encouraging family members, including responsible youth, to help the Alzheimer patient remain as active as possible. A major part of the book discusses research concerning the cause of the illness and treatments that may help to retard its progress. Black-and-white photos are scattered throughout, and addresses of support organizations for family members are appended. Ilana Steinhorn

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (June 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531112683
• ISBN-13: 978-0531112687
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,358,353 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm a children's book author and writing coach who loves both children and books. I've never been much of a fiction fan, I've spent my time both reading and writing nonfiction. I live in tropical Miami with my husband and son who are nonfiction lovers as well.