The problem of Alzheimer's : how science, culture, and politics turned a rare disease into a crisis and what we can do about it
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Published
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2021.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
ISBN
9781250218735 (HRD), 125021873X (HRD)
Physical Desc
viii, 324 pages ; 25 cm
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Published
New York : St. Martin's Press, 2021.
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
ISBN
9781250218735 (HRD), 125021873X (HRD)
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"A comprehensive and revelatory book on one of today's most prevalent illnesses. In 2019, 5.8 million Americans had Alzheimer's, and more than half a million will die of Alzheimer's disease dementia. 16 million caregivers are responsible for paying as much as half of the $226 billion annual costs of their care. As more people live beyond their seventies and eighties, the number of patients will rise to an estimated 13.8 million by 2025. Part case studies, part meditation on the past, present and future ofthe disease, The Disease of the Century traces Alzheimer's disease from its discovery and tells the story of the biomedical breakthroughs that may allow it to finally be prevented and treated by medicine. While it is a scathing indictment of our health care system, it is also an argument for how we can live with dementia; the ways patients can reclaim their autonomy and redefine their sense of self, how families can support their loved ones, and the innovative reforms we can make as a society that wouldgive caregivers and patients better quality of life. Rich in science, history, and characters, The Disease of the Century takes us inside cutting edge laboratories, patients' homes, caregivers' support groups, progressive assisted living facilities, and Jason Karlawish's own practice at the Penn Memory Center"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Karlawish, J. (2021). The problem of Alzheimer's: how science, culture, and politics turned a rare disease into a crisis and what we can do about it (First edition.). St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Karlawish, Jason. 2021. The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease Into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It. St. Martin's Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Karlawish, Jason. The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease Into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It St. Martin's Press, 2021.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Karlawish, Jason. The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease Into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It First edition., St. Martin's Press, 2021.
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