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The Forgetting : Alzheimer's: Portrait of an Epidemic
The Forgetting Alzheimer's Portrait of an Epidemic
Author: David Shenk
Afflicting nearly half of all persons over the age of 85, Alzheimer’s disease kills nearly 100,000 Americas a year as it insidiously robs them of their memory and wreaks havoc on the lives of their loved ones. It was once minimized and misunderstood as forgetfulness in the elderly, but Alzheimer’s is now at the forefront of many medi...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780385498388
ISBN-10: 0385498381
Publication Date: 1/14/2003
Pages: 304
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3.8 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Anchor
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Grinnin avatar reviewed The Forgetting : Alzheimer's: Portrait of an Epidemic on + 5 more book reviews
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I've already passed this book on to another in our support group. It's a great read: for its history, literary feel and empathy for those with AD and those caring for them. My mother couldn't put it down until she finished it and I read it quickly. Of course we stand by my dad who has the disease.
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