In this guide for relatives and carers, Draper (psychiatry, U. of New South Wales, Australia) outlines the symptoms, treatment, and management of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. He covers general strategies for prevention and strategies for those at risk, the course and types of dementia, assessment and diagnosis, drug and psychosocial treatments, community care services and residential long-term care options, assistive technology, support for families and other caregivers, ethical and legal considerations, end-of-life decisions, and recent research and treatment developments. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)