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A new book focusing on the questions and solutions that arise as Alzheimer's disease progresses from early diagnosis to the advanced end stage is listed among resources with the national Alzheimer's Association.

Readers can learn what is currently known about making an early diagnosis, future care needs, support groups, spirituality, medications and supplements, the newest nonpharmacological techniques of art and music therapy, therapeutic touch, and neuroarchitecture and environmental manipulation. More sensitive topics include changes in sexuality, risky driving behavior, financial vulnerability, legal issues, protection of personhood, medical ethics, and advance directives. The inclusion of the concept of art therapy, exemplified by patients' artwork distinguishes this book from others in the field.

More information can be accessed at http://www.zoealewis.com.

I Hope They Know...The Essential Handbook on Alzheimer's Disease and Care (Virtualbookworm), by Zoë A. Lewis, MD, FACP, DAAHPM, was authored by seven contributors-five of whom had a direct family experience with and death from Alzheimer's disease-and Lewis, an elected fellow to the American College of Physicians, a Diplomat of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and a former Harvard Medical School Clinical Instructor of Medicine, who herself has been caring for patients and families for more than a decade.