Pathology for the Health Professions, 6th Edition is the best resource for clear, concise, and clinically relevant information on general pathology. Praised for its stunning collection of pathology images, this engaging, easy-to-understand text covers the most frequently encountered diseases that you need to know to succeed in today's healthcare environment. UNIQUE! Each major disease is presented in a standardized format called DEPPiCT (Disease description, Etiology, Pathogenesis, Pathology, Clinical features, and a short discussion on Therapy or prognosis), providing a valid and useful didactic approach to study and clinical practice. Clear, non-technical writing style makes complex concepts more engaging and easier to understand. Learning objectives and review questions help you identify the most important concepts and test your understanding of essential principles. Key terms are listed at the beginning of each chapter and bolded at first mention. Comprehensive glossary provides easy access to definitions of terms. NEW! Streamlined content is more accessible and easier to read. UPDATED! Did You Know? boxes showcase interesting clinical and public health data. UPDATED! More than 500 high-quality, full-color images visually reinforce your understanding of disease conditions and general pathology principles.

Joe and Wanda found each other in midlife. Deeply in love, they'd just bought their new home when Joe's diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's changed everything. "Until death do us part" took on an immediate, deeply personal meaning.

"White Knight "recounts the couple's four-year journey through Alzheimer's, a journey that ended with Joe's death. Initially Wanda, like many caregivers, mourned for the husband she used to have, teetering between despair and panic while she adapted to the couple's new reality.

Then something wonderful happened. Wanda came to a realization that helped her and Joe cope with the daily struggle of living with Alzheimer's. Wanda discovered living in the moment helped her enjoy and cherish the limited time she had left with the man she loved. By dedicating herself to filling Joe's remaining days with as much laughter and love as possible, Wanda found strength and purpose in the midst of sorrow and despair.

Written with heartfelt honesty and love, "White Knight" reveals how living in the moment helps keep caregivers and Alzheimer's patients calm, improving quality of life and reducing stress for all concerned. Wanda's message, simple but powerful, will change how you view Alzheimer's.

One family's path to navigating a serious health challenge - full of inspiration and practical advice for your family. When their mother faced a serious health challenge, the Tarantine family discovered that the U.S. health care system is broken - and even dangerous. Over a 30-month period, the Tarantines navigated multiple facilities and systems, determined to give their mother care that suited her needs rather than those of the providers. In this book, Ruth's daughter (also Ruth) shares practical lessons for your journey toward health care that meets your needs and provides the highest quality of life along the way. You'll learn the following: * The single action any family can take to ensure better care. * Tips to organize information to reduce medical errors. * How to understand and insist on patient-centered care. * Keys to effectively persuade providers and insurance companies. * Steps to care for yourself while caring for a loved one.

For the ill and those who care for them, the tasks and the feelings that arise can often be overwhelming. This book was written to address that. Envision a system of circles at the center of which is the person to be helped. Friends, family members, and others surround this person to perform specific tasks. No one person does all the tasks. Help is Hope, written by a former nurse and caregiver, provides a succinct, step-by-step guide for setting up such a circle. Additionally, essays by author Ginny Masullo and her late husband, Nick, offer honest insights about how to cope with difficult and raw emotions that may arise in such situations. Help is Hope reminds us all that no one has to be alone in a time of need.

Written from the perspective of Clancy Jasper, a Border Collie mix dog, "Did You Know My Grandma?" is a collection of stories and poems. Luttjohann writes about Clancy's adventures of caring for his Grandma Claudia who had dementia, diabetes, arthritis, and other challenges. There is a mix of humor with doses or reality. This book is great for children or adults and includes lots of pictures of Clancy and his grandma.