Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s disease Books
Orion Publishing Co The Man He Used To Be
Book SynopsisThe Man He Used to Be is a moving, darkly comic and ultimately uplifting diary of a daughter caring for her father, while trying to not lose herself.Trade ReviewThis is a wonderful, brilliant book that also made me laugh. Robyn writes so honestly and normally. I fell in love with her mum and "mad" dad. VICTORIA DERBYSHIREI cannot praise this book too highly for its perceptiveness, its realism and its pace. Robyn is an eloquent and articulate writer who brings a very human story to life with a pace that is impressive. JOHN BOWIS OBE, Former MP, Health Minister and MEPA testament to love, finding strength through humour and the bonds that make us who we are. -- Francesca Brown * STYLIST ONLINE *A funny, sad and uplifting memoir that unravels Alzheimer's and the unexpected joy of caring for others. * EMERALD STREET *Very moving, highlighting the impact and the human responses of those trying to cope, as well as the tragedy for the person with dementia. My Mad Dad will help other carers realise they are not alone in how they feel and that their feelings are human. It makes for compelling reading. GORDON WILCOCK, Emeritus Professor of Geratology, University of OxfordA beautiful book that's full of truth. If you're caring for someone with Alzheimer's, this will hit a note. * WOMAN'S WAY *It also has its own beauty, and we couldn't recommend it more. * HELLO! *Darkly funny and never without hope. -- Sarra Manning * RED *[A] touching, humorous and self-deprecating book...Life will always throw shit at you: it's how you deal with it that counts. My Mad Dad is an essential manual for those of us trying to negotiate our own "Sabbatical of Shite". GREG WISE, actor and author of Not That Kind of Love
£7.19
HarperCollins Publishers Grandads Star
Book SynopsisWhat if your guide to the cosmos starts to lose his way?Fascinated by her grandad, a famous astronomer, a little girl could listen to his star stories for hours. But one day he starts to forget the constellations and eventually he can't even remember her name. Discover how love can reach across galaxies whether stars shine brightly or grow dim.
£7.59
Graffeg Limited Cwestiynau Cyffredin am Ddementia
Book SynopsisA collection of common questions prepared by those affected by dementia, including carers, together with answers by experienced practitioners offering specific answers.
£14.03
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia: A Guide
Book SynopsisDrawing on the author's first-hand experiences with families, this book provides crucial, accessible information and answers the difficult questions that often arise when a family member with an intellectual disability is diagnosed with dementia.Linking directly to policy and practice in both dementia and intellectual disability care, this book takes an outcome-focussed approach to support short, medium and long-term planning. With a particular emphasis on communication, the author seeks to ensure that families and organisations are able to converse effectively about a relative's health and care. The book looks at how to recognise when changes in the health of a relative with an intellectual disability could indicate the onset of dementia, as well as addressing common concerns surrounding living situations, medication and care plans. Each chapter is structured to identify strategies for support whilst working towards outcomes identified by families as dementia progresses.Trade ReviewA very helpful read for family and carers of those with Intellectual Disabilities facing a possible diagnosis of dementia. Whilst alerting the reader to other health issues, it provides strategies for communicating, partnering and improving outcomes with an emphasis on quality of life. This is a guide that warrants more than one read. -- Mary Hogan, Family Advocate, National Task Group for Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices (NTG)[...] books like this and the information they contain are crucial. [...] It is essential that we raise awareness of the potential links between dementia and learning disabilities so that people and their families get the information and support they need. This book is an excellent example of how to do this. -- Laura Finnan-Cowan, Self-Directed Support Manager, Dementia in Scotland Winter 2017 issueTable of Contents1. Introduction. 2. What is Dementia? 3. Recognising Changes in Health. 4. Discussing Dementia. 5. Strategies for Support After Diagnosis. 6. What Will Happen in the Future? 7. Conclusion. References. Index.
£20.47
HarperCollins Publishers Grandads Star
Book SynopsisWhat if your guide to the cosmos starts to lose his way?Fascinated by her grandad, a famous astronomer, a little girl could listen to his star stories for hours. But one day he starts to forget the constellations and eventually he can't even remember her name. Discover how love can reach across galaxies whether stars shine brightly or grow dim.
£11.69
Ebury Publishing Contented Dementia
Book SynopsisDementia is a little understood and incurable illness, but much can be done to maximise the quality of life for people with the condition. This book outlines the SPECAL method (Specialized Early Care for Alzheimer's) for managing dementia that allows both sufferer and carer to maintain the quality of life, in various stages of the illness.Trade Reviewan indispensable handbook for anyone coping with the effects of dementia and who wants to keep a sufferer as happy as is humanly possible * Daily Express *a revolutionary new way of treating dementia brings amazing benefits for patients and carers alike * Guardian *I found myself weeping ... An important book -- Sarah Stacey * YOU magazine *Explains a revolutionary way to care for dementia patients ... tender techniques that can ease absent minds * Telegraph *I bought it and can confirm that anyone who wants help in caring for the condition will find this excellent work a revelation -- Bel Mooney * Mail on Sunday *
£15.29
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Coping with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI): A
Book SynopsisAdults are being increasingly diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), and this book provides strategies for concerned individuals to help slow the onset of the condition. Around 50% of adults with MCI go on to develop dementia, but research shows that self-help through early intervention and preventative measures can hugely slow this down.The self-help measures in this book include memory aids, health and lifestyle changes, activities, therapies and technological aids. All of them are known to improve cognition and can be incorporated into daily life. Every measure is firmly based in current research, and this book is also applicable to those with early-stage dementia wishing to delay the onset of more severe cognitive impairment.Given the paramount importance of early intervention to prevent cognitive impairment worsening, this book is essential reading for any older individual wanting the best strategies to help with how to do this in practice.Trade ReviewMary Jordan's book is essential reading for those who are living with long term and progressive Mild Cognitive Impairment - a condition that is neither a disease nor dementia but which causes similar functional difficulties. It is written clearly as a self-help guide, with evidence based theory and practical, achievable solutions to managing memory loss and reducing the risk of dementia. -- Jackie Pool, Director of Memory Care, Sunrise Senior Living UKLet's suppose you have some memory loss but have been told that you do not have dementia. Or you are just getting older. This is the book for you. It is packed with sensible, easy to understand and invaluable advice on how to keep physically and mentally fit as you age. -- Dr Nori Graham, Vice President of the Alzheimer’s Society and Alzheimer’s Disease InternationalTable of ContentsChapter 1 What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?Chapter 2 Practical MattersChapter 3 Physical HealthChapter 4 Lifestyle - Activities of Daily LivingChapter 5 Factors Which May Benefit CognitionChapter 6 Memory AidsChapter 7 Thinking About the FutureChapter 8 Can Dementia be Prevented After a 'Diagnosis' of MCI?Chapter 9 If the Worst Should Happen - Planning in the Event of a Dementia DiagnosisChapter 10 Sources of Help, Advice and Support
£17.89
HarperCollins Publishers Upgrade Your Brain
Book SynopsisDiscover the 8 steps you can take to optimise your brain for better mood, memory, sleep and stress resilience. The results are in: our mental health, memory and intelligence are deteriorating. One in six children is now diagnosed with mental health issues, anti-depressant prescriptions have sky-rocketed, and the incidence of Alzheimer''s and dementia, with are largely preventable, are on the rise. But we can take action to stop this decline in its tracks.In Upgrade Your Brain, Patrick Holford, founder of the Good for the Brain Foundation, takes a deep dive into why this is happening, and more importantly, what you can do to improve your brain function.Through his work at the foundation, Patrick has tested the cognitive function of nearly half a million people, assessing and improving their dementia risk, as well as interviewing world-leading professors and brain-health experts. In this book, he unravels how and why our modern diet and lifestyle have inevitable led to a brain-health mel
£15.29
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Sensory Modulation in Dementia Care: Assessment
Book SynopsisUnderstand and assess the sensory needs of people with dementia, and learn how to implement sensory modulation-based approaches for enriched care.Drawing on the author's Sensory Modulation Program, this approach aids with self-organization and meaningful participation in life activities. Explaining sensory-processing issues specific to older populations, this book provides a downloadable assessment tool to help review individual sensory-processing patterns. It includes a range of sensory-based activities which can be carried out with people at all stages of dementia, both with individuals and in groups. The book also provides recommendations for modifying physical environments to make care settings sensory-enriched.Trade ReviewA comprehensive, compassionate guide to helping those with memory loss. Warm, wise and well-researched, it offers essential insights, practical strategies, and sensory-smart solutions that can help our parents, grandparents, and clients feel safe and secure and engage optimally in tasks and activities that give lives meaning and purpose. -- Lindsay Biel, OTR/L, Occupational Therapist, Co-author, Raising a Sensory Smart ChildDr. Champagne presents an innovative and compelling application of sensory integration theory and principles to a growing elderly population. Use of this adaptation of the Sensory Modulation Program provides effective tools to support the daily life functioning and quality of life of adults with dementia. -- Teresa A. May-Benson, ScD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Executive Director, Spiral FoundationTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Aging and Dementia. 1.1. Types of Dementia. 1.2. Stages of Dementia. 1.3. Hallucinations, Delusions and Paranoia. 1.4. The Stress Response. 1.5. Working with People with Dementia. 1.6. Restraint and Seclusion Reduction. 1.7. Trauma Informed Care. 1.8. International Initiatives in Dementia Care. 2. Aging and Sensory Processing. 2.1. Sensory Systems and Aging. 2.2. Sensory Integration and Processing. 2.3. Sensory Processing Umbrella. 2.4. Evidence-based Practice: Sensory-based Interventions. 3. The Sensory Modulation Program. 3.1. Introduction to the Sensory Modulation Program. 3.2. Sensory Modulation Program Components. 3.3. Sensory Modulation Program Goals. 3.4. Sensory Modulation Program Implementation: Individual & Programmatic Applications. 4. Assessment and Safety Considerations. 4.1. Safety Considerations and Trauma History. 4.2. Sensory-based Assessment and Screening. 4.3. Dementia, Cognitive and Other Assessments. 5. Sensorimotor Activities and Sensory-based Modalities. 5.1. Calming and Alerting Strategies. 5.2. Sensory Strategies Organized by Sensory Systems. 5.3. Safety Considerations. 6. Sensory Diets. 6.1. Sensory Diet: Supporting Safety, Comfort, and Participation. 6.2. Supporting Safety and Relaxation. 6.3. Supporting Self-care Participation. 6.4. Supporting Rest and Sleep. 6.5. Supporting Roles and Social Participation. 6.6. Supporting Fitness and Leisure Participation. 6.7. Individual and Programmatic Applications. 6.8. Sensory Diet Communication. 7. Environmental Modifications and Enhancements. 7.1. Enabling and Empowering Environments. 7.2. Homelike Environment. 7.3. Sensory Rooms. 7.4. Sensory Carts. 7.5. Sensory Kits. 7.6. Sensory Gardens. Resources. Appendix. References.
£23.07
Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Family Experience of Dementia: A Reflective
Book SynopsisDementia not only affects the person presented with the diagnosis, but their family and friends too. This book provides practitioners with strategies to support the whole family and understand their dementia journey both pre- and post-diagnosis. This is facilitated through a series of activities and reflective prompts. There is also a dedicated chapter offering structured exercises for health and social care practitioners and students. The book introduces the Lawrence family, where Peter has been diagnosed with dementia, and provides perspectives from each family member, allowing practitioners to become acquainted with the lived experience of everyone involved. The reflective questions allow readers to become actively engaged to maximise their knowledge and understanding, and to better contextualize what the dementia experience feels like for family and friends. With its focus on the all-important lived experience of the whole family during the diagnostic process and beyond, this is essential reading for any practitioner working with people with dementia.Trade ReviewThe Family Experience of Dementia is a useful, informative and thoughtful addition to the literature on the lived experience of dementia. There is a highly relevant focus on how dementia is experienced by the person themselves, their family and people close to them. Each chapter has a specific focus on the journey of dementia, from first recognising something has changed, through diagnosis and getting on with life after diagnosis for the person experiencing dementia and those around them as a shared experience. There is also an informative thread on the particular aspects of how this can be experienced in the presence of young onset dementia. There are useful suggested reflective tasks and structured activities for individuals and for groups, which will benefit students, professionals, trainers and educators in this field. -- Dr Richard Clibbens, Nurse Consultant, PhD, MMedSci, Dip Soc, Registered Nurse (Mental Health)/ Registered Nurse (Adult)This comprehensive workbook focuses on the realities of the lived experience of people with dementia. It gives hope and inspiration, and the authors follow the journey from seeking a diagnosis of dementia towards living as best you can despite the condition. -- Christine Bryden, author * Dancing with Dementia: My Story of Living Positively with Dementia *
£22.99
Open University Press Dementia Reconsidered Revisited The person still
Book SynopsisThe original Dementia Reconsidered: The Person Comes First by Tom Kitwood was published by Open University Press in 1997. It was a seminal text in the field of dementia studies and is still cited and referenced as core reading on person-centred dementia care. Tom died unexpectedly, just 12 months after the book was published. This book continues to inspire many people to challenge simplistic paradigms about dementia. Since the original book was written, however, there have been many changes in our understanding of dementia.The editor of this new edition, Dawn Brooker was mentored by Tom Kitwood. She has drawn together a remarkable group of writers to provide a commentary on Kitwoodâs work. This new edition reproduces the original chapters but provides extra content from subject experts to update the book to a contemporary level.Dementia Reconsidered Re-visited is an ideal main text or supplementary text for all those studying or working in nursing, mTable of ContentsOn being a person Dementia as a psychiatric categoryHow personhood is underminedPersonhood maintainedThe experience of dementiaImproving care: The next step forwardThe caring organizationRequirements of a caregiverThe task of cultural transformation
£31.34
Hodder & Stoughton How to Build a Healthy Brain: Reduce stress,
Book Synopsis'A practical manual for your brain.' - Dr Megan Rossi, author of Eat Yourself HealthyA groundbreaking science-based guide to protecting your brain health for the long term.Whatever your age, having a healthy brain is the key to a happy and fulfilled life. Yet, for both young and old, diseases of the brain and mental health are the biggest killers in the 21st century. We all know how to take care of our physical health, but we often feel powerless as to what we can do to protect our mental well-being too.How to Build a Healthy Brain is here to help. Written by a passionate advocate for the importance of mental health, Chartered Psychologist Kimberley Wilson draws on the latest research to give practical, holistic advice on how you can protect your brain health by making simple lifestyle choices. With chapters on Sleep, Nutrition, Exercise and Meditation, Kimberley has written an empowering guide to help you look after both your physical and mental well-being.How to Build a Healthy Brain has been selected by the NHS as an important resource to empower and support as part of the Your Health Collection in libraries and prisons across the country.'Finally, a book that puts the brain at the centre of the health conversation, where it belongs.' - Shona Vertue, author of The Vertue Method'A psychologist, she runs a successful private clinic in central London, combining therapy with nutrition advice, and has just written her first (excellent) book, How to Build a Healthy Brain, about protecting our mental wellbeing through factors such as diet, sleep and exercise.' - The Times'I love your book ... it made me equal parts really excited and passionate, and also pretty angry. The science is there but it isn't being translated. This is a huge area that affects us all ... your book is absolutely brilliant at explaining what we can do to look after our brain health.' - Ella Mills on Deliciously Ella: The Podcast
£12.34
Jessica Kingsley Publishers Why Dementia Makes Communication Difficult: A
Book SynopsisDementia brings many challenges, not least its ability to disrupt effective communication. The quality of communication plays a major role in how well people living with a dementia manage. When communication doesn't work well, the complications of dementia are compounded.Rather than only offering tips on what to say and how to say it, this book explores the underlying motivations of communication, so we can better understand why we say what we do, why we say it the way we do, what can go wrong, and how attempts to fix things can go awry.As well as considering why communication goes wrong in day-to-day conversations, the chapters offer advice on dealing with awkward moments, the question of deception, and the things we can and can't control in dementia. Readers are asked to reflect on their own role, and how they can manage their own behaviours to avoid unintentionally blocking routes to productive communication.Including clear action points for carers, bystanders and people with a dementia diagnosis, this book shows how to approach communication to improve outcomes.Trade ReviewA state of relatedness is vital for our social and emotional health, coping, and existential well-being. The changes in communication brought on by neurocognitive disorders pose a palpable threat to these critical elements of our lives. In her accessible and empowering book, Dr. Wray offers hopeful insights and practical strategies to help accommodate. Her perspective is honest, human, and, most remarkably, inclusive of the person living with neurocognitive disorder as a member of its audience. Having managed these issues clinically for 15 years, I can say, without a doubt, that this text is a very welcome addition to the field. -- Douglas W. Lane, Clinical Psychologist, specialty in Older PeopleThis is a fascinating book. I wish it had been available when my mum and dad were living with dementia. It asks all the questions I was constantly asking myself as a carer, and addresses them with wisdom and understanding. It's more than a primer on Alzheimer's, it's a book about the human condition. -- Sir Tony Robinson, Broadcaster, Actor and WriterThis book is a great resource that provides a family care giver, a friend or a professional carer with an understanding of what is getting in the way of a successful communication with a person with dementia and to have more options for how to respond. -- Jackie Pool, Dementia Care Champion, QCS Quality Compliance Systems
£22.99
Ebury Publishing The End of Alzheimer’s: The First Programme to
Book SynopsisThe first proven plan to reverse Alzheimer’s Disease. In The End of Alzheimer’s Dr Dale Bredesen offers real hope to anyone looking to prevent and even reverse Alzheimer’s Disease and the cognitive decline of dementia. Revealing that AD is not one condition but in fact three, he outlines 36 metabolic factors, including micronutrients, hormone levels and sleep, which together can trigger downsizing in the brain. Dr Bredesen then outlines a proven, step-by-step protocol to rebalance these factors, which patients can follow with the help of a healthcare professional (note: blood tests are required in order to tailor individual plans). There are also general lifestyle and dietary changes all readers can adopt to improve cognitive health. - Rewrites the science of Alzheimer’s Disease - Proven step-by-step advice to follow with your doctor - Offers real hope to patients, carers and health professionals - The first major breakthrough to stop Alzheimer’s in its tracksSurvival rates in many life-threatening conditions, such as cancer, have been steadily improving for years. But until now nobody had ever survived Alzheimer's Disease. The results, however, of Dr Bredesen’s protocol are impressive: of the first ten patients on the protocol, nine displayed significant improvement within three to six months; since then the protocol has yielded similar results with hundreds more. Dr Bredesen is also focusing on training UK healthcare professionals in his protocol with a further 200 professionals set to receive training this coming spring.Trade ReviewThe End of Alzheimer’s is a phenomenal book. Dr Dale Bredesen’s research is some of the most exciting work that I have seen in years and tackles the most important health issue of our time. It helps us understand this complex and devastating condition but is also the roadmap to prevent it in the first place. By tackling arguably the most important disease of our age, Dr Dale Bredesen is actually changing the way we look at all chronic disease. This is a masterpiece and a must-read book. * Dr Rangan Chatterjee, MRCP, MRCGP, author of 'The Four Pillar Plan' *The End of Alzheimer’s is a monumental work. Dr Bredesen completely recontextualizes this devastating condition away from a mysterious and unsolvable process to one that is both preventable and, yes, reversible. * David Perlmutter, MD, author, #1 New York Times best seller, Grain Brain, and Brain Maker *The End of Alzheimer’s is a masterful, authoritative, and ultimately hopeful patient guide that will help you prevent and reverse Alzheimer’s disease, whether you have the ApoE4 gene or not. My patients fear Alzheimer’s more than any other diagnosis. This is the book to transmute fear into action. * Sara Gottfried, MD, author of the New York Times best seller Younger *Dr Dale Bredesen is a world-class neuroscientist/neurologist who through his innovative and exacting research has discovered a safe and effective approach to the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease that will revolutionize the way we think about the disease. * Jeffrey Bland, PhD, Founder of the Institute for Functional Medicine *Dr Bredesen has provided enormous hope for the heretofore intractable clinical problem of Alzheimer’s. Bredesen’s early studies suggest that this approach can halt and in many cases reverse early Alzheimer’s. * Leroy Hood, MD, PhD, Winner of the National Medal of Science from President Barack Obama, and Founder, Institute for Systems Biology *Every citizen and medical professional interested in the brain and its health should read this seminal book. It should provide much of the basis for a true revolution in brain health medicine. * Michael Merzenich, PhD, Winner of the Kavli Prize in Neuroscience *A must read for anyone wondering what can be done for this dread disease, whether for themselves, a loved one, or a patient. * Nathan Price, PhD, Professor & Associate Director of the Institute for Systems Biology *Having spent several years implementing many of Dr. Bredesen's insights in my patients, I can assure you that following his advice can save yourself, your loved ones, and your friends from suffering from this preventable and reversible curse. * Steven Gundry, MD, Medical Director of The International Heart and Lung Institute and author of the New York Times best seller The Plant Paradox *This book represents a major turning point in our approach to Alzheimer’s disease. For the first time ever, patients and families affected by Alzheimer’s—as well as those at high risk for this devastating disease—truly have a reason to be hopeful. * Chris Kresser, MS, LAc, author of the New York Times best seller The Paleo Cure *The End of Alzheimer’s offers a new beginning in Medicine. Dr Bredesen translates the knowledge of science to the wisdom that helps to heal our people . . . and provide a vision for the end of Alzheimer’s. * Patrick Hanaway, MD, Founding Medical Director, Director of Research, Center for Functional Medicine, Cleveland Clinic *An experimental program that some patients say has literally reversed their symptoms and allowed them to live a normal life. * Maria Shriver on the Today Show *The End of Alzheimer's, for the first time, synthesizes the latest science into a practical plan that can reverse Alzheimer's and dramatically improve brain health and function. If you have a brain, read this book. * Mark Hyman, MD, Director, Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, author #1 New York Times best seller Eat Fat Get Thin *
£15.29
Jessica Kingsley Publishers What You Really Want to Know About Life with
Book SynopsisA family-led vision of what carers of people with dementia need and want to know. Supporting families and carers in their day-to-day life with dementia, this unique resource combines real stories from families with expert responses and advice for specific issues and concerns.This resource is based on the real stories and real questions brought to the Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline, peer support groups and clinical networks. Including questions around diagnosis, peer support, balancing risks, care transitions and end of life planning, the chapters are devised to support you, and give you the tools to live better, when dementia enters your life.Trade ReviewA valuable resource for family and friends who find themselves taking on the mantle of looking after someone with dementia. The range of specialists provide a comprehensive resource of clinical information, advice, and guidance. * Ruth Eley, Chair of tide (Together in Dementia Everyday) and former social worker *What a fantastic resource for families living with dementia. One of the hardest things for our family was feeling we were left to our own devices to deal with our new (ever-changing) normal as Dad's Young Onset Dementia evolved over time. The real-life stories help to reassure readers that they are not alone. The expert commentary gives practical advice on how to adapt family communication, activities, and expectations to improve the experience of living with dementia for everyone * Emma Crozier, Trustee of Dementia UK, Business consultant and coach *Table of ContentsForeword.Preface.Admiral Nursing.Chapter 1 - Consultation is key.Chapter 2 - 'Discovering my mother through Alzheimer's' - Life Story. Chapter 3 - 'I kept telling myself that he was still grieving for Mum' - Diagnosing dementia in later life.Chapter 4 - 'Getting a diagnosis is not easy'- Diagnosis of dementia under the age of 65.Chapter 5 - 'Maintaining independence and autonomy' - Balancing the risks.Chapter 6 - 'Planning ahead is so overwhelming' - Advance care planning.Chapter 7 - 'Once he got a diagnosis the girls had to believe' - Distance and denial of dementia.Chapter 8 - 'I feel as though I am going mad' - Overwhelming grief.Chapter 9 - 'How does physical ill health affect people with dementia?' - Understanding delirium.Chapter 10 - 'I thought dementia was just about memory loss?' - Hallucinations.Chapter 11 - 'He's run away with another woman' - False beliefs and delusions.Chapter 12 - 'He'd sit in that blessed chair all day, he would' - Apathy in Dementia.Chapter 13 - 'Where is your father?' - Bereavement and dementia.Chapter 14 - 'Time to go home now' - A story of sundowning.Chapter 15 - 'Why is it so difficult to get NHS continuing healthcare funding?'Chapter 16 - 'I just felt as though I had failed her when she needed me most' - Transition into a care home.Chapter 17 - 'Dementia patients don't feel pain' - Palliative care and dementia.
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Somebody I Used to Know
Book Synopsis_______________A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICKTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERA BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEKSELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TIMESSELECTED AS A SUMMER READ BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE TIMES AND THE MAIL ON SUNDAY_______________''Anyone who knows a person living with dementia should read this book'' - The Times''Revelatory'' - Guardian''A miracle'' - Telegraph''Remarkable'' - Daily Mail''A landmark book'' - Financial Times_______________How do you build a life when all that you know is changing?How do you conceive of love when you can no longer recognise those who mean the most to you?A phenomenal memoir, Somebody I Used to Know is both a heart-rending tribute to the woman Wendy Mitchell once was, and a brave affirmation of the woman dementia has seen her become.Trade ReviewThe world could do with more Wendy Mitchells ... This is a book from which we can all learn -- Jackie Annesley * Sunday Times *With humour, truth and grace, this book [gives] a unique insight into what it’s like to live with Alzheimer’s * Spectator *Remarkable ... Mitchell gives such clear-eyed insight that anyone who knows a person living with dementia should read this book -- Siobhan Murphy * The Times *A landmark book * Financial Times *Revelatory * Guardian *Usually the experience of someone living with dementia is lost; known only partially even to their loved ones. The miracle of this work is that it managed to capture the experience, and hold it up for the rest of us to see * Telegraph *A lucid, candid and gallant portrayal of what the early stages of dementia feel like ... This memoir, with its humour and its sense of resilience, demonstrates how the diagnosis of dementia is not a clear line that a person crosses; they are no different than they were the day before -- Nicci Gerrard * Observer *I am so impressed with Wendy Mitchell’s attitude and ability to explain her experience - she is both an inspiration and a guide. I think this book will be extremely helpful to people who are trying to come to terms with dementia, in their own lives, or the lives of their family and friends -- Michael PalinHow does it feel to start to lose your memories, your identity? Mitchell, who discovered at the age of 58 that she had early-onset dementia, tells us in this remarkable book -- Summer Reads * Mail on Sunday *Fluent, lucid and illuminating ... The difficulties are clearly daunting and distressing, the future unpredictable and frightening. Yet Mitchell’s sparkling book is hugely positive and uplifting. It should be required reading for all health professionals and anyone touched by dementia * Literary Review *An absolutely compelling account of life with dementia ... A testimony to human spirit and ingenuity -- Jan R Oyebode, Professor of Dementia Care, University of BradfordA remarkable memoir – remorselessly honest yet with more mirth than misery. Though she is fully aware that her story will not end well, the author describes vividly how she works around her growing mental disability with the help of family and friends -- Summer Books of 2018 * Financial Times *An extraordinary book about a little-understood disease. Awe-inspiring, courageous and insightful. I would recommend it to everyone -- Rosie Boycott, writer and activistNothing is more frightening than dementia, says Wendy - and yet, every day, she chooses to face her fears head on. By sharing her story Wendy challenges assumptions and ignorance about dementia. Read this amazing book. It will change a lot of people’s minds about what it means to have the disease -- Professor Pat Sikes, University of SheffieldA brave and illuminating journey inside the mind, heart, and life of young-onset Alzheimer's disease -- Lisa Genova, neuroscientist and author of 'Still Alice'This is an eloquent and poignant book. Those of us who have gone on the heartbreaking journey of losing a loved one to dementia have wondered what they were feeling. Wendy Mitchell's courageous and unflinching account lets us know -- Patti Davis, author of 'The Long Goodbye'In Somebody I Used to Know [Mitchell] describes life after her diagnosis – one that, despite looming loss, remains full of purpose * Radio Times *The only memoir of Alzheimer’s disease written by someone suffering from the illness. Wendy Mitchell describes what it’s like to begin to forget who you are. Heartbreaking stuff * Love It! *Extraordinary … [Mitchell] decided to chronicle her experiences of living with dementia to show others what it really feels like and the result is a rare and moving memoir about losing memories, no longer recognising people you love, and saying goodbye to her career and independence. It also energetically and vividly affirms the reality of the new woman that Mitchell has had to become -- Radio Choice, Book of the Week * Daily Telegraph *Remarkable … Frank, angry, practical and, just occasionally, funny -- Gillian Reynolds * Sunday Times *Fascinating and groundbreaking … Her urgent present tense articulation of her day-to-day struggles, set against fragmented memories of the woman she used to be, is so close to the bone that it’s chilling. At the same time, however, it’s also an amazing testament to Mitchell’s tenacity, an account of how she’s developed coping mechanisms to continue living as independent a life for as long as possible * National *Astonishingly acute … For all the honest rage, Mitchell has written a remarkably hopeful book. Her mission is to remind readers that people can live with dementia as well as suffer from it … Mitchell is a mine of practical tips … Making this book is both a testament to the author’s intense will to live, and also a living will -- Helen Brown * Daily Telegraph *[Mitchell’s] amazing memoir is a real insight into what living with dementia is really like. It’s very poignant and beautifully written * Woman's Weekly *One of the bestselling new books this year is Somebody I Used to Know, Wendy Mitchell’s assiduous account of her early onset dementia … In the same way that people seek out cancer chronicles in the hope that they might prove instructive, so Mitchell’s has resonated for similar reasons: the longer we live, the more likely dementia becomes. We read to see how others cope in the hope that, if our time comes, we might cope, too -- Nick Duerden * Guardian *Astonishingly acute -- Summer Reads * Daily Telegraph *Wendy Mitchell’s Somebody I Used to Know was not only sad, but also should be required reading by all professional carers, and especially by doctors and medical staff. Who better to help us understand dementia than the person themselves, as demonstrated by Wendy Mitchell in her brave account of her experience of living with the illness * Radio Times *An unusual memoir … Life is tough when your memory is going and you are having hallucinations. Brave woman -- Summer Books * The Times *
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Atlantic Books The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science
Book SynopsisWomen are far more likely than men to suffer from anxiety, depression, migraines, brain injuries, strokes and Alzheimer's disease. But, until recently, scientific research has focused on 'bikini medicine,' assuming that women are essentially men with different reproductive organs.The XX Brain presents groundbreaking research showing that women's brains age distinctly from men's, due mostly to the decline of a key brain-protective hormone: estrogen. Taking on all aspects of women's health, including brain fog, memory lapses, depression, stress, insomnia, hormonal imbalances and the increased risk of dementia, Dr. Mosconi introduces cutting-edge, evidence-based methods for protecting the female brain, encompassing diet, stress reduction and sleep. She also examines the effectiveness of hormonal replacement therapy, addresses the perils of environmental toxins and explores the role of our microbiome. Luckily, it is never too late to take care of yourself.Trade ReviewA landmark new book every woman should read * Daily Mail *A beautifully written and reliable book that delivers a sharp wake-up call to the unique features of a woman's physiology that increase dementia risk....I can't wait for this book to reach the millions of women around the world who desperately need this information. -- Dr Rupy Aujla, author of THE DOCTOR'S KITCHENSo many of my patients in their 40s and 50s are scared by changes like forgetfulness, brain fog and anxiety. If that's you or someone you know, Lisa's insights and advice will be really empowering. -- Dr Rangan ChatterjeeThe role of oestrogen in the female brain has been underestimated and ignored for far too long - this book will help so many women (and men) understand the importance of this hormone for brain function. This is a must read for all women to learn more about how to look after their brains. -- Dr Louise Newson, leading UK menopause specialistThis is it - the definitive guide to women's brain health! Dr Lisa Mosconi draws on her years of extensive research to provide you with a fully fledged road map to protecting your brain, no matter what age you are. Filled with straightforward, powerful advice that is easy to implement and promises to benefit not only your brain but your whole life, this is a must-read for all women. -- Catherine O’Keeffe, Menopause Advocate and CoachWomen's brains have unique risk factors for dementia that until now have been ignored by science. Lisa Mosconi's path-breaking work changes this paradigm to show women how they specifically can protect and enhance brain function throughout life. Essential reading! -- Max Lugavere, author of GENIUS FOODSDr. Mosconi boldly takes the question of what differentiates men from women away from just the reproductive organs and focuses on the unique characteristics of the female brain. And it is about time! When 2/3 of Alzheimer's patients are women, clearly a manifestation of the female brain's uniqueness, we must take notice. The XX Brain is fully empowering, leveraging the very best science, allowing women to enhance cognitive health and gain control of their brain's destiny. -- Dr David Perlmutter, author of GRAIN BRAINTable of ContentsForeword: Maria Shriver Introduction: Reclaiming Women's Health Chapter 1: The Inner Workings of the Female Brain Chapter 2: Dispelling Myths Around Women's Brain Health Chapter 3: Unique Risks to Women's Brain Health Chapter 4: The Brain's Journey from Pregnancy to Menopause Chapter 5: The Age of Precision Medicine Chapter 6: Medical History and Laboratory Tests Chapter 7: Fill Out the Questionnaires Chapter 8: Hormones, Antidepressants, and Other Meds: Do You Need Them? Chapter 9: Food Matters for Your Gray Matter Chapter 10: Eight Steps to a Well- Nourished Brain Chapter 11: Supplements for Women's Brains Chapter 12: Women and Exercise: Could Less Be More? Chapter 13: Be Mindful - De-Stress, Sleep, and Balance Chapter 14: More Ways to Protect Your Brain Conclusion: Arrivederci, for Now Appendix A: Where to Find Help Appendix B: Diet Plan and Recipes
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Penguin Books Ltd The Soul of Care
Book SynopsisThe moving memoir of a doctor who became a family caregiver and learned why care is so central to all our lives ''Beautiful and deeply moving. A truly extraordinary work that will change how we think about our lives and the society we live in'' Michael Puett, author of The Path When Dr Arthur Kleinman, an eminent Harvard psychiatrist and social anthropologist, began caring for his wife, Joan, after she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer''s disease, he found just how far the act of caregiving extended beyond the boundaries of medicine. In The Soul of Care, he delivers a deeply inspiring story about what it means to grapple with illness from both sides, as an experienced doctor and a loving husband.Caregiving is long, hard, unglamorous work - at moments joyous, more often tedious, sometimes agonizing, but always rich in meaning. Describing the practical, emotional and moral aspects of caring, Kleinman explores how we must ask uncomfTrade ReviewOne of the most humane doctors and profound thinkers, Arthur Kleinman has insightful, moving, and novel things to say about our capacity to give and get care. Powerful, intimate, poignant, and helpful -- Nicholas A. Christakis, author of BlueprintBeautiful and deeply moving. A truly extraordinary work that will change how we think about our lives and the society we live in -- Michael Puett, author of The PathA personal and professional memoir like no other: how the founder of the field of medical anthropology learned that caring meant listening, and how at the peak of his career, when personal tragedy struck, Kleinman learned the deepest meanings of care -- Ellen Winner, author of How Art WorksAt once a manifesto for decent health care and a brave exposing of an inner life, The Soul of Care gives language for what we all crave - effective, generous health care that nourishes those who give and those who receive until they recognize their oneness -- Rita CharonDeeply affecting. . . A testament to the human capacity to draw sustenance from the memories of love, even as those memories are disappearing in the person loved. It is an important book -- Kay Redfield Jamison, author of An Unquiet MindHeartfelt, beautifully written, incredibly moving, and so instructive . . . This story will stay with me -- Abraham VergheseOne of the most moving books I've ever read. Unforgettable . . . Arthur Kleinman reminds us of what truly matters in work, life, and death -- Howard Gardner, author of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness Reframed
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Little, Brown Book Group Take Care Son
Book Synopsis''Hi Dad . . . can we have a chat about your dementia . . . Can you remember how it started?''When Ron Husband started to forget things - dates, names, appointments . . . daft things, important things - it took a while to realise that this was ''a different form of forgetting''. But it was just the first sign of the illness that gradually took him away from the family he loved.This is the touching, illustrated story of Tony''s father and how dementia slowly took him away from his family. The title is a reference to his last words to his son - on a day when Tony had spent the day in the care home with no sign of recognition. The book is framed as a chat between Tony and his dad, who fades away through the last few pages of the book.''... rather wonderful cartoon strips ... chronicling his father''s dementia with loving charm and wit'' Stephen Fry, TwitterTrade ReviewA heartbreaking picturebook unlike any other... a profoundly poignant account that will strike a chord with so many families touched by this cruellest of illnesses. * Daily Mail *This is a classic which shall surely find a place in every home which is touched by dementia. It should be on offer in every Memory Service and every general practitioner's surgery. * Old Age Psychiatrist *
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Open University Press Education and Training in Dementia Care A
Book SynopsisâœThis book is a must read for those wanting to understand, design and improve our approach to workforce knowledge in dementia care.âPaul Edwards, Director of Clinical Services, Dementia UKâœIts person-centred, theory and practice-based approaches to learning make it an essential book for everyone involved in the delivery, review and commissioning of dementia education."Dr Anna Jack-Waugh, Senior Lecturer in Dementia, Senior Fellow HEA, Alzheimer Scotland Centre for Policy, and Practice, the University of the West of Scotland, UKâœA relevant, innovative, and important book that can underpin better education and training in dementia care.âJesper BÃgmose, Associate Professor, Cand. Cur., Faculty of Health, University College Copenhagen, DenmarkIn the last twenty years the evidence-base for how to provide person-centred care for people with dementia has grown significantly. Despite this until recently there has Table of ContentsAuthor biographiesForewordAcknowledgementsGeneral PrefaceBook PrefaceChapter 1. IntroductionPart 1: Theories and research underpinning dementia education and training and their application in health and social care servicesChapter 2. The design and delivery of formal training and educationChapter 3. Informal ways of learningChapter 4. Learning and development in care homesChapter 5. Learning and development in primary careChapter 6. Learning and development in acute hospitalsChapter 7. Learning and development in community settingsPart 2: Theory and evidence underpinning the implementation of effective education and training for the dementia care workforceChapter 8. The person at the centre of learning Chapter 9. Training implementation and driving practice and culture changeChapter 10. Measuring and evidencing the impact of trainingChapter 11. The future for dementia training and educationGlossaryReferencesIndex
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leere Seven Sisters Of Eldonian Space
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John Murray Press Where Memories Go
Book SynopsisSUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER (2014) AND RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK''A fine book'' The Sunday Times''Powerful'' Guardian''Wonderful'' The Telegraph''Moving, funny, warm'' Mail on Sunday''Brave, compassionate, tender and honest'' Metro''This book began as an attempt to hold on to my witty, storytelling mother with the one thing I had to hand. Words. Then, as the enormity of the social crisis my family was part of began to dawn, I wrote with the thought that other forgotten lives might be nudged into the light along with hers. Dementia is one of the greatest social, medical, economic, scientific, philosophical and moral challenges of our times.'' Sally MagnussonSad and funny, wise and honest, Where Memories Go is a deeply intimate account of insidious losses and unexpected joys in the terrible face of dementia, and a call to arms thaTrade ReviewTouching... There are many moments of heartwarming sentiment. Literary snowdrops grow out of the barren earth... This book is the constant, tenuous but vital reconnection between a child and its mother... A fine book. * AA Gill, The Sunday Times *The whole point of this book is that it starts with love. It opens out into medicine, philosophy, reportage from both sides of the Atlantic, but it only is able to be the profoundly moving book it is because it is infused with love to begin with.Books like this are difficult to get right: just a hint of emotional dishonesty, whether self-pity or even lightly veiled self-praise, and they flounder. There's none of that here, just the opposite: this is a book written with a rare combination of analytical inquiry - Magnusson is clearly appalled by our collective lack of care for those with dementia and determined to do what she can to improve things - and intimate, deeply moving memoir. * Scotsman *Powerful. * Guardian *A wonderful book... Part memoir and part manifesto for how we should treat older people, it had me hooked from the moment I picked it up. It's pitch-perfect in the way it describes what sufferers' families go through... It's had me enthralled. It helps that Magnusson is a journalist and tackles the subject with insight and perspicacity. It should be compulsory reading for every doctor and nurse, because it reminds us that behind every patient with dementia, there are friends and families who are grieving for the person that we will never know. * Max Pemberton, The Telegraph *Moving. * The Times *Sally Magnusson set out to write a book about dementia and in this she has succeeded wonderfully. But Where Memories Go is also - perhaps primarily - a book about love... Although this book is full of interesting facts, with forays into laboratories, hospitals and care homes, tenderness is its most striking quality. It is a description of a terrible disease, but also of redemptive love. * Mail on Sunday *It is impressive that a book that can be so clear-eyed in its reporting can often leave the readers' eyes brimming... A brave, compassionate, tender and honest portrait of a mother and family that also informs a conversation we all need to be having. I daresay this book will prove to be what Mamie felt so frustrated in her declining years at not being: useful. * Metro *A deeply moving, yet ultimately triumphant story of a family coping with the loss of a loved one... Written with extraordinary empathy and tenderness... What stands out most amid the chaos and heartache are not sadness and gloom, but rather the strength of human love and the versatility of the human spirit, as we witness the family bravely coming to terms with their bereavement. A shining example of courage in adversity. * The Lady *Moving, funny, warm account of her mother's demise and a clarion call for change. * Mail on Sunday (You Magazine) *A heartfelt memoir about the love between parents and children. * Good Housekeeping *It is an emotional book, beautifully written, well observed, and important for all of us who at some stage or another be caught up in a similar tragedy... It is hard to read it without weeping -- Magnus Linklater * West Highland Press - Books of the Year 2014 *Sally Magnuson's new book, radiating artistry and integrity, is an inspiring and extraordinarily gripping testament to a mother with dementia and to the enduring grace of love. * WI Life *A heart rending and touching portrait... incredibly moving. * Psychologies *Scottish BBC journalist Magnusson writes movingly and beautifully about her love for her mother, Mamie Magnusson, a journalist who struggled as Alzheimer's robbed her of her memory and her gift with words... Much of her beautifully written memoir is an appeal to readers to treat people with dementia with dignity rather than focus only on treating them with drugs... This memoir should go a long way toward easing any shame that families feel about loved ones with Alzheimer's * Booklist *This is an extraordinarily moving memoir which is, at the same time, a fascinating exploration of a condition that touches virtually every family. This book will help our understanding. * Alexander McCall Smith *I was bowled over by this book. Intensely moving and inspiring, it is as much about living, laughing and family life as it is about loss and death. I read it in one sitting and thought about it again and again. * Joanna Lumley *A brave story of a family's love for their mother, told with affection, steadfastness and humour - and a cool-headed battle-cry to do more and better. * Sarah Brown, global campaigner for Health and Education *Never has the subject of dementia been dealt with so movingly and with such penetrating intelligence. Sally Magnusson writes with the deep love of a daughter, and the calm professionalism of a journalist. The result is a work of genuine significance, that brings understanding and analysis to an affliction that thousands of families must face in the years ahead. A beautiful and important book. * Magnus Linklater, Times columnist, Scottish commentator and former editor of The Scotsman *I was in tears on the very first page. * Kirsty Wark *The story of remarkable women from a remarkable family living through the journey of dementia. At times funny and heartening, and at times desperately sad, it is an inspiration to others who will walk this path. All who work in the field need to read this and reflect on what we can do to improve on the services we currently provide. * Dr June Andrews, director of the Dementia Services Development Centre, Stirling University *A wonderful book. * Dr Frank Gunn-Moore, molecular neurobiologist *A lovely book - so intimate and truthful, painful and joyous. * Liz Lochhead, National Poet for Scotland *This is simply beautiful, honest, piercingly intelligent, page-turning and written from the heart. A stunning piece of writing and experience. * Alistair Moffat, author, broadcaster and book festival director. Rector of the University of St. Andrews *A remarkable and courageous book which will have immense positive benefits for many different people - those who care, those who are entering the long walk into the gloaming, and those who are responsible for making and implementing policy. Mostly dementia does not alight simply on one person: its eddies can encompass a whole family. This book tells one such story in an exquisite, but sometimes painful way. * Lord Sutherland of Houndwood, philosopher, former chair of the Royal Commission on Long-Term Care of Older People and President of Alzheimer Scotland *Beautifully written and honest. * Candis Magazine *A life-changing book... shot through on every page with insights about love, the strength of family life and the enduring human spirit... Where Memories Go is a triumph over the darkness of dementia * Sunday Post *
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Reversing Alzheimers
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Oxford University Press Dementia
Book SynopsisAs more of us live longer, the fear of an old age devastated by brain diseases like dementia is growing. Many people are already facing the challenges posed by these progressive and terminal conditions, whether in person or because they are caring for loved ones. Dementia is now the fifth most common cause of death across the world. It is small wonder that understanding, preventing, and finally curing these illnesses is now a global priority. Recent advances in brain research have given scientists a better chance than ever of finding ways to help patients, carers, and clinicians dealing with dementia. Yet there is still no effective treatment. Why has progress been so slow? And what can we all do to reduce our chances of getting the disease? In this Very Short Introduction Kathleen Taylor offers a guide to the science of dementia and brain ageing. Never forgetting the human costs of brain disorders - movingly illustrated throughout the book - she also discusses their costs to society. Clearly explaining the research, she sets out the main ideas which have driven dementia science, and the new contenders hoping to make a breakthrough. Taylor also looks at risk factors, and how to lower our chances of succumbing to dementia. Assessing current and potential treatments, including both drugs and other approaches, she explains, clearly and gently, what help is available for someone who is diagnosed with dementia, and how to boost the chances of living well with the condition.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of Contents1: The challenge of dementia 2: What causes dementia? 3: Beyond amyloid 4: Risk factors 5: Diagnosis and treatment 6: The future of dementia References Further reading Useful organisations and websites
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Penguin Books Ltd We All Have Our Secrets
Book SynopsisYou know she''s lying...But so are you.---------------------------''Grips with menace and dread, yet touches the heart'' Nicci French ''I couldn''t turn the pages fast enough'' Claire DouglasTwo women are staying in Willowmead House. One of them is running. One of them is hiding. Both of them are lying. Emily made one bad decision, and now her career could be over. Her family home on the Cornish coast is the only place where she feels safe. But when she arrives, there''s a stranger living with her father. Emily doesn''t trust the beautiful young woman, convinced that she''s telling one lie after another. Soon, Emily becomes obsessed with finding out the truth... But should some secrets stay buried forever? DON''T MISS THE CAPTIVATING NEW BOOK FROM SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR JANE CORRY ---------------------------- ''I devoured We All Trade ReviewJane Corry is a master of her genre - consistently brilliant, with characters you care about and plots that knock you sideways. I loved We All Have Our Secrets - it's clever, gripping, nuanced and fantastically well drawn -- Phoebe Morgan, The Wild GirlsWe All Have Our Secrets combines a fiendishly twisty page turner with a story about who we are and what matters. Jane Corry's skill as a storyteller and natural empathy for her characters make this an unputdownable read. One of her best -- Emma Curtis, Invite Me inJane Corry is a master at building tension - by the final few chapters you'll be reading through parted fingers. The twists just keep on coming - until the breath-taking final chapter -- Celia Walden, Payday
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Johns Hopkins University Press Dementia Prevention
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Johns Hopkins University Press Dementia Prevention
Book SynopsisWorried about memory loss and dementia risk? This new book will show you easy-to-follow steps to keep your brain healthy. Emily Clionsky, MD, and Mitchell Clionsky, PhD, are a physician and neuropsychologist couple who have cared for their own parents with dementia, created a test used by doctors to measure cognitive function, and treated more than 25,000 patients with cognitive impairment. In Dementia Prevention, they combine the most current scientific findings about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias with their experience to present a practical guide that empowers you to improve your brain's future. This book skips the fads, the unsupported claims of advertised products, and fringe theories. Instead, the authors guide you through a science-based tour of dementia, including how your brain works and how its function is affected by everything from blood circulation and blood pressure to sugar levels, medications, vision, and hearing. You will learn how your activity level, weighTable of ContentsIntroduction: An Ounce of PreventionSection 1: Nature and Origin of Dementia1. What is Dementia?2. Normal Cognitive AgingSection 2: Dementia Risk Model3. Genetics and Early Life Factors4. Midlife Medical Conditions Impacting Dementia Risk5. Lifestyle Factors of Smoking, Diet and Exercise6. Breathing, Sleeping, Breathing While Sleeping7. Metabolic and Vitamin Deficiencies8. Alcohol, Drugs, and Medications9. Sensory and Emotional Factors That Amplify Dementia Risk10. Putting It All Together in an Interactive Dementia Risk ModelSection 3: Where Do You Stand and What You Can Do About It11. Take the Test: Your Dementia Prevention Checklist12. Everybody Wants to Feel Better, But Nobody Wants to Change13. Use Your Brain to Save Your Brain14. Applying the Change Formula to Your LifeEpilogueBibliographyIndex
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Random House USA Inc Color Your Mind: A Coloring Book for Those with
Book SynopsisFrom bestselling author and Alzheimer's advocate Maria Shriver comes the first coloring book created for brain health and people with Alzheimer's. This interactive coloring book is filled with inspiration and information that was developed in partnership with neurologists, psychologists, caregivers, and, of course, people with Alzheimer's. Each coloring page also features prompts to help people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers create, connect, and reflect. Color Your Mind combines coloring with useful brain health tips about: - Nutrition - Exercise - Social Connection - Sleep - ...and other valuable lessons for a fulfilling, balanced life. The activities, images, and approach in Color Your Mind were developed and refined through visits to nursing homes and memory care facilities. These visits and interactions also informed the selection of cheerful, inspiring coloring images throughout the book.Trade Review"Out of the countless coloring books being sold today, 'Color Your Mind' is truly one of a kind." -- the Today Show, NBC "This coloring book fills an unmet need and it can facilitate meaningful time and interactions between people with Alzheimer's, their family members, and caregivers." -- Dr. Richard Isaacson, Director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic, Cornell Medical College "The thought and work that has gone into it are very obvious. It's so important to find activities that can be engaging for family members and patients. It's very well done and I can see the care, concern and beauty coming through on this project!" -- Robin Ketelle, Cognitive Psychology, Emotion, Developmental Psychology R.N., University of California, SF I am very impressed with the layout of the book. The creative ideas, formats, and the simple yet captivating projects are adequate for the clients you are reaching out to. Color Your Mind allows for individual creativity and it also encourages care-givers and families to become involved. Bonding through coloring, drawing, music, crafting, laughing, as well as, a positive sense of humor provide an unthreatening atmosphere for dementia, or Alzheimer's patients to live, love and flourish." -- Sister Conchessa Johnston, Director at Memory Care Center, University of The Incarnate Word
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Little, Brown Book Group The Alzheimers Prevention Plan
Book SynopsisAlzheimer''s disease and age-related memory loss are on the increase. The burden this condition places on sufferers, their families and health care systems is immense. In this reassuring and practical book, top nutritionist and mental health expert Patrick Holford argues that memory decline and Alzheimer''s disease can be arrested, and the risks of developing such diseases reduced significantly, if you take action early. THE ALZHEIMER''S PREVENTION PLAN is based on research into nutritional medicine from experts around the world, and features the latest scientific findings on how nutrition can help prevent this devastating condition. It features a specially formulated Alzheimer''s prevention diet and a ten-step plan to enhance your memory, which includes a simple test to discover your risk, and reverse it in eight weeks; memory boosting vitamins and minerals; essential fats that help your brain think faster; and simple lifestyle changes and exercises to keep your mind young.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Loving Someone Who Has Dementia
Book SynopsisResearch-based advice for people who care for someone with dementia Nearly half of U.S. citizens over the age of 85 are suffering from some kind of dementia and require care. Loving Someone Who Has Dementia is a new kind of caregiving book.Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xiii Introduction xv 1 The Ambiguous Loss of Dementia: How Absence and Presence Coexist 1 2 The Complications of Both Loss and Grief 21 3 Stress, Coping, and Resiliency 37 4 The Myth of Closure 55 5 The Psychological Family 71 6 Family Rituals, Celebrations, and Gatherings 91 7 Seven Guidelines for the Journey 109 8 Delicious Ambiguity 137 9 The Good-Enough Relationship 155 Conclusion 167 A Note to Caregivers About Working with Health Care Professionals 173 Resources 181 Notes 187 About the Author 215 Index 217
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WW Norton & Co Floating in the Deep End: How Caregivers Can See
Book Synopsis“For the decade of my father’s illness, I felt as if I was floating in the deep end, tossed by waves, carried by currents but not drowning.” In a singular account of battling Alzheimer’s, Patti Davis eloquently weaves personal anecdotes with practical advice tailored specifically for the overlooked caregiver. After losing her father, Ronald Reagan, Davis founded a support group for family members and friends of Alzheimer’s patients; drawing on those years, Davis reveals the surprising struggles and gifts of this cruel disease. From the challenges of navigating disorientation to the moments when guilt and resentments creep in, readers are guided gently through slow-burning grief. Along the way, Davis shares how her own fractured family came together and how her father revealed his true self—always kind, even when he couldn’t recognise his own daughter. The result is an achingly beautiful work on the fragile human condition from a profoundly wise and empathetic writer.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Dementia Activist: Fighting for Our Rights
Book SynopsisWhat's happening to me?'Successful translator and linguist Helga Rohra was understandably good with words - that is, until she found herself getting in a muddle when she spoke. She started to forget the way home, even though she could remember her address. Her confusing symptoms increased and Helga was diagnosed with dementia at age 50 - but she hasn't let herself be labelled with the usual stereotypes.With entertaining vim Helga shows that her life is still as abundant and self-determined as ever, dismantling the negative stereotypes that often surround a dementia diagnosis. She speaks frankly and with humour about her diagnosis and life with young onset Lewy Body Dementia. She explains the changes in her everyday life and the challenges she faces, and shares practical tips that prove it is possible to live well with dementia. Helga also talks about her activism work, which has made hers one of the key voices internationally in dementia advocacy.Trade ReviewHelga writes of the trauma of diagnosis, and seeking support. Yet her fighting spirit meant she became a great advocate for living positively with dementia. This book is a testimony to her amazing resilience, despite her daily battles with this invisible condition. Helga is a true dementia expert! -- Christine Bryden, author of Who Will I Be When I Die?, Dancing with Dementia, and Nothing About Us, Without Us!Speaks truth to power: listen, learn, ACT! -- Professor Peter Mittler, CBE, Human Rights Advisor, Dementia Alliance InternationalTable of ContentsDedication. Introduction. 1. Before the onset. 2. Summer 2008: There's something the matter with me. 3. Summer 2008: First visit to the doctor - "Go for a walk". 4. Why is early onset dementia slow to be recognised? 5. Spring 2009: University hospital - Waiting and hoping. 6. The diagnosis - I feel as if I'm falling. 7. About Lewy Body dementia and how it has been for me. 8. Summer 2009: At rock bottom - and first aid from the Alzheimer's Society. 9. Doing battle with the bureaucrats. 10. Appointment for assessment. 11. Autumn and winter 2009: Helen Merlin - "Speaking for myself". 12. Shame or difficulty in being open about the symptoms. 13. January 2010: "THIS MAKES SENSE!" - I step out of the shadows. 14. March 2010: Thessaloniki - on my own. 15. My everyday life and how I cope with it. 16. March 2010: I am elected to the board of the Munich Alzheimer's Society. 17. Spring 2010: The media. 18. Speaker at a congress on dementia: Why many people I speak to declare that I am well. 19. July 2010: At the golf course. 20. Why it's wrong to compare people with dementia to children. 21. Things that I would like people to do when interacting with people with dementia. 22. Invisible hurdles in everyday life. 23. Conferences - Talks - Events. 24. Visibility and the "Dementia Card". 25. Mulling over my favourite topics. Acknowledgements. Afterword.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Dementia - Support for Family and Friends, Second
Book SynopsisA comprehensive and practical guide to dementia, this book is essential reading for anyone who has a friend or relative with the condition. This updated edition reflects new guidance on approaches to supporting people with dementia, focussing especially on the UK, and includes quotes from people with dementia as well as from family carers.The book explores each stage of the journey people with dementia face and explains how it affects the person, as well as those around them both at home and in residential settings. It shows how best to offer support and where to get professional and informal assistance. Focussing on the progressive nature of dementia and the issues that can arise as a result, it gives practical advice that can help to ensure the best possible quality of life both for the person with dementia and the people around them.Trade ReviewI am delighted the authors have updated what was already a well respected book and made it totally relevant to today. Whilst there are many books by professionals working alongside those of us with dementia few are as comprehensive and sensitive in both their content and tone. The authors really "get inside" the complexities of dementia by informing and offering practical guidance which if taken and applied can help people affected by dementia live as well as possible with this immensely challenging condition. I am delighted that the authors devote much attention to the need for support for both the diagnosed person and those closest to us because I know that dementia can be a lonely and foggy experience, this book shows this need not be the case, as reading it will help steer us from the mists of frustration to the sunshine of hope. This book is an essential read and guiding companion for all who care for those who have dementia, be they family or professional carer and should be on all suggested book lists for students considering working with those of us with dementia. Consequently I fully recommend it. -- Keith Oliver, Alzheimer's Society Ambassador, Kent & Medway Dementia Envoy, authorThis second edition builds upon the strengths of its first - if that is possible! It is refreshing to see a text advising family and friends of dementia that has personal references of what mattered most to the people affected by dementia. There are many 'experts' in the field of dementia care and this book combines the sage voices of many of them, including people with dementia and their carers'. I like the structure and how this allows the reader to dip in and out, taking in byte sized pieces of information and guidance as their circumstance and need dictates. This avoids the reader in becoming over-whelmed. Particularly welcome in this edition is that the authors set dementia in the context of a rights based approach which is proving to be a very powerful stance in gaining professional support. -- Dr Karen Harrison Dening, Head of Research & Publications, Dementia UKTable of ContentsIntroduction; PART I - Living with Dementia; 1. Becoming Familiar with Dementia; 2. Being a Family Member or Friend of a Person with Dementia; 3. Someone Close to me may have Dementia - Assessment, Diagnosis and Types of Dementia; 4. Sources of Support for People with Dementia, Families and Friends; PART II - Understanding dementia as it progresses; 5. The Early Years of Dementia; 6. Managing Change as Dementia Progresses; 7. Social & Leisure Activities as Dementia Progresses; 8. The Challenges of Dementia; 9. Considering Residential Care for People with Dementia; 10. When Dementia has become Advanced; 11. The End of Life; Conclusion - Suffering from Dementia or Living with Dementia?; Resources
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Dementia-Friendly Communities: Why We Need Them
Book SynopsisCreating dementia-friendly communities can give people with dementia the chance to continue meaningful lives with reciprocal personal relationships. Underpinning successful dementia-friendly communities is an awareness of people with dementia as active citizens and the importance of supporting engagement in community life. This book offers an overview of the dementia-friendly communities movement, showing the many benefits of this approach. It describes community initiatives from across the globe, such as Dementia Friends, memory cafes, and creative engagement with the arts through organizations like TimeSlips. This compassionate book tells another story about dementia, away from negative stereotypes. This alternative approach claims people can retain a sense of dignity, hold onto hope, sustain meaningful relationships, and live with a sense of purpose with support from their communities.Trade ReviewWith her deep empathy, humor and vast knowledge, Susan McFadden and the people living with dementia whose words she spotlights, explore the real losses of dementia while showing that grit, spirit and personhood endure - and why our communities can make all the difference. -- Beth Soltzberg, MSW, MBA Founder/Director, Alzheimer’s/Related Disorders Family Support Program Jewish Family & Children's ServiceTable of ContentsPrefacePart 1: Telling a New Story1. The Current Situation2. A Brief Introduction to Dementia3. From Senility and Stigma to CitizenshipPart 2: Hearing Their Voices4. People Living with Dementia Tell a New Story5. Dementia Advocacy and ActivismPart 3: Friendship and Community Inclusion6. Accompanying Friends Through the Journey of Dementia7. Reimagining Community8. Creating Dementia-Friendly and Inclusive CommunitiesPart 4: Creativity and the Human Spirit9. Arts and Artists in Dementia-Friendly and Inclusive Communities10. Spiritual ConnectionsPart 5: Embracing the New Story11. Sustaining Dignity, Hope, and Meaning in the Time of Dementia
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Creative Dementia
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Person-Centred Dementia Care, Second Edition:
Book SynopsisWhat is person-centred dementia care, and how can it be used to improve care for people from diagnosis to end of life? How can we improve services in people's own homes, in care homes, in supported housing and in hospitals? This substantially updated second edition considers recent developments in person-centred care, presenting refreshed guidelines for practice.Dawn Brooker and Isabelle Latham explain the evolution of the key principles of person-centred care that comprise the VIPS model. They describe how it has been applied in diverse service settings, and show how to put the model into practice. A new chapter dedicated to culture of care will help service managers to get to grips with this slippery concept, and includes important information on how to guard against neglectful practice. Case studies from the CHOICE programme, a research project on culture of care, demonstrate the key factors that are important for people living with advanced dementia and complex needs to live well.Trade ReviewDawn Brooker and Isabelle Latham truly "get it" and see the world through our eyes. They reach new horizons, powerfully enriching person-centred care so that we are known, understood, enabled and our humanity nurtured. Read, reflect and apply this work, to change "the way we do things here". A great text and a must-read for all care workers and managers! -- Christine Bryden, dementia advocateA welcome new edition of a favourite text, it's both a manifesto for excellence in dementia care and a practical guide to providing and assessing person-centred care. Lots of case examples and the wisdom of the authors shows us exactly what good dementia care looks like. -- Tom Dening, Professor of Dementia Research, Institute of Mental Health, University of NottinghamTable of ContentsPart 1: Unpacking Person-Centred Care. 1. What is Person-Centred Care? 2. Organisational Culture. 3. Valuing People. 4. Individual Lives. 5. Personal Perspectives. 6. Supportive Social Psychology. 7. Care in Context. Part 2: The VIPS Framework. The VIPS Framework: Person-Centred Care for People Living with Dementia. References. Index.
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RCPsych/Cambridge University Press A Clinician's Brief Guide to Dementia and the Law
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Blue Fox Publishing Fishing Memories
Book SynopsisLethe is stuck on a desert island, with no recollection of how he got there. His only hope of salvation is to fish memories that float in the sea and, with them, regain his identity and try to escape. An allegory of those who suffer their last days with Alzheimer’s disease.Trade ReviewThis is a journey on what it is to be human, what it means to have lived a life, and what it means to watch both slip away. This is the type of art that connects us not with a hammer or a catchphrase, but with a soft-spoken word and an open heart. This is a journey that you owe to yourself to take, to live here for but a scant number of pages while the team’s work plucks at you. Everyone will take this path differently, but it is one guided by masters. They feel this deeply and have conveyed that depth to the page for us to plumb with them. -- Erik Cheski * Fanbase Press *"The creative team band together to guide us through a story about one man's struggle with Alzheimers in a world that's both familiar & unfamiliar in his own mind - heartbreakingly beautiful." -- Gary Watson * Comics Anonymous *"This is a book that reminds us of an important part of our humanity." -- Daredevils and Warriors * Daredevils and Warriors *"...absolutely gripping...a beautiful and fascinating journey." -- James Ferguson * Comicon *
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Fairlight Books Only About Love
Book SynopsisThere's no such thing as a perfect family. A perfect life. A perfect man. Frank is proof of this. He's everyman and yet as unique as a fingerprint. With a wonderful wife and children who are the loves of his lives, he couldn't ask for anything more. But time and time again he keeps risking it all. In snapshots through time, 'Only About Love' takes a sweeping loop around Frank's life as he navigates courtship, marriage, fatherhood and illness. Told through the perspective of Frank and his family, this story is one of intense honesty about the things we do to those closest to us.Trade Review'Only About Love explores some of the most important questions about love, loyalty and ageing that we ever have to face' —Michael Loveday, author of 'Three Men on the Edge'; 'Debbi Voisey's writing is breathless, red-raw and brutally honest' —Tracy Fells, 2017 Regional Winner (Canada & Europe) Commonwealth Short Story Prize; 'Gut wrenching, heart-warming, playful with time, language, and memory' —Lisa Blower, author of 'Pondweed'; 'A touching book about what it means to be human' —Sophie van Llewyn, author of 'Bottled Goods', longlisted for The Women's Prize for Fiction 2019
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Atlantic Books Remember: The Science of Memory and the Art of
Book Synopsis*A New York Times bestseller*'Using her expertise as a neuroscientist and her gifts as a storyteller, Lisa Genova explains the nuances of human memory' - Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor of Psychology, Harvard University, and bestselling author of How The Mind Works'No one writes more brilliantly about the connections between the brain, the mind, and the heart. Remember is a beautiful, fascinating, and important book about the mysteries of human memory - what it is, how it works, and what happens when it is stolen from us. A scientific and literary treat that you will not soon forget.' - Daniel Gilbert (New York Times bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness)Have you ever felt a crushing wave of panic when you can't for the life of you remember the name of that actor in the movie you saw last week, or you walk into a room only to forget why you went there in the first place? If you're over forty, you're probably not laughing. You might even be worried that these lapses in memory could be an early sign of Alzheimer's or dementia. In reality, for the vast majority of us, these examples of forgetting are completely normal. Why? Because while memory is amazing, it is far from perfect. Our brains aren't designed to remember every name we hear, plan we make or day we experience. Just because your memory sometimes fails doesn't mean it's broken or succumbing to disease. Forgetting is actually part of being human.In Remember, neuroscientist and acclaimed novelist Lisa Genova delves into how memories are made and how we retrieve them. In explaining whether forgotten memories are temporarily inaccessible or erased forever and why some memories are built to exist for only a few seconds while others can last a lifetime, we're shown the clear distinction between normal forgetting (where you parked your car) and forgetting due to Alzheimer's (that you own a car). Remember shows us how to create a better relationship with our memory - so we no longer have to fear it any more, which can be life-changing.Trade ReviewUsing her expertise as a neuroscientist and her gifts as a storyteller, Genova explains the nuances of human memory. As with her previous books, this is an engaging and edifying read. -- Steven Pinker (author of HOW THE MIND WORKS)No one writes more brilliantly about the connections between the brain, the mind, and the heart. Remember is a beautiful, fascinating, and important book about the mysteries of human memory-what it is, how it works, and what happens when it is stolen from us. A scientific and literary treat that you will not soon forget. -- Daniel Gilbert (New York Times bestselling author of STUMBLING ON HAPPINESS)In Remember, Lisa Genova provides easy-to-follow, no nonsense advice on how to maximize one of the greatest outputs of your brain-memory. But, more important, she also lets us know that while memory is a tremendous gift, the real you is much more than just what you can remember! -- Rudolph E. Tanzi (co-author of THE HEALING SELF)Genova's plentiful anecdotes from her personal and professional lives make it easy for readers to relate, and her obvious expertise in memory and the brain results in a book that is more insightful than many others on the subject. Sharp writing and accessible storytelling make for a compelling read. * Kirkus *Brain science is deciphering the mysteries of memory, and no one is better positioned to tell the electrifying story than Dr. Genova, with her scientist's eye and poet's ear. A book you won't forget. -- David Eagleman, neuroscientist, Stanford University, New York Times bestselling authorThis user-friendly account is very informative and should encourage and comfort concerned readers. * Booklist *A solid primer on the way memory works and fails to work....Genova blends popular science and self-help, providing lay reader-friendly descriptions of the function of memory and sharing tips for better memory in a helpful appendix. . . . This accessible survey is an easy entry point for anyone wondering how and why they keep forgetting where they left their car keys. * Publishers Weekly *Table of Contentsi: Introduction ii: Part I: How We Remember 1: Making Memories 101 2: Pay Attention 3: In the Moment 4: Muscle Memory 5: Your Brain's Wikipedia 6: What Happened iii: Part II: Why We Forget 7: Your Memories (For What Happened) Are Wrong 8: Tip of the Tongue 9: Don't Forget to Remember 10: This Too Shall Pass 11: Fuggedaboutit 12: Normal Aging 13: Alzheimer's iv: Part III: Improve or Impair 14: Put It in Context 15: Stressed Out 16: Go to Sleep 17: Alzheimer's Prevention 18: The Memory Paradox v: Appendix: What to Do About It All vi: Suggested Reading vii: Acknowledgments
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Chelsea Green Publishing Co The Alzheimer's Antidote: Using a Low-Carb,
Book Synopsis"If you or someone you know suffers from Alzheimer’s, I highly recommend this book."—Robb Wolf, New York Times bestselling author "An important and informative text . . . an excellent book."—Dr. David Perlmutter, New York Times bestselling author A revolutionary multi-pronged nutrition and lifestyle intervention to combat Alzheimer’s disease at its roots from Certified Nutrition Specialist Amy Berger Amy Berger’s research shows that Alzheimer’s results from a fuel shortage in the brain: As neurons become unable to harness energy from glucose, they atrophy and die, leading to classic symptoms like memory loss and behavioral changes. This is a revolutionary approach—one that has been discussed in the scientific literature for years but has only recently been given credence in clinical settings, thanks to extremely promising studies wherein Alzheimer’s patients have experienced complete reversals of the condition. Medical and scientific journals are full of research showing alternate ways to fuel the starving brain, but no one has been bringing this essential information to the people who need it most—until now. In a culture obsessed with miracle medications, the pharmaceutical route for tackling Alzheimer’s has been a massive failure. Pills and potions don’t address underlying causes, and regarding Alzheimer’s, they typically fail to improve even the symptoms. As a metabolic problem, the only effective way to treat Alzheimer’s may be a multifaceted approach that fundamentally reprograms energy generation in the brain. The good news is, the secret is as simple as switching to a low-carb, high-fat diet. The Alzheimer’s Antidote shows us that cognitive decline is not inevitable, but if it does occur, we don’t have to sit idly by and wait helplessly while it progresses and worsens. Amy Berger empowers loved ones and caregivers of Alzheimer’s sufferers, and offers hope and light against this otherwise unnavigable labyrinth of darkness.Trade Review“Magnificent. . . . The Alzheimer’s Antidote harvests our most highly regarded, scientific research to create an empowering, user-friendly game plan that rewrites our health destiny. . . . This is a program for everyone, whether already diagnosed, at high risk, or even if there is no family history of this disease.”--David Perlmutter, MD, author of Grain Brain, #1 New York Times Bestseller (from the Foreword)"There are few things people fear more than cancer, with the possible exception of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. Not only does AD ultimately cut lives short, it effectively steals who the person 'is' long before they die. Traditional treatment methods have been lackluster at best, but there is hope. The Alzheimer's Antidote is a scientifically sound method of nutrition and lifestyle which combats AD at a molecular level. If you or someone you know suffers from AD, I highly recommend this book."--Robb Wolf, New York Times bestselling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired to Eat“Amy Berger brings a fresh, new perspective to the rising problem of Alzheimer’s disease. She proposes a natural treatment that has, in my opinion, a far greater chance of clinical success than standard medications. The Alzheimer’s Antidote is a terrific book.”--Jason Fung, MD, author of The Obesity Code“Amy Berger elegantly explains how Alzheimer’s, a devastating disease that has touched virtually every American family (or soon will), is much more than just a normal manifestation of growing old, and its management must include much more than just cholinesterase inhibiting drugs. She delves deep into Alzheimer’s as a complex metabolic disease, one that can be greatly reduced, and likely avoided completely, with the right combination of lifestyle modifications within our control. Berger offers comprehensive treatment approaches that go way beyond what most patients are told by their physicians. This book is long overdue and a must-read for health care providers and laypeople alike.”--David M. Brady, ND, CCN, DACBN, author of the Amazon bestseller The Fibro Fix; vice president for health sciences and director of the Nutrition Institute, University of Bridgeport“A growing body of research suggests brain insulin resistance is strongly linked to Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In The Alzheimer’s Antidote, Amy Berger provides a clear understanding of the pathology of AD and explains how a low-carb, high-fat lifestyle can improve cognitive function and increase quality of life by providing an alternate fuel source for the Alzheimer’s brain to use: ketone bodies. This exceptionally well-written, well-researched book is a must-read for family members and caregivers of people with AD.”--Franziska Spritzler, RD, CDE
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Dorling Kindersley Ltd The Memory Activity Book
Book SynopsisSlow and delay the symptoms of Alzheimer''s disease and other forms of dementia, from memory loss to disorientation, with this practical activity book.Using step-by-step ideas designed to stimulate and entertain, dementia care specialist Helen Lambert explains how engaging in a variety of simple activities can benefit different parts of the brain and help to keep your mind fitter for longer.What''s more, everyone can join in: each activity contains hints and tips that not only show you how to do it, but also include ways to adapt the various physical exercises, games, and craft projects for different abilities, or to include family and friends. Dive straight in to discover:-Over 50 activities to choose from accordingly relating to mood, ability and energy level-Panels include a range of advice and highlight the reactions activities may trigger and how to deal with them -Includes general guidance on the nature of memory loss and dementiaTrade ReviewI'm impressed by this eminently practical book * The Bookseller *The book is bright, positive, fun and easy to follow * Sixtyplussurfers *What a fantastic book! * Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2 *
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Inner Traditions Bear and Company Alzheimer's, Aromatherapy, and the Sense of
Book Synopsis• Cites multiple clinical studies to show how Alzheimer’s is critically bound with the sense of smell and how the loss of this sense is often the first symptom of onset • Details how to use essential oils to stimulate memory, prevent cognitive loss, and counter the isolation, withdrawal, and depression of Alzheimer’s patients • Reveals the striking results seen in several French hospitals and senior living homes where aromatherapy has been used as a therapy for Alzheimer’s While there is still no known cure for Alzheimer’s, new research and trials from France reveal that it is possible to slow its progression, ameliorate some of its effects, and improve the quality of life for those suffering from this degenerative condition, using the sense of smell. Citing years of clinical evidence, Jean-Pierre Willem, M.D., shows how Alzheimer’s is critically bound with the sense of smell. He explains how the olfactory system is connected to the limbic area of the brain, which holds the keys to memory and emotion and is the area of the brain most severely afflicted by Alzheimer’s. He reveals how one of the very first signs of Alzheimer’s is typically the loss of the sense of smell. Sharing the striking results seen in French hospitals and senior living homes where aromatherapy has been used as a therapy for Alzheimer’s for more than 10 years, Dr. Willem details how to use essential oils to stimulate memory, prevent cognitive loss, and counter the isolation, withdrawal, and depression these patients are likely to feel. He explains how essential oils make a direct connection with the cerebral structures involved in emotion and memory and make it possible for the patient to bring deeply buried memories back to the thinking surface. This allows the patient to recover a portion of their identity, which can become the foundation for additional healing, including regaining the ability to communicate and reducing behavioral issues. Tracing the evolutionary links between smell and taste, he also explores the effects of diet and nutrition on Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, explaining the benefits of raw foods, what foods to avoid, and what supplements can help. Offering a hands-on and medication-free way to help those suffering from Alzheimer’s, this guide provides a way for Alzheimer’s patients and their families to recover the joy of living again.Trade Review“Alzheimer’s, Aromatherapy, and the Sense of Smell thoroughly decodes and describes Alzheimer’s disease, its complexities, potential causes, consequences, and considerations. Relating to current research and personal and professional experience, Jean-Pierre Willem presents a clear, easy-to-assimilate holistic overview of this debilitating condition in a way that is honest, enlightening, and especially hopeful, revealing both supportive and preventive strategies to proactively engage. As well as exploring the associated cognitive and emotional virtues of familiar essential oils, such as rosemary, lavender, and frankincense, Jean-Pierre also introduces less commonly known exotic oils that are native to Madagascar-- such as butterfly ginger, grains of paradise, and herbe des rois (herb of kings)--to provide an invaluable repertoire of useful essential oils and synergistic blends. This timely book is a valuable resource, not only for those affected by Alzheimer’s disease but also for anyone interested in maintaining their cognitive alertness, function, and well-being.” * Heather Dawn Godfrey P.G.C.E., B.Sc. author of Healing with Essential Oils *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION Understanding Alzheimer’s 1 Alzheimer’s Disease Decoded Evolution of the Human Olfactory System 2 Cerebral Lesions and Their ConsequencesA Look inside the Anomalies of the Alzheimer’s Brain3 How to Establish the DiagnosisA Multidisciplinary Approach4 Laboratory AnalysisBiochemical Factors for Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment 5 The Brain and Its Neurons A Primer6 A Stroll Down Memory Lane The Systems and Stages of Memory7 Development of the DiseaseThe Stages and Progression of Alzheimer’s 8 The Multiple Causes of Alzheimer’s DiseaseMedications, Mitochondria, and More9 Additional Risk Factors and ConsiderationsKnowledge Is Power 10 The Body’s Five Protective Barriers And What Happens When They Rupture 11 Neuroplasticity Caring for the Brain 12 Alzheimer’s Disease and the Sense of Smell A Closer Look at Our Primary Sense 13 Finding Help from Essential Oils The Benefits and Practice of Olfactory Therapy 14 The Cooking of FoodProblems and Solutions 15 Return to the Raw Establishing an Olfactory-Friendly Diet 16 PreventionTips for Maintaining a Healthy Mental State17 We Are What We Eat Brain Food Supplements 18 Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease A Guide for Families and Caregivers CONCLUSION Writing a New Page of Medical HistoryAPPENDIX 1 Diseases Akin to Alzheimer’s APPENDIX 2 The Nose Knows Learning from Man’s Best Friend BibliographyIndex
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Oxford University Press Inc Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Book SynopsisApproximately one in ten adults over the age of 65 has greater memory or thinking problems than expected for their age. This is called mild cognitive impairment, or MCI. The previous edition was the first book exclusively geared towards people with MCI, their families, and the healthcare professionals who help them. Written by three clinicians and scientists who have years of experience working with people with MCI, this new edition provides up-to-date and reliable information based on the science of MCI. In short, digestible, MCI-friendly chapters, the authors explain how MCI is diagnosed and treated, and they provide information on how to improve cognitive health through healthy eating, exercise, and social and cognitive engagement. The book also provides practical and effective memory strategies, using patient stories to illustrate the real-life issues facing people living with MCI. The book includes Questions to Ask Your Doctor, recommended readings, links to relevant Web pages, an
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Pitch Publishing Ltd The Beautiful Game and the Ugly Truth: Football's
Book SynopsisThe Beautiful Game and The Ugly Truth: Football's Tragic Link to Dementia is an emotive examination of the world's most popular sport and its ties to a devastating disease. In 2002, a coroner ruled Jeff Astle's death at the age of 59 was the result of heading footballs. His daughter, Dawn, says football does not believe it can be a killer - but that her father's death certificate proves it can be. Evidence of its impact continues to pile up, 20 years after Jeff's passing. In 2019, Dr Willie Stewart's groundbreaking FIELD study found former footballers are three-and-a-half times more likely than the general population to die of a neurodegenerative disease. In 2020, Sir Bobby Charlton became the fifth member of England's 1966 World Cup-winning side to be diagnosed with dementia. Countless families have seen loved ones slip away from them. Modern professional players are fearing for their futures, too, as experts explain why it is wrong to lay the blame on those old heavy leather footballs.
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Penguin Books Ltd How to Prevent Dementia
Book SynopsisThe comprehensive guide to preventing Alzheimer''s and other thinking disorders, from the leading authority and bestselling author of The Complete Guide to Memory, Dr Richard Restak.According to the WHO, Alzheimer's ranks as the seventh leading cause of death globally. By 2050, or earlier in the absence of a breakthrough, the number of people aged 65 and older with Alzheimer's is projected to reach 12.7 million people.But the more you know about dementia, the more tools you'll have to prevent or delay its onset and the more thoughtfully you'll be able to understand and interact with loved ones living with the condition.In How to Prevent Dementia, top neurologist Dr Richard Restak arms us with practical advice for how to reduce the risk factors - from better sleep, diet, regular exercise and physical activity to the importance of maintaining social networks and intellectual stimulation, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of new mTrade Review[A] comprehensive compendium of everything we know about memory and how we might improve it * New Scientist *Our memory defines both who we are and who we think we are. Memory makes us human and explains why one of our greatest fears is the cruel loss of memory associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. In this wonderfully lucid and erudite book Richard Restak explains the varied nature of memory, how we can enhance our memory, why memory fails, and the action of aids, that may or may not, enhance our memory. I recommend this book as an essential read for anybody interested in knowing what it is to be human * Russell Foster, Professor of Circadian Neuroscience, University of Oxford and bestselling author of Life Time *Thought provoking .... Tips its hat at some very big ideas * The Times *Drawing on relevant scientific findings, as well as practical wisdom dating back to ancient times, Richard Restak has written a fine and comprehensive book about human memory. Whether you are a cognitive scientist, an interested student, a worried elder, or simply a curious reader, you are likely to marvel at and possibly enhance your mnemonic skills * Howard Gardner, Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard University *
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SPCK Publishing Dementia from the Inside
Book SynopsisDr Jennifer Bute is a Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners. In 2009 she was diagnosed with early-onset dementia. What has she learned?
£10.44
Baker Publishing Group The Aging Brain
Book SynopsisIn this easy to use, research-driven guide, a Christian psychiatrist takes an in-depth look at the aging process, showing how we can keep our brains young and prevent dementia, allowing us to maintain vitality, a sharp mind, and independence as we age.
£11.69
