Alzheimer’s, dementia and Parkinson’s disease Books

Book SynopsisThis book presents a summary of Alzheimers disease-related ischemic protein changes and gene expression as risk factors for the late-onset of sporadic Alzheimers disease, and their role in Alzheimers disease ischemic etiology. Ischemic brain changes were noted in the staining of different parts of an amyloid protein precursor, presenilin 1 and 2, tau protein, alfa-synuclein, and apolipoproteins A1, E and J. Current advances in understanding the ischemic etiology of Alzheimers disease has revealed dysregulation of Alzheimers disease-associated genes including presenilin 1 and 2, ß-secretase, amyloid protein precursor, apoptosis, autophagy, mitophagy, and tau proteins. This book presents the relationship between these genes, dysregulated by cerebral ischemia, and the cellular and tissue neuropathology characteristic of Alzheimers disease. This book draws attention to the latest research confirming the theory that Alzheimers disease-related proteins and genes play an important role in ischemic brain damage, and ischemia is an essential and leading supplier for the onset and progression of sporadic Alzheimers disease. The above data comes from the latest research from leading and renowned scientists around the world, who present important information on the understanding of the ischemic etiology of Alzheimers disease. In the future, it is likely that the manipulation of ischemia and ischemia-activated Alzheimers disease-associated genes and their proteins will give new hope for the development of causal therapies urgently needed to prevent or treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers disease. An innovative/modern approach to the etiology of Alzheimers disease in the chapter XII Ischemic etiology of Alzheimers disease will give the reader a glimpse of what is on the horizon.

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Book SynopsisWhen Dr. David Kirkpatrick's wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2007, their lives -- and marriage -- changed forever. In this clear and honest guide for those loving a partner with dementia. Dr. Kirkpatrick shares his double perspective as both a loving and grief-stricken husband coping with a profound change in his marriage, and as a geriatric psychiatrist pushing to learn and do as much as he can for his wife. Dr. Kirkpatrick tackles the tough questions about caretaking, grief, loss, love and sex for those whose partners have the disease. Whether your partner has been recently diagnosed or has been living with the disease for many years, Neither Married Nor Single will provide you with effective strategies and coping mechanisms for living and loving in an Alzheimer's marriage. .

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Book SynopsisDr Ruth, a trusted name in relationship therapy, presents effective coping strategies for both the practical problems and emotional stresses of Alzheimer''s care. More than 15 million Americans are responsible for the care of a loved one with Alzheimer''s disease, a situation that can quickly lead to feeling overwhelmed while trying to balance between the full-time needs of a dependent adult and the caregiver''s own physical and mental health. The tactics and resources presented in this book build confidence in the caregiver and provide health-guided advice on how to avoid burnout, seek support from family and friends, resolve family disputes, maintain a loving relationship with a spouse or parent with Alzheimer''s, manage behavior, and make the home a safe environment. Keeping the best interests of everyone involved in mind, the guide also details how to coordinate effectively with doctors, facilities, and other care providers.

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Book SynopsisDementia is a brain disorder that seriously affects a person''s ability to carry out daily activities. The most common form of dementia among older people is Alzheimer''s Disease (AD), which involves the parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language. Age is the most important known risk factor for AD. The course the disease takes and the speed at which changes occur vary from person to person. On average, AD patients live from 8 to 10 years after they are diagnosed, though the disease can last for as many as 20 years. This book presents research in the study of Alzheimer''s Disease, including diagnosis, testing and treatment of this condition.

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Book SynopsisAlzheimer''s disease is an illness of the brain. It causes large numbers of nerve cells in the brain to die. This affects a person''s ability to remember things and think clearly. People with AD become forgetful and easily confused. They may have a hard time concentrating and behave in odd ways. These problems get worse as the illness gets worse, making it more difficult for caregivers. Caring for a person with Alzheimer''s disease is a challenge that calls upon the patience, creativity, knowledge, and skills of each caregiver. This book is for those who provide in-home care for people with Alzheimer''s disease or related disorders. The goal is to improve home safety by identifying potential problems in the home and offering possible solutions to help prevent accidents.

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Book SynopsisThis book presents current research in the study of non-pharmacological treatment proposed in dementia care. Topics discussed include cognitive stimulation and rehabilitation, oral and reading comprehension, new technologies, educational intervention for caregivers, and contributions of pharmacological therapies.

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Book Synopsis“As soon as she was gone from this earth, I felt an overwhelming need for more of her. I had to find her again. But how do you find someone after they’re gone for good?” After her mother succumbed to a rare form of dementia, Myrl Coulter turned the eulogy she had written for the funeral into a series of meditations on absence. The result is fifteen personal narrative essays that move through the vacations, holidays, special occasions, and ordinary days each year brings. Coulter reaches for the mother who is gone, yet ever-present, no matter where she is or what she is doing. In every captivating detail of Coulter’s world, A Year of Days offers readers an intimate odyssey of experience and catharsis.Trade Review"The book spans a single calendar year, but Coulter says what it’s really about is the process of living through the same dates and events, time and time again, even as our experiences of them change dramatically as we age." [Full article at http://bit.ly/1E0p6TF] -- Michael Hingston * Edmonton Journal *On the Edmonton Journal's Bestsellers list (Edmonton Nonfiction) for the week of May 8, 2015 * Edmonton Journal *#3 on the Edmonton Journal's Bestsellers list (Edmonton Nonfiction) for the week of May 22, 2015 * Edmonton Journal *"A Year of Days is light without ever treading Hallmark grounds, funny while still acknowledging the gravitas of death and full of the remembered warmth or loss of not only the 'special' days, but also the days that lie around them by the hundreds: days at the lake, Mexican holidays and days in which we simply move and live. 'Keep moving,' Coulter writes. 'Movement is life.'" -- Kimmy Beach * Alberta Views *Table of ContentsGut Feelings Twenty-Eight Magnificent Mexican Sunsets Those Pesky Natal Days Death by Dementia Perforated Hearts Giant Bunnies Don’t Deliver Chocolate Eggs Gym Interrupted, Again The Parent Days May Long is Tee Time Lakes I Have Known Cornucopia Soup Survival Gear Wearing Black Music on the Hill Current Crossings Epilogue Author’s Note Acknowledgements

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Book SynopsisAgnes Juhasz, writing with great humanity and understanding, draws on many years of working with people with dementia to show how she has learned to communicate and work collaboratively with sufferers and find the essence of the person hiding behind the symptoms of the disease. Based around real-life stories she shows what she has found works and does not work, and candidly reveals her own emotions of frustration, irritation and - sometimes - amusement, and how she has learnt to cope with these. Her honesty in describing the highs and lows of being a carer is an inspiration to all those struggling to find the positive side of an illness we have all come to fear.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Tight-rope walking on my nerves; It is not going to work this way; Personal insults; Who has been fired from the factory; Small victories; Terrifying numbers; Survival techniques; Care home versus in-home care; The 'most not do' list; There is always someone behind dementia; All my respects to the cactuses; The secret language; 'I've got bloody dementia!'; Stigmas, myths, facts; Shattered minds; Self-assessment; Finale

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Book SynopsisHow are individual and social ideas of late-onset dementia shaped and negotiated in film, literature, the arts, and the media? And how can the symbolic forms provided by popular culture be adopted and transformed by those affected in order to express their own perspectives? This international and interdisciplinary volume summarizes central current research trends and opens new theoretical and empirical perspectives on dementia in popular culture. It includes contributions by internationally renowned scholars from the humanities, social and cultural gerontology, age(ing) studies, cultural studies, philosophy, and bioethics. Contributions by Lucy Burke, Marlene Goldman, Annette Leibing and others.Trade Review"The volume provides pieces of exciting new research on the topic, and will probably spark much follow-up. It looks back into the history of media coverage concerning dementia, it gives an insight into what is happening at the moment, and it raises many reasoned questions for the future. Besides, it not only has a normative aspect to it, but strongly advocates for the rights of people with dementia. This makes it a very useful and productive groundwork for scholars and activists alike." Susanne K. Christ, KULT_online, 46 (2016)

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Book Synopsis“A powerful portrait of Alzheimer’s…marked by strong emotions and often bleak honesty.” —The Washington Post“The vulnerability, courage, and honesty in Before I Forget are heart-opening. Fear can be paralyzing…yet B. and Dan beautifully demonstrate that there is a different way to approach this stealthy invader. Alzheimer’s needs to come out of the shadows, and this book is an important step.” —Maria ShriverRestaurateur, magazine publisher, celebrity chef, and nationally known lifestyle maven, B. Smith is struggling at 66 with a tag she never expected to add to that string: Alzheimer's patient. She’s not alone. Every 67 seconds someone newly develops it, and millions of lives are affected by its aftershocks.  B. and her husband, Dan, working with Vanity Fair contributing editor Michael Shnayerson, unstintingly share their unfolding story. Crafted in short chapters that interweave their narrative with practical and helpful advice, readers learn about dealing with Alzheimer's day-to-day challenges: the family realities and tensions, ways of coping, coming research that may tip the scale, as well as lessons learned along the way.  At its heart, Before I Forget is a love story: illuminating a love of family, life, and hope.

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Book SynopsisMoving, highly topical memoir. The story of a family hit by a double dose of dementia. Mum gets Alzheimer's, Dad vascular dementia. Focus is on relationships: what happens to them as a couple, as parents. And on the family's emotional journey. Depicts dementia as a phase of life lived by both sufferers and carers. Laughter as well as tears.Trade Review'A wonderful book, beautifully written and a brilliant insight into so many facets of human life and how to cope with things. I have learnt so much about dementia.' Sian Livsey 'Written with great compassion and insight' Monique Turpin 'Chris describes herself as an 'amateur carer', yet in her book she covers every aspect of all that dementia can throw up. After she's told her story she outlines 'Ten life lessons from living with dementia', an exemplary text and guide and essential reading for all the professions involved. I highly recommend this book.' Sue Heiser, Journal of Dementia Care. 'The account is deeply insightful and always honest, sometimes criticising the insensitivity of doctors and others but also giving praise where it is due. The book will be helpful to anyone caring for a relative with dementia and also to all clinical and care staff who comes into contact with people with dementia, especially those in hospital and general practice.' John Wattis, Journal of Mental Health Nursing.

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