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Book SynopsisHave you ever spent 10 minutes looking for your reading glasses, and they were on the top of your head? Or, have you walked into a room and forgotten why you went there? Most people, even younger ones, have had these experiences but when should such instances be something of concern? What are the normal signs of aging? Is there anything you can do to maintain your brain health as you age? Brain Health as Your Ageprovides useful, achievable actions you can take to reduce your risk of brain function decline, accurate information about identifying problems, and real solutions. The authors offer useful anecdotes and scientifically validated information -- important tools in separating myth from reality. The authors separate fact from fiction to ensure that recommendations are evidence-based, practical, useful, achievable, and measurable. Written by a world-renowned cognitive specialist, an extraordinary house call physician, and an award-winning author on eldercare issues, this book addresses both normal and abnormal decline and best practices for addressing both. Brain health, cognitive impairment, and mood disorders are serious issues. This book is an accessible starting point for understanding healthy brain aging and when to seek help. It’s never too soon to start preventing cognitive decline, or understanding it once it’s begun, and this book offers the perfect entry point for readers young and old.
Trade ReviewStarred Review: Changes in brain function are an inevitable part of the aging process, but what is normal and what signals a problem? Internist Simmons, neuropsychologist William E. Mansbach, and eldercare expert Jodi Lyons provide a wealth of information, beginning with a brief overview of the brain's anatomy and physiology, followed by a discussion of both normal and abnormal aging signs. Delirium, different types of dementia, diagnosis and treatment options, along with case histories provide readers with facts that are easy to understand. They also detail methods for lowering the risk of cognitive decline with diet, exercise, and proper health care. Chapters on managing expectations, caregiving, and sexuality, in addition to a glossary and reading list, provide further helpful material. An excellent resource for public and consumer health libraries as well as for caregivers. * Library Journal *
Since we are all living longer, it’s time for us to pay as much attention to our brains as we do to our bodies. Brain Health as You Age is a perfect first step. It’s a concise and practical guide to knowing the essentials of what can both harm and help this most precious organ. -- Marc E. Agronin, author of The Dementia Caregiver: A Guide to Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Neurocognitive Disorders
We have all had those moments where we walk into another room and forget why we are there. Readers both young and old will find useful information backed up by scientific evidence to learn the best ways to reduce brain function decline. * Jacksonville Journal-Courier *
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Why Do We Care About Brain Health? Chapter 2: What Is Your Brain, and How Does It Work? Chapter 3: The Aging Brain: What's Normal, What's Not Chapter 4: Warning Signs That Something Is Not Right Chapter 5: Delirium Chapter 6: Sudden Confusion: A Case Example of Delirium Chapter 7: Defining the Dementing Diseases Chapter 8: Other Insults to the Brain Chapter 9: Lowering Your Risk for Cognitive Decline and Dementia Chapter 10: Examples of Specific Cognitive Exercises to Lower Your Risk Chapter 11: Managing Expectations Chapter 12: Sexuality in Normal Aging and Dementia Chapter 13: Practical Advice for People with Dementia and Their Caregivers Chapter 14: Advice in the Case of Stroke or Other Sudden Onset Cognitive Problems Chapter 15: Caregiver Survival Guide Chapter 16: Tales from the Other Side of the Bed: A Patient's Perspective
