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The cultural and medical history of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by a leading psychiatrist and bioethicist who urges us to turn our focus from cure to care. Despite being a physician and a bioethicist, Tia Powell wasn't prepared to address the challenges she faced when her grandmother, and...

As 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 a small wonder that understanding, preventing, and finally curing these illnesses is now a global priority.

Summary: Dementia represents one of the most significant health challenges facing our aging global population, affecting approximately 55 million people worldwide with projections suggesting this number could reach 139 million by 2050. This comprehensive examination explores dementia's complex nature not as a single disease but as a constellation of symptoms affecting cognitive function through various mechanisms. The analysis reveals how different types of dementia, from Alzheimer's disease to vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia, affect the brain in distinct ways, requiring different ...

When caring for someone with dementia, your own mental stability can be the single most critical factor in your loved one’s quality of life. The Caregiver's Guide to Dementia brings practical and comprehensive guidance to understanding the illness, caring for someone, and caring for yourself. From understanding common behavioral and mood changes to making financial decisions, this book contains bulleted lists of actions you can take to improve your health and your caregiving.

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 improved handbook answers questions around the diseases that cause dementia and provides reassurance through modern advances in our understanding of the condition.

Port of Call is the monthly podcast from The Dementia Lifeboat, created for caregivers, families, and professionals who are seeking clear, compassionate answers about dementia. Hosted by Laura Wayman, the Dementia Whisperer, and Jocelyn Ives, a certified life coach for caregivers, each episode explores the real questions people ask when dementia symptoms begin to show up: changes in memory, behavior, communication, and daily functioning. Together, Laura and Jocelyn blend education and emotional support, helping listeners better understand what dementia is (and what it isn’t), how it’s ...

The unforgettable, heartbreaking love story from a New York Times bestselling author about a young socialite and the boy who once stole her heart—now an iconic motion picture starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. At thirty-one, Noah Calhoun, back in coastal North Carolina after World War...

Christine Bryden was a top civil servant and single mother of three children when she was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 46. Since then she has gone on to challenge almost every stereotype of people with dementia. This is a vivid account of the author's experiences of living with dementia, exploring the effects of memory problems, loss of independence, difficulties in communication and the exhaustion of coping with simple tasks. She describes how, with the support of her husband, Paul, she continues to lead an active life and explains how professionals and carers can help.

The unforgettable, heartbreaking love story from a New York Times bestselling author about a young socialite and the boy who once stole her heart—now an iconic motion picture starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. At thirty-one, Noah Calhoun, back in coastal North Carolina after World War...

This is a compelling podcast series focused on the Dementia Friendly Gwent Network. Each episode explores the people, projects, and partnerships actively making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia across Gwent. The series is designed to raise awareness and promote prevention. Discussions cover vital topics like brain health and the various risk factors that can influence dementia. Whether you are a professional, a carer, or simply curious about local dementia initiatives, this podcast offers an informative and essential conversation.

The devastating truth about the effects of wheat, sugar, and carbs on the brain, with a 4-week plan to achieve optimum health. In Grain Brain, renowned neurologist David Perlmutter, MD, exposes a finding that's been buried in the medical literature for far too long: carbs are destroying your...

For decades, researchers have chased a pharmaceutical cure for memory loss. But despite the fact that no disease-modifying biotech treatments have emerged, new research suggests that dementia rates have actually declined in the United States and Western Europe over the last decade. Why is this happening? And what does it mean for brain health in the future?

Navigating Life with Dementia thoroughly covers the complexities of the dementias, the establishment of a diagnosis, what to expect throughout the stages of disease, and how to best anticipate and manage common problems.

If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease, it's only natural to feel fraught with fear and uncertainty about what lies ahead. Fortunately, you don't have to do it alone. This friendly and authoritative guide is here to help you make smart, informed choices throughout the different scenarios you'll encounter as a person caring for someone diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. From making sense of a diagnosis to the best ways to cope with symptoms, Alzheimer's and Dementia for Dummies is the trusted companion you can count on.

Discover why millions rely on the #1 New York Times best-selling Medical Medium for health answers and natural healing protocols they can’t find anywhere else. The first of two essential books, in full color, about our most complex organ—the BRAIN—dives deep into why people all over the...

Step into a life filled with unforgettable moments and extraordinary experiences. Diamonds, Dogs, and Dementia takes you on an exciting journey through the highs and lows of Teresa Martin Pike’s life. From a birth just before the historic moon landing to heartwarming stories of family, friendships, and unexpected adventures, Teresa's story is one you won't want to miss.

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.

Dementia caregivers cope with repetitive questions, mood swings, lost personal space, and live with exhaustion, frustration, and anger. You may not know how to prepare. Dementia Home Care will help you maintain your humor and your emotional connection with your loved one longer.

Dementia and Alzheimer'sThe most important differences between the two relate to the onset and progression of the disease: Alzheimer's dementia begins gradually, and the symptoms increase slowly. Vascular dementia, on the other hand, usually begins suddenly; the symptoms often increase rapidly, but sometimes also gradually and slowly, as with Alzheimer's.Alzheimer's causes memories to fade and makes everyday life uncertain – for those affected and their families. Even when words and memories fade, the heart remains connected, because love knows no memory loss.True closeness does not arise ...