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Haben Sie heute schon Zähne geputzt? Falls nicht, sollten Sie dies dringend nachholen, denn Forscher haben herausgefunden, dass das für die aggressive Form der Parodontitis verantwortliche Bakterium auch an der Entstehung der Alzheimerdemenz beteiligt ist. Im Spektrum Kompakt-Hörbuch erfahren Sie auch welchen Einfluss der aufrechte Gang auf unser Gehirn hat, welche Alzheimer- und Demenz-Therapien es gibt, warum Frauen ein höheres Demenzrisiko als Männer haben und wie ein würdevoller Umgang mit Menschen aussehen kann, die an einer krankhaften Form des Vergessens leiden.

Begriffe wie Demenz und Alzheimer sind in unserer heutigen Gesellschaft nicht mehr wegzudenken. Immer wieder lesen, hören oder sehen wir Artikel und Beiträge darüber. Laut Wissenschaftlern könnte das an der steigenden Lebenserwartung der Menschen liegen. Warum könnte? Weil es bis heute zwar viele wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse gibt, aber vollkommen erforscht ist die Krankheit bislang nicht. Ich möchte mit diesem Buch Betroffenen, Angehörigen sowie allen Interessierten einen kleinen Einblick in die Welt der Demenz, speziell der Demenzform Alzheimer, geben.

In the seventh edition of Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias, expert neurologists from the Mayo Clinic organize this new research into a thorough and digestible guidebook that provides caregivers with the most up-to-date information regarding the disease.  

Freedom 55? The so-called “Golden Years”? What if you are slowly losing your memories and your motor skills? Or what if you are the devastated witness as your partner struggles with dementia? Lewy Body Disease is a form of dementia second only to Alzheimer’s in numbers, yet many doctors and almost no lay people have ever heard its name. This is the story of two courageous people, Julie and Ken Sobol, life partners as well as writing partners. Caught up in the frightening and fatal fog of Lewy Body Disease, they started writing this book together.

At the age of 53, Tony walks away from a life of journalism and into an unknown future dogged by self-doubt and financial worry. June is 48 years old then, a writer and a teacher, and over the following nine years she watches as her husband gradually changes - in interests, goals, and behavior - until Tony has a sudden fall, ending their life as they have known it.

Caring for someone with dementia means devotedly and patiently doing a hundred little things each day. Few care providers are trained to meet the challenges of dementia, however - and that is where A Loving Approach to Dementia Care can help. The book offers practical, compassionate advice on overcoming caregiving obstacles and maintaining meaningful relationships with loved ones who have dementia and memory loss.

"Yo no sé nada acerca de elefantes, y tampoco sé sobre baile. Y a pesar de todo, este audiolibro es un manual de entrenamiento y una carta de amor dirigida a los que, como tú, bailan con elefantes. Hacer frente a los elefantes es algo que generalmente evitamos. La mayoría de nosotros tenemos elefantes escondidos en nuestros armarios, ocultos a simple vista. Son nuestros grandes temores no reconocidos. ¿Cuáles son tus elefantes?

Clear, concise, prescriptive steps for improving memory loss and keeping the brain young—from one of the world's top memory experts. Everybody forgets things sometimes—from your keys to your lunch date to the name of an acquaintance. According to Dr. Gary Small, the director of the UCLA...

From an award-winning endocrinology pioneer and metabolism expert comes a revolutionary, sustainable and scientific approach to help you lose weight, regain energy, clear your mind, and prevent disease. Like our fingerprints, each of us has a unique metabolism. Your metabolism will change as you...

This groundbreaking anthology presents 40 narratives, both nonfiction and fiction, that together capture the impact and complexity of Alzheimer’s and other dementias on patients, as well as their caregivers and family. Deeply personal, recounting the wrenching course of a disease that kills a loved one twice - first they forget who they are, and then the body succumbs - these stories also show how witnessing the disease and caring for someone with it can be powerfully transformative, calling forth amazing strength and grace.

More than three years in the making, this book changes everything for Alzheimer’s couples and caregivers. When her husband, Mike, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Rosalys Peel made a deal with him. Together, they vowed that they would manage Alzheimer’s in their own home and go right on living life as normally as possible for as long as possible. Over the next 10 years they found new ways to defy and surpass virtually all the typical Alzheimer’s statistics. Despite Mike’s illness they pursued their dreams, traveled the world, helped raise their granddaughter, and more.

In this highly personal account, Dr Gibbs documents the effect his diagnosis has had on his life and explains his advocacy for improving early recognition of Alzheimer’s. Weaving clinical knowledge from decades caring for dementia patients with his personal experience of the disease, this is an optimistic tale of one man’s journey with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease.

A gripping memoir from acclaimed poet Damian Rogers about being raised by a loving but erratic single mother who is today diagnosed with a rare form of frontal-lobe dementia. In the vein of Plum Johnson's They Left Us Everything, Leanne Shapton's Swimming Studies, Jeannette Walls' The Glass...

ما أحببته في هذا الكتاب هو ارتكازه على مراجعة متأنية للأدبيات الطبية وتقديمه بأسلوب يتيح للجميع فهمه. وما أحببته على وجه الخصوص أنه كتاب عظيم يعطي الأمل؛ فيعطينا الأمل بأنه لا يتعين علينا قضاء آخر سنوات حياتنا ونحن لا نميز بين أسماء أطفالنا أو حتى لا نعرفها، ولا نميز بين أقرب أصدقائنا أو أزواجنا، ونصبح في نهاية المطاف عالة بالكامل على شخص آخر يتولى العناية بكل متطلباتنا. يقدم هذا الكتاب ما هو أكثر من مجرد أمل في هزيمة الخرف، فهو يتشارك الأمل في تقديم حياة خالدة. في خاتمة الكتاب، وبعد مشاركته رحلة السيدة “ديل” مع مرض ألزهايمر معنا، يروي الدكتور فيرمان قصة زوج السيدة “ديل” قبل وفاتها بعدة سنوات.

Fin dal concepimento, e per buona parte della vita, il nostro cervello conosce processi che ne garantiscono lo sviluppo e l'aumento delle capacità attraverso l'apprendimento. Ma in ognuna di queste fasi può essere oggetto di aggressioni che possono comprometterne le funzioni: stili di vita scorretti, fumo, uso di droghe o abuso di alcol, alimentazione sbagliata.

In this book, board-certified neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun inspires listeners to make lasting improvements by understanding the truth about brain health and provides expert guidance through the maze of conflicting media advice on supplements, brain games, nutrition, and exercise. She interviews eight leading brain-health experts, combining their insights with cutting-edge research to offer proven strategies to implement the five steps of the High-Octane Brain. Interactive exercises guide listeners to develop a personalized program for optimal brain health.

Kraft und Hoffnung bei der Pflege von Demenzkranken schöpfen An dem Tag, an dem bei Emmas Ehemann Bruce Willis eine frontotemporale Demenz diagnostiziert wird, bricht für sie eine Welt zusammen. Sie fühlt sich völlig verloren und alleingelassen, vor allem von den Ärzten. Wie soll ihr Leben jetzt weitergehen? Wie kann sie sich bestmöglich um Bruce und gleichzeitig um ihre beiden kleinen Töchter kümmern?

Fight back against a modern culture that is rewiring our brains and damaging our health with this practical, doctor-approved plan for healing that includes a ten-day boot camp and forty delicious recipes. Contemporary life provides us with infinite opportunities, along with endless temptations...

Drawing on the latest global research, compelling patient stories, and decades of medical insight, The Sugar Code offers a clear, empowering plan to safeguard your health and extend not just your lifespan, but also your mindspan.

Quando a memória falha com frequência e a mente perde-se em meio a uma nebulosa teia de confusão, um possível diagnóstico para a Doença de Alzheimer passa a ser realidade. A saúde e a rotina do portador exigem atenção especial, sendo necessária uma rede de cuidado e convivência em torno dele. Este audiolivro vai apresentar as informações necessárias para você compreender a doença, suas possíveis causas e consequências, bem como tratamentos convencionais e alternativos para enfrentá-la da melhor maneira possível.