Fighting for My Life: How to Thrive in the Shadow of Alzheimer's

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Synopsis
A practical, helpful guide on how to fight back against Alzheimer&’s disease—with expert medical advice and one woman&’s inspiring personal journey.Jamie Tyrone was forty-nine years old when she learned by accident through genetic testing that she had a 91% chance of getting Alzheimer's disease. She was shocked, but after an initial bout with depression she decided to take action rather than concede defeat.Jamie teamed up with Dr. Marwan Sabbagh, a renowned neurologist, and together they created a resource detailing not just Jamie's experience, but expert medical advice for anyone facing the disease.This book is a practical, helpful guide for those who know they&’re at greater risk of contracting Alzheimer&’s disease. With cutting-edge medical guidance from Dr. Sabbagh about the true nature of Alzheimer&’s, the risks involved, and daily steps you can take to protect yourself, Jamie&’s story will encourage and empower you.In Fighting for My Life, readers will:Gain expert medical advice from Dr. Sabbagh on how to fight back against the diseaseDiscover the pros, cons and possible dangers of genetic testingWitness a first-hand account of how to deal with the shadow of Alzheimer&’s disease through Jamie&’s storyIf Alzheimer&’s has affected your life or the life of someone you know, this book is for you. You&’ll be armed with information and ready to tackle Alzheimer&’s head-on.
Copyright:
2019

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
256 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780785222149
Related ISBNs:
9780785221555
Publisher:
HarperCollins Christian Publishing
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Jamie TenNapel Tyrone, Faan Marwan Noel Sabbagh
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Health, Mind and Body, Medicine
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:
Michael Roizen

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