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Alzheimer's: An Essential Guide to the Disease and Other Forms of Dementia (Penguin Specials)
by Dr Andrew LeesA short, easily understandable account of Alzheimer's, by world expert Dr Andrew LeesBritain like the rest of the developed world is in the grip of a silent plague. Its thousands of victims can no longer make sense of the world and are contained for their own safety in fading Victorian piles and nondescript redbrick detention centres around the country. For them the present is a foreign country and the past a lost continent.There are now more people in the UK with Alzheimer's than the population of Liverpool, and four million Americans are reported to have the disease. Longevity is a major factor in the increasing incidence of the disease, with the number of over 65s in the UK having trebled in the last 100 years, and forecast to double again in the next 25 years. With such an alarming background, the race to find the causes - and therefore potentially a cure - for Alzheimer's is urgent. In this Penguin Special, Dr Andrew Lees, a world expert on the neurodegenerative diseases explains what we know, and don't know, about Alzheimer's and its amelioration. Dr Andrew Lees is Professor of Neurology at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, and Clinical Director of the Queen Square Brain Bank for Neurological Disorders. His major scientific research has been carried out in the field of dementias and Parkinson's disease. A native of St Helens, Lancashire, he lives in north London.
Alzheimer’s: Answers to Hard Questions for Families
by James Lindemann Nelson Hilde Lindemann NelsonCaring for a loved one who is terminally ill can be tremendously stressful under any circumstances. If that person has a degenerative and dementing disease such as Alzheimer's, and is unable to participate in decisions regarding his or her care, the stress is that much greater. When it comes to making those difficult moral and ethical decisions which will preserve the dignity and integrity of the patient while also maintaining the caregiver's own selfhood, this is the book that can help. How much should the patient be told? How strongly should he be urged to plan for his own future? Is it ever right to lie to the patient about her condition? When is it right to place your loved one in a nursing home--and not feel guilty about it? How do different family members arrive at agreement among themselves in each of these situations? Authors and bioethicists James and Hilde Lindemann Nelson have written an invaluable step-by-step guide to tackling these and other difficult decisions. Using their extensive research on moral issues in health care, the Nelsons create hypothetical scenarios that demonstrate some of the most common situations caregivers will have to face during every stage of the illness, and show by example how they can make the right choices for themselves, the patient, and the rest of the family. This invaluable information, combined with a state-by-state and city-by-city guide to agencies and support groups offering practical assistance, as well as a list of suggested reading on the subject, make this book unique--and the most complete source of advice available.
The Alzheimer's Advisor: A Caregiver's Guide To Dealing With The Tough Legal And Practical Issues
by Vaughn E. JamesFor anyone who has ever cared for a person with Alzheimer’s, coping with the emotional, financial, and day-to-day issues can be grueling. While many people are aware of the physical effects of this disease, very few know how to handle the practical issues that can make dealing with a loved one or patient with Alzheimer’s that much more difficult. In The Alzheimer's Advisor, Vaughn E. James offers an empathetic and straightforward guide to the legal and ethical dilemmas associated with this disorder. Using real-life situations, the author offers invaluable advice on such topics as: estate planning • the emotional issues of caring for a patient with Alzheimer’s • how to cope with the cost of care • living wills, power of attorney, and guardianship • treatment and diagnosis • finding the right lawyer and paying for the cost of legal help • legal issues for the mobile Alzheimer’s patient. From recognizing the early signs of the disease to understanding the legal implications, this is the one book that will enable caregivers, health-care practitioners, and family members to protect themselves and their loved ones.
The Alzheimer's Antidote: Using a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory Loss, and Cognitive Decline
by null Amy Berger&“If you or someone you know suffers from Alzheimer&’s, I highly recommend this book.&”—Robb Wolf, New York Times bestselling author&“An important and informative text . . . an excellent book.&”—Dr. David Perlmutter, New York Times bestselling authorA revolutionary multi-pronged nutrition and lifestyle intervention to combat Alzheimer&’s disease at its roots from Certified Nutrition Specialist Amy Berger Amy Berger&’s research shows that Alzheimer&’s results from a fuel shortage in the brain: As neurons become unable to harness energy from glucose, they atrophy and die, leading to classic symptoms like memory loss and behavioral changes.This is a revolutionary approach—one that has been discussed in the scientific literature for years but has only recently been given credence in clinical settings, thanks to extremely promising studies wherein Alzheimer&’s patients have experienced complete reversals of the condition. Medical and scientific journals are full of research showing alternate ways to fuel the starving brain, but no one has been bringing this essential information to the people who need it most—until now.In a culture obsessed with miracle medications, the pharmaceutical route for tackling Alzheimer&’s has been a massive failure. Pills and potions don&’t address underlying causes, and regarding Alzheimer&’s, they typically fail to improve even the symptoms. As a metabolic problem, the only effective way to treat Alzheimer&’s may be a multifaceted approach that fundamentally reprograms energy generation in the brain. The good news is, the secret is as simple as switching to a low-carb, high-fat diet.The Alzheimer&’s Antidote shows us that cognitive decline is not inevitable, but if it does occur, we don&’t have to sit idly by and wait helplessly while it progresses and worsens. Amy Berger empowers loved ones and caregivers of Alzheimer&’s sufferers, and offers hope and light against this otherwise unnavigable labyrinth of darkness.
Alzheimer's, Aromatherapy, and the Sense of Smell: Essential Oils to Prevent Cognitive Loss and Restore Memory
by Jean-Pierre Willem• Cites multiple clinical studies to show how Alzheimer&’s is critically bound with the sense of smell and how the loss of this sense is often the first symptom of onset • Details how to use essential oils to stimulate memory, prevent cognitive loss, and counter the isolation, withdrawal, and depression of Alzheimer&’s patients • Reveals the striking results seen in several French hospitals and senior living homes where aromatherapy has been used as a therapy for Alzheimer&’s While there is still no known cure for Alzheimer&’s, new research and trials from France reveal that it is possible to slow its progression, ameliorate some of its effects, and improve the quality of life for those suffering from this degenerative condition, using the sense of smell. Citing years of clinical evidence, Jean-Pierre Willem, M.D., shows how Alzheimer&’s is critically bound with the sense of smell. He explains how the olfactory system is connected to the limbic area of the brain, which holds the keys to memory and emotion and is the area of the brain most severely afflicted by Alzheimer&’s. He reveals how one of the very first signs of Alzheimer&’s is typically the loss of the sense of smell. Sharing the striking results seen in French hospitals and senior living homes where aromatherapy has been used as a therapy for Alzheimer&’s for more than 10 years, Dr. Willem details how to use essential oils to stimulate memory, prevent cognitive loss, and counter the isolation, withdrawal, and depression these patients are likely to feel. He explains how essential oils make a direct connection with the cerebral structures involved in emotion and memory and make it possible for the patient to bring deeply buried memories back to the thinking surface. This allows the patient to recover a portion of their identity, which can become the foundation for additional healing, including regaining the ability to communicate and reducing behavioral issues. Tracing the evolutionary links between smell and taste, he also explores the effects of diet and nutrition on Alzheimer&’s and other forms of dementia, explaining the benefits of raw foods, what foods to avoid, and what supplements can help. Offering a hands-on and medication-free way to help those suffering from Alzheimer&’s, this guide provides a way for Alzheimer&’s patients and their families to recover the joy of living again.
The Alzheimer's Cope Book: The Complete Care Manual for Patients and Their Families
by R. E. MarkinThis manual covers everything from talking about Alzheimer's with your loved ones, to deciding whether nursing or home care is right for your loved one. The author includes several helpful checklists, as well as a bibliography.
The Alzheimer's Creativity Project: The Caregiver's Ultimate Guide to a Good Day; Communication and Activities in the World of Alzheimer's
by Jytte Fogh LokvigCreative activities for people with Alzheimer's and other dementias in an easy-to-follow format for professionals and family caregivers. A full-color guide to projects, art making, and other purposeful activities, as well as the basics of effective communication and approaches. This book is based on ten years of creativity sessions with people with advanced dementia and late stage Alzheimer's. Creativity is used not simply in the popular terms of the creative arts, but rather in its broadest sense of how we approach everything we do throughout the day. Creativity means letting go of our old notions of doing something, being open to new experiences and allowing ourselves to be open to think out of the box and go with the flow and ebb of our situation and the people we work with. When we discard our standard activity programs and give people the space and time to follow their own schedules, we may witness amazing results, as you'll see in this book.
Alzheimer's Diagnostic Guideline Validation: Workshop Summary
by Diana E. PankevichScientific advances during the last decade now indicate that Alzheimer's disease is a continuous, progressive cognitive disease, most likely beginning many years before dementia is apparent. To discuss the next steps in validating new diagnostic guidelines for Alzheimer's disease, the IOM Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders hosted a public workshop session at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.
Alzheimer's Disease: The Complete Introduction
by Dr Judes Poirier Dr Serge Gauthier Barbara Sandilands André Chagnon The Right Honourable Michaëlle JeanA guide for caregivers and sufferers coping with Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is a reality in millions of lives and a serious concern for seniors and their loved ones. In developed countries where people are living longer than ever before, the incidence of Alzheimer’s is reaching epidemic proportions, according to the World Health Organization. For families, sufferers, and caregivers, the need for reliable, clear, and concrete information has never been greater. Alzheimer’s Disease: The Complete Introduction is a comprehensive guide to the disease and its effects: getting a diagnosis, the ways it can progress and be managed, strategies for supporting sufferers and accessing care, legal concerns, and more. This guide addresses every aspect of the disease from the first doctor’s visit to the long-term measures that can drastically improve the lives of sufferers and those close to them. Inside, you will find: Practical and comprehensive information to guide every step of the process of seeking treatment or a diagnosis A reassuring, realistic guide for family members, caregivers, and patients themselves Answers to the most commonly asked and most pressing questions about Alzheimer’s Detailed and clear chapters on the lifestyle habits that may aid in preventing and managing Alzheimer’s Written by two medical experts, this guide is intended for all. It aims to demystify the disease and provide a clear path to reclaiming stability and quality of life. Finally, it explains the real progress that has been made over the past five years in treatment and prevention.
Alzheimer's Disease Frequently Asked Questions: Making Sense of the Journey
by Frena Gray-DavidsonOffers matter-of-fact answers and empathy to those close to someone with Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer’s Disease in Contemporary U.S. Fiction: Memory Lost (Routledge Research in American Literature and Culture)
by Cristina GarrigósThis volume seeks to bring readers to a deeper understanding of contemporary cultural and social configurations of Alzheimer’s disease by analyzing 21st-century U.S. novels in which the disease plays a key narrative role. Via analysis of selected works, Garrigós considers how the erasure of memory in a person with Alzheimer’s affects our idea of the identity of that person and their sense of belonging to a group. Starting out from three different types of memory (individual, social and cultural), the study focuses on the narrative strategies that authors use to configure how the disease is perceived and represented. This study is significant not only because of what the texts reveal about those with Alzheimer’s, but also for what they say about us - about the authors and readers who are producing and consuming these texts, about how we see this disease, and what our attitudes to it say about contemporary U.S. society.
Alzheimer's Early Stages: First Steps in Caring and Treatment
by Daniel KuhnThe first part of this important book offers a comparison of the normal aging pattern of the brain and what happens with Alzheimer's. It explains the difficulties of diagnosis, risk factors for developing the disease, treatments, and guidelines for prevention. The second part is devoted to practical ways that families can help the patient, including adapting to changing relationships, establishing new ways of communicating and decision making, and planning for the future. The last part offers advice about self-care for family members and helpers, from joining a support group to exploring spiritual resources.
The Alzheimer's Family: Helping Caregivers Cope
by Robert B. SantulliResponding to families' questions and fears with compassion. Typically the patient--and his or her course of treatment--are the natural focal points when it comes to Alzheimer's disease (AD). But Alzheimer's is an equally debilitating illness for family members and caregivers who must come to terms with its far-reaching emotional and physical burdens. In this handbook, clinicians are taught how to navigate the many interpersonal issues at the heart of AD--that is, how to work with the families and friends of the patient. Santulli addresses everything from how to respond compassionately to their likely questions and concerns, how to clearly explain symptoms and risk factors, when to suggest consultation with a geriatric specialist, and how to sensitively discuss issues of long-term treatment and care.
Alzheimer's For Dummies
by Patricia B. Smith Mary M. Kenan Psyd Mark Edwin Kunik MPH Leeza GibbonsAn estimated 4 million people are living with Alzheimer's Disease (AD) in America today, with approximately 370,000 new cases diagnosed every year. AD patients live anywhere from 5 to 20 years after their diagnosis; and their inability to care for themselves grows more dramatic as the disease progresses, creating profound implications for their families and healthcare providers. Its impact on families during the caregiving years is overwhelming. If you have a family member or close friend who's suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and you're looking for current, useful information, then Alzheimer's For Dummies is for you. This reference guide also is helpful if you Need to know more about its diagnosis and treatment Want to take care of yourself while taking care of your loved one Are not the primary caregiver but want to know how to help Want to know how Alzheimer's Disease is going to affect you and your loved one Alzheimer's For Dummies takes a realistic look at Alzheimer's Disease, what it is and what it isn't. It offers pertinent, easy-to-understand advice for dealing with the myriad concerns and responsibilities that a primary caregiver must assume when managing an Alzheimer's patient. Here's a sampling of the information you'll find in this valuable guide: Maneuvering through medical, legal, and financial tangles Distinguishing AD from other brain diseases and medical conditions Handling the fears that may accompany the diagnosis Evaluating current drug therapies; watching out for scams and quack treatments Finding the best doctors; dealing with attorneys and CPAs Looking at Medicare regulations Evaluating the cost of care The current state of research, diagnosis, and treatment Television personality Leeza Gibbons, whose mother was stricken with AD, writes in the foreword of this book, "There is no upside to keeping your head in the sand. This book is a crucial step in your new fight. Arm yourself with the knowledge waiting for you in these pages. It will help you find answers and resources as you adjust to your new reality. "
The Alzheimer's Prevention Cookbook: 100 Recipes to Boost Brain Health
by Beau Macmillan Dr Marwan SabbaghA full-color cookbook and health guide featuring 100 recipes designed to reduce the risk and delay the onset of Alzheimer's, dementia, and memory loss, for people with a family history of these conditions or those already in the early stages, and their caregivers. Eat Smart, Stay SharpStrong medical evidence suggests that simple changes and additions to your diet can reduce the risk or delay the onset of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and memory loss. In The Alzheimer's Prevention Cookbook, Dr. Marwan Sabbagh outlines the latest evidence-based research on Alzheimer's and nutrition, and presents a dietary plan with nearly 100 recipes to enhance your health. Incorporating high-powered brain-boosting ingredients like turmeric, cinnamon, leafy greens, and even red wine, the recipes developed by Food Network star chef Beau MacMillan are also full of antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, and omega-3s. The Alzheimer's Prevention Cookbook is a science-to-table plan that can help prevent Alzheimer's disease, and its strategies and recipes--from sandwiches to salads and beverages to main dishes--can also diminish your chances of developing other inflammatory illnesses like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. This combination cookbook and health guide is a powerful, proactive, and preventive approach to achieving optimum brain health.
The Alzheimer's Prevention Food Guide: A Quick Nutritional Reference to Foods that Nourish and Protect the Brain from Alzheimer's Disease
by Sue Stillman Linja Seanne Safaii-WaiteFortify your diet to help prevent Alzheimer's.It's natural to be concerned that there's nothing you can do to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's—especially if it runs in your family. Fortunately, there is something that can help prevent it: the right diet. The Alzheimer's Prevention Food Guide is a nutritional guide to the food that protects your brain.With this guide, you can look up foods fast to find out if they're "brain healthy." Unlike other Alzheimers books, this one even includes information about popular diets like MIND and Keto so you can compare them side-by-side and make the right decisions for you.The Alzheimer's Prevention Food Guide is one of the only Alzheimers books that offers:Sample meal templates—find out what kind of foods (and how much of them) you should be eating with every meal.A 2-week meal plan—start strong with 14 days of prescribed meals and learn what good choices look like.Brain healthy food combinations—mix and match brain-healthy ingredients with profiles on over 115 different foods.Other Alzheimers books focus on treatment after the fact, but this one equips you with the knowledge you need to keep your brain in fighting form with the right food.
The Alzheimer's Prevention Plan: 10 proven ways to stop memory decline and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's
by Patrick Holford Deborah Colson Shane HeatonAlzheimer's disease and age-related memory loss are on the increase. The burden this condition places on sufferers, their families and health care systems is immense. In this reassuring and practical book, top nutritionist and mental health expert Patrick Holford argues that memory decline and Alzheimer's disease can be arrested, and the risks of developing such diseases reduced significantly, if you take action early. THE ALZHEIMER'S PREVENTION PLAN is based on research into nutritional medicine from experts around the world, and features the latest scientific findings on how nutrition can help prevent this devastating condition. It features a specially formulated Alzheimer's prevention diet and a ten-step plan to enhance your memory, which includes a simple test to discover your risk, and reverse it in eight weeks; memory boosting vitamins and minerals; essential fats that help your brain think faster; and simple lifestyle changes and exercises to keep your mind young.
The Alzheimer's Prevention Program: Keep Your Brain Healthy for the Rest of Your Life
by Gary Small Gigi VorganWant to keep Alzheimer’s at bay for years—ideally, forever? Prevention is the way, and this is the guide. Now in paperback and updated throughout, The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program is essential for everyone with a family history of Alzheimer’s, and for the 80 million baby boomers who worry whenever they forget someone’s name. It’s the book that shows how to strengthen memory and avoid everyday lapses. How to incorporate the top ten brain-protecting foods into your diet. How to cross-train your brain, exercising both the right and left hemisphere. And how to reduce stress, a risk factor for developing dementia and Alzheimer’s, through meditation and 11 other relaxation strategies.Written by the New York Times bestselling authors of The Memory Bible, this book is an easy-to-follow regimen based on the latest comprehensive research into Alzheimer’s disease, and especially the critical connection between lifestyle and susceptibility. The paperback edition is updated with a brand-new section that answers the most compelling questions asked of Dr. Small after publication of the first edition, including: the power of exercise to offset a genetic predisposition; antibodies that can clear Alzheimer’s plaques from the brain; and promising new treatments, from drugs to deep brain stimulation.It’s the science-based, breakthrough program that will bring mental clarity to every day and help you take control of your brain’s health.
The Alzheimer's Project: Momentum in Science
by John Susan Hoffman FroemkeThis companion book to the HBO Documentary Films series explores the cutting-edge research on AlzheimerOCOs disease that is creating new hope for the future.
The Alzheimer's Revolution: An Evidence-Based Lifestyle Program to Build Cognitive Resilience Reduce Your Ri sk of Alzheimers Disease
by Joseph KeonA scientific and evidence-based lifestyle program designed to build cognitive resilience to help reduce the risk and even prevent Alzheimer&’s disease through 7 key lifestyle factors.The Alzheimer&’s Revolution challenges the misguided and disempowering belief that Alzheimer&’s disease cannot be prevented or slowed. The book reveals that over half the Alzheimer&’s cases today could be prevented by addressing just seven lifestyle factors that are within everyone&’s ability to control. The Alzheimer's Revolution offers readers a research-based program that can dramatically reduce the risk of this devastating condition. Alzheimer&’s disease is the number-one public health crisis of our time. Approximately 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer&’s. In 2021, an estimated 6.2 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia. It&’s time to turn our attention and resources toward prevention.
The Alzheimer's Solution: A Breakthrough Program to Prevent and Reverse the Symptoms of Cognitive Decline at Every Age
by Ayesha Sherzai Dean SherzaiA revolutionary, proven program for reversing the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline from award winning neurologists and codirectors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer's Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical CenterOver 47 million people are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease worldwide. While all other major diseases are in decline, deaths from Alzheimer’s have increased radically. What you or your loved ones don’t yet know is that 90 percent of Alzheimer’s cases can be prevented.Based on the largest clinical and observational study to date, neurologists and codirectors of the Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University Medical Center, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, offer in The Alzheimer’s Solution the first comprehensive program for preventing Alzheimer’s disease and improving cognitive function. Alzheimer’s disease isn’t a genetic inevitability, and a diagnosis does not need to come with a death sentence. Ninety percent of grandparents, parents, husbands, and wives can be spared. Ninety percent of us can avoid ever getting Alzheimer’s, and for the 10 percent with strong genetic risk for cognitive decline, the disease can be delayed by ten to fifteen years. This isn’t an estimate or wishful thinking; it’s a percentage based on rigorous science and the remarkable results the Sherzais have seen firsthand in their clinic.This much-needed revolutionary book reveals how the brain is a living universe, directly influenced by nutrition, exercise, stress, sleep, and engagement. In other words: what you feed it, how you treat it, when you challenge it, and the ways in which you allow it to rest. These factors are the pillars of the groundbreaking program you’ll find in these pages, which features a personalized assessment for evaluating risk, a five-part program for prevention and symptom-reversal, and day-by-day guides for optimizing cognitive function. You can prevent Alzheimer’s disease from affecting you, your family, friends, and loved ones. Even with a diagnosis, you can reverse cognitive decline and add vibrant years to your life. The future of your brain is finally within your control.
The Alzheimer's Solution: A revolutionary guide to how you can prevent and reverse memory loss
by Dr Dean Sherzai Dr Ayesha SherzaiTHE HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL, PROVEN PROGRAMME FOR REVERSING THE SYMPTOMS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE Alzheimer's Disease affects over 47 million people worldwide but 90 per cent of cases can be prevented. Based on the largest clinical study to date, The Alzheimer's Solution, by leading neurologists and Alzheimer's specialists Drs Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, provides the essential practical tools you and your family need to reverse the symptoms and prevent cognitive decline. Alzheimer's disease isn't a genetic inevitability and a diagnosis doesn’t need to spell the end. Ninety per cent of us can avoid getting it and for the 10 per cent with strong genetic risk, the disease can be delayed by 10 to 15 years. This is based on the remarkable results Dr Dean Sherzai and Dr Ayesha Sherzai have seen in their own clinic. This much-needed revolutionary book provides: *The groundbreaking and successful programme for the treatment of Alzheimer's *A practical 5-part plan for reversing and preventing Alzheimer's, covering food, sleep, exercise, stress-management and activities that keep your brain healthy *A questionnaire for assessing your risk level and daily guides for optimising your brain's health *Delicious and simple brain-healthy recipes for you and the family to enjoy Praise for The Alzheimer's Solution: 'The Sherzais' research is changing the landscape of neurodegenerative diseases as well as the outcomes for thousands of patients.' Dr Keith Black, Chairman of the Neurosurgery Department and Director of the Maxine Dunitz Neurological Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 'A very important book.' Dr Dilip Jeste, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Neurosciences, University of California, San Diego School of Medicine'The Alzheimer’s Solution supplies everything you need to know about the prevention of this disease' Dr Joel Fuhrman, New York Times best-selling author of Super Immunity, Eat to Live and The End of Diabetes, President, Nutritional Research Foundation 'This [is a] thorough, thoughtful, empowering, and timely book…Every family should own, and apply, The Alzheimer’s Solution.'Dr David Katz, founding director of Yale University's Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center, founder and president of the True Health Initiative, and author of Disease-Proof
The Alzheimer's Sourcebook For Caregivers: A Practical Guide For Getting Through The Day
by Frena Gray-DavidsonThe Alzheimer's Sourcebook for Caregivers is the only fact-based, hands-on, caregiving guide written by an in-home Alzheimer's caregiver. This unique book helps you work through the personal issues surrounding caregiving, including: how to recognize and manage stress, how to deal with difficult behaviors, how to find outside help when necessary, how to nurture your own well-being, Using her own experiences and those of hundreds of other home caregivers, Frena Gray-Davidson teaches you how to be protective, concerned, and nurturing while still accepting and growing in your new role.
Alzheimer's Through the Stages: A Caregiver's Guide
by Mary MollerHow to stay strong, together—through all the stages of Alzheimer'sAlzheimers books should help everyone involved through this incredibly difficult time. That's why Alzheimer's Through the Stages shows you what you can do for your loved one—and yourself—every step of the way. This book's detailed descriptions of all seven stages of the disease are both helpful and comforting.With each section divided into three parts—what to expect, what to say, and what to do—this is one of the easiest to use Alzheimers books for caregivers.Alzheimer's Through the Stages includes:A COMPLETE GUIDE—Go beyond other Alzheimers books as you learn what's happening and what you should do during all 7 stages of the disease.EASY-TO-USE ADVICE—Detailed guides and sample dialogues help you handle everything from doctor visits to mood swings—making this one of the most useful Alzheimers books.SELF-CARE FOR CAREGIVERS—Discover the importance of your own wellbeing and how taking care of yourself is critical to successful caregiving.Discover one of the only Alzheimers books that lets you concentrate on what matters most—caring for both your loved one and yourself.
Am I Dying?!: A Complete Guide to Your Symptoms--and What to Do Next
by Christopher Kelly M.D. Marc Eisenberg“Tempted to Google those symptoms? Let these Columbia University cardiologists soothe—and educate—your inner hypochondriac instead.” —People Health IssueFeatured on CBS This Morning, Men’s Health, The Washington Post, Buzzfeed, and The Dr. Oz ShowChristopher Kelly, MD, and Marc Eisenberg, MD, FACC, are both highly accomplished physicians and health experts from UNC Health and Columbia University Medical Center. In Am I Dying?!, they walk you through common symptoms and medical myths to provide a helpful, conversational guide on what to do when you experience symptoms—offering advice on whether to chill out, make a doctor’s appointment, or go to the hospital.Most likely, a stuffy nose isn’t a sign of cancer. But sometimes a headache isn’t just a temporary nuisance and could be a sign of a serious condition. The internet can offer a wealth of data, but it can also be a source of harmful misinformation. So if you have a new symptom, how worried should you be?This down-to-earth, humorous guide covers over forty different symptoms, organized into eight body areas—including head/neck, chest/back, belly, skin, and more. Some examples include:Belly: When is bloating a sign of a serious problem? Why do some people feel nauseated all the time?Lady Parts: How often do you really need a mammogram? When is a lump likely to be serious?Bathroom Trouble: Why do some people pee so often (and can a bladder explode from holding it)? Packed with practical information and organized in a fun, easy-to-access format, Am I Dying?! is a perfect gift, medical resource, and must-have addition to your home library.