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The wide range of useful information contained in How My Brain Works can help the listener in many ways: basic understanding of this unique organ, advice for anyone concerned about the possibility of a cognitive problem, and the wisdom of the author’s experience in helping her many patients and others to keep their brains healthy and working at their highest level.

Exciting new discoveries in the treatment and prevention of memory loss. A world-renowned neurologist presents the first groundbreaking memory-loss protection plan.

Approximately 50 million people suffer from Alzheimer’s worldwide. In the US alone, 5.5 million people have Alzheimer’s - about 10 percent of the worldwide Alzheimer’s population. Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that damages and eventually destroys brain cells, leading to memory loss, changes in thinking and other brain functions. While the rate of progressive decline in brain function is slow at the onset, it gets worse with time and age.

The companion to Laurenhue's Alzheimer's Basic Caregiving: An ABC Guide, this audiobook covers the daily issues of dressing, bathing, grooming, continence care, nutrition, and hydration. Like its companion volume, it is highly practical and surprisingly lighthearted. Families and professionals will find it easy to listen to and easy to put to instant use.

Essential Alzheimer's guidelines featuring Laurenhue's trademark blend of practicality and lightheartedness. This first audiobook in a remarkable set provides both family and professional caregivers palatable and compassionate advice and answers that can be instantly put to use. Main topics: patterns of progression, the logic behind behaviors, effective communication.

Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, is characterized by cognitive decline and decreased brain function. Recent scientific studies have investigated the role of nutrition in dementia, and have provided suggested nutritional changes for those at risk for dementia. This book discusses nutritional interventions that can promote brain health to decrease the risk of developing dementia, as well as slow the progression of the disease in those diagnosed with dementia.

In Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words, Kate Whouley strips away the romantic veneer of mother-daughter love to bare the toothed and tough reality of caring for a parent who is slowly losing her mind. Yet, this is not a dark or dour look at the demon of Alzheimer’s. Whouley shares the trying, the tender, and the sometimes hilarious moments in meeting the challenge also known as Mom.

As the Baby Boom generation ages, growing numbers of people are impacted by dementia caused by Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related disorders. By the year 2020, 53 million people in the US are expected to be over the age of 65. Accompanying the rise in the older population, the number of people in the US diagnosed with AD is expected to exceed 15 million by 2050, out of a total of 80 million worldwide. Writing with wit and compassion, Dr. Camp aims to help his audience better understand how the disease affects memory, and how memory loss may affect behavior.

Our journey started about ten years ago. Today, my mom is dying a slow, dark, humiliating, and despicable death. Her brain is disintegrating before my eyes. The eyes that remember seeing her for the first time when I was three years old, sitting on the floor playing at her feet while she ironed. The day I begin to write this, my mom, for the first time, does not know who I am. I’m no longer her daughter, Jenny. Today, in her utterly confused mind, I am Betty, her non-existent sister. But it’s okay because she still told me she loved me, and for today, that’s good enough.

Wie Demenzkranke ihre Welt erleben Menschen mit Demenz zu pflegen kann ein Kraftakt sein. Oft auch, weil man sie nicht mehr versteht, den Zugang zu ihrer Welt verliert. Huub Buijssens Standardwerk zeigt, was in den Köpfen Demenzkranker vor sich geht. Anschaulich und anhand vieler Beispiele erklärt der Psychogerontologe, was Demenz ist, beschreibt den Verlauf der Krankheit und gibt Rat für den Alltag. Wie findet man Kontakt zu Dementen, reagiert auf ihre Stimmungs- und Verhaltensprobleme? Und: Wie achtet man als Pflegender auf sich selbst?

Discover a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing Alzheimer's disease in Defeating Alzheimer's: Charting the Course Toward Cognitive Renewal. This insightful book blends cutting-edge research with practical strategies to help patients, caregivers, and families navigate the complexities of Alzheimer’s. With a focus on fostering resilience and improving quality of life, this book offers hope for those facing the challenges of cognitive decline.

What do you do when your reality slips away? If you're Sky Yardley and Jane Dwinell, you accept each new challenge, reshape your life, and write. When Sky was diagnosed with "probable early stage Alzheimer's" at age 66, he was determined to live as fully as possible. He researched dementia, talked about dementia, connected with other people with the disease, and wrote about it.

Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia is hard. It's hard whether you're caring for your spouse, parent, grandparent, sibling, other family member, or friend. And caring for a loved one with dementia can sometimes feel like a long, lonely journey. Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia can help.

This essential guide offers caregivers and healthcare professionals practical strategies to improve the quality of life for individuals living with dementia. Drawing on compassionate techniques, innovative solutions, and the latest technology, Innovative Dementia Care Strategies provides the tools needed to support both patients and caregivers through the challenges of dementia care.

Ist Alzheimer tatsächlich eine unvermeidliche Alterserscheinung, wie es immer heißt? Nein, sagt der Mediziner und Molekulargenetiker Michael Nehls. Es handelt sich vielmehr um eine Mangelerkrankung – und diese lässt sich zwar nicht medikamentös therapieren, aber vermeiden. Ursachen für Alzheimer sind zu wenig Schlaf, zu wenig Bewegung, ungesunde Ernährung und fehlende menschliche Wärme, kurz: unser heutiger Lebensstil. Eine bahnbrechende Erkenntnis – fundiert, informativ und aufrüttelnd! Mit vielen konkreten Tipps und Ratschlägen.

Alzheimer’s disease impacts millions, but with growing research and innovative strategies, there is hope. Conquering Alzheimer’s is a comprehensive guide that explores the roots of Alzheimer’s, breakthrough treatments, and lifestyle changes to preserve cognitive health. This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand, prevent, or care for Alzheimer’s disease.

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming and emotionally challenging, but it can also be one of the most rewarding roles you’ll ever take on. "Caring for Dementia Patients" is a comprehensive guide designed to empower caregivers with practical tools and compassionate insights to provide high-quality care throughout every stage of dementia.

O que pode florescer da convivência entre uma velhinha que está perdendo a memória e um menino que só pensa em jogos eletrônicos? A história nasceu a partir da colaboração de três autores que se experimentaram em diferentes linguagens. O texto escrito por Everson ganhou voz na narração de Mafuane, e depois uma narrativa visual composta por Juão Paulo Vaz. Assim, como é parte do caminho das histórias orais, a narração foi se modificando, perdendo uma parte aqui, ganhando outra ali, até fixar-se nessa edição.

What happened to the kind, lighthearted gentleman whose strong faith had grounded him for eighty years? When I was growing up, Dad was a playful, happy man who enjoyed bringing pleasure to his loved ones. Constructing a skating rink in the barnyard, planning trailer trips to Disneyland or Montana, building a wakeboard to tow us behind his boat were gifts. Hard-working and ingenious, his whimsy disguised the changes taking place. Dads mission to protect and care for others, while seeking his childhood dream of owning a farm, triggered a slow slide into the current of dementia.

Dementia affects millions of lives around the world, and its impact is only growing as populations age. Unraveling Dementia is a comprehensive guide that dives deep into the science behind dementia, offering clarity and hopes to patients, caregivers, and anyone seeking to understand this complex condition. From the causes and types of dementia to the latest treatments and cutting-edge research, this book sheds light on every aspect of the disease.

Caregiving is challenging, but understanding your loved one's behavior and using effective strategies can ease the burden.

In Valley of Forgetting, Jennie Erin Smith brings listeners into the clinic, the laboratories, and the Medellín trial center where Lopera’s patients receive an experimental drug to see if Alzheimer’s can be averted. She chronicles the lives of people who care for sick parents, spouses, and siblings, all while struggling to keep their own dreams afloat.

アルツハイマー病治療薬「レカネマブ」とは何か？どんな効果、副作用がある？治療期間や治療費はどれくらい？ 新たな治療の可能性を専門医が徹底解説！ いつもの定期健診で血液検査し、陽性ならば投薬で治療をはじめる…… そんな既存の慢性疾患のように「認知症」の進行もコントロールできる時代がやってくる！？

Alzheimer's caregiving challenges and how to deal with specific events. Care required for anyone is unique to that person's specific needs. Issues pertain to dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and anyone dealing with daily living challenges.

Did you know that some professionals think that most actions stem from unfulfilled needs? We can better address the needs of those we love by comprehending this fundamental principle and then applying that understanding to reframe the illness and its effects. This book will help you acknowledge and overcome interpersonal barriers preventing you from assisting your patient. Or, if you're recently diagnosed with dementia, your caregiver will agree from the start, and you'll be able to acquire the help you require reasonably quickly.

Caring for a loved one with dementia is one of the greatest challenges one might face in life. This book brings an overview of what family caregivers must know to identify and manage dementia symptoms, to make the best plans for future care, and avoid costly mistakes as dementia progresses. Pragmatic, concise, and straight to the point, yet with poignant anecdotes and compassionate wisdom, Ahead of Dementia is a must-listen for those who want to know how best to help their loved ones while also caring for themselves

This is the story of Carolyn’s mother, her dementia, and how they navigated her journey together. Your loved one may not force feed stuffed animals vanilla pudding or burn their neighbor’s mail like Fay did, but if you’re living through the sad realities of your loved one’s slow and tortuous farewell, this book will help you find solace as you deal with it realistically and with a heart at peace.

Learn to understand and care for those with dementia or Alzheimer’s in this indispensable guide, winner of a 2021 Best Indie Book Award. If you are caring for a parent who has dementia or Alzheimer's disease, what do you do first and where can you get help? Written by a daughter who provided care for her mom, Life Giving Dementia Care is an easy-to-listen, non-technical Amazon best-selling book (May 2021) that walks you step-by-step through dealing with all stages of dementia or Alzheimer's care.

The author shares his mother's story and the lessons he learned from her transition through the different stages of dementia. By reflecting on his mother's life and legacy from a Christian perspective, the author uses her story to illustrate the different stages of dementia and the challenges he faced as a caregiver. With goal of promoting awareness, the author discusses some of the new discoveries regarding the causes and the risk factors associated with dementia and Alzheimer's

O neurocirurgião Sanjay Gupta conversou com os mais renomados cientistas do mundo para derrubar mitos comuns sobre o envelhecimento e sugerir hábitos simples capazes de postergar e reverter os efeitos do tempo. Neste audiolivro claro e acessível, ele esclarece as principais dúvidas sobre os sintomas do declínio cognitivo, explica se existe a dieta ou o exercício ideal para o cérebro e se há realmente algum benefício em medicamentos, suplementos e vitaminas.

A loved one's dementia diagnosis can leave you feeling scared and overwhelmed. Now a renowned geriatrician who has helped thousands of families live happy, engaged lives—after a dementia diagnosis—shares her expertise in this easy-to-follow guide.

To inform the public and listeners that Alzheimer's disease is a multicausal chronic age-related illness with many contributing and aggravating factors. However, there are also many modifiable factors in your control to slow and halt the progression of the disease, and to improve the symptoms and quality of life. This audiobook is written for better understanding of the unpredictable and devastating nature of Alzheimer's, to dispel any of its myths, and to encourage and bolster awareness of the mitigating and beneficial circumstances in the development of this terrible affliction.

El cuido de un ser querido con demencia es uno de los mayores desafíos que uno puede enfrentar. Requiere resistencia, creatividad, planificación cuidadosa, y un buen conocimiento de las múltiples facetas de la demencia. Este libro ofrece una visión general de lo que los familiares cuidadores deben saber para identificar y controlar los síntomas de la demencia, hacer los mejores planes para la atención futura, y evitar errores costosos a medida que avanza la enfermedad.

In this book, Stephen G. Post offers new perspectives on the worth and dignity of people with Alzheimer's and related disorders despite the negative influence of "hypercognitive" values that place an ethically unacceptable emphasis on human dignity as based on linear rationality and strength of memory. With vignettes and narratives, he argues for a deeper dignity grounded in consciousness, emotional presence, creativity, interdependence, music, and a self that is not "gone" but "differently abled."

La enfermedad de Alzheimer es la enfermedad que probablemente más impacto social está generando a nivel de cuidados y dependencia, no solo porque la esperanza de vida es mayor que hace algunos años, sino porque afecta cada vez a edades más tempranas, y nuestra alimentación va más en contra. Las enfermedades causadas por la alimentación cada vez ocupan más lugar en la estadística de muertes en occidente.

46歳で若年性アルツハイマー型認知症と診断された夫とそれを見守る妻。絶望の淵にさした光、仲間たちとの出会い、当事者とその家族だから伝えられること。

A dementia diagnosis requires many new changes. Learn valuable tools for effective communication, reducing stress, handling difficult family members, accessing resources, and protecting your family from poor care, inappropriate placement, and other costly mistakes. Exchange fear, denial, and other barriers to success for confidence in becoming a skillful care manager for your loved one - quickly!

Women live longer than men. This is true in most societies. Most people want to live long and be healthy till they die. This is not true for dementia. Women have a higher prevalence of dementia than men, primarily because they live longer. There is really no treatment other than preventions; I will give you some suggestions on how you may be able to prevent dementia. It will not cost you anything, except I hope you buy my book, Women Living Longer with Dementia, for more details.