Dementia Research

Eliminate the fear of dementia and unlock mental clarity for the golden years, even if you've struggled with cognitive decline for years. Are you worried about losing your independence to dementia as the years go by? Have you been overwhelmed by conflicting information that leaves you confused and anxious? Or maybe you're facing early cognitive symptoms and urgently need solutions that work? You are not alone. Many seniors share your fears and concerns, but the promise of a sharper, healthier mind is within reach. Whether you're navigating through the confusion surrounding dementia ...

Here's an essential behind-the-scenes foray into the world of cutting-edge memory research that unveils �ndings only now available to the general public.

"WHAT DO I DO NOW"? Is this a question you asked yourself after realizing you had become a caregiver for a loved one diagnosed with a neurological disease? This moment can be extremely stressful and daunting. I know what you are experiencing because for five years I was the caregiver for a loved one as she battled Lewy Body Dementia. My book can help you answer the above question by: Giving you an awareness and better understanding of neurological diseases and their effects on the patient. Provide you with knowledge of the medical tests and exams used in establishing a definitive diagnosis....

Your loved one’s Dementia impairs her ability to think, reason, and remember. Patients no longer recognize reality and often engage in difficult, irrational, and sometimes dangerous behavior.

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.

Aging - not cancer, not heart disease - is the underlying cause of most human death and suffering. The same cascade of biological changes that renders us wrinkled and gray also opens the door to dementia and disease. We work furiously to conquer each individual disease, but we never think to ask: Is aging itself necessary? Nature tells us it is not: There are tortoises and salamanders who are spry into old age and whose risk of dying is the same no matter how old they are.

Providing dementia care is profoundly stressful for families and caregivers. People with dementia or Alzheimer’s experience emotional distress, which leads to behavioral complications and the need for institutional care. However, if families and caregivers are able to identify the emotional needs caused by dementia and understand which skills are lost and which remain, they can lower the behavioral complications and their own stress.

Caring for a loved one with dementia comes with unique challenges sometimes at your own expense. You couldn't shake off the feeling any longer. You convince your loved one to get checked after showing multiple signs and symptoms. And as their doctor explains the results, the world around you slows down. Your feelings were correct - your loved one has dementia. And then reality hits: No one in your family has caregiving experience.

From the seven health conditions that are often mistaken for Dementia to understanding what causes neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, Dementia Must-Knows is the only caregiver’s guide to early-stage dementia you need.

“#1 International Bestseller, The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle quickly became an international sensation. The book brings together the latest in neuroscience research to present a new and proven approach to brain health and aging." The most important book you’ll read this year. The Neurogenesis Diet and Lifestyle brings together the latest in neuroscience research to present a new and proven view of brain health and aging. Only recently has it been discovered that the brain produces new brain cells throughout our entire lives, a process called neurogenesis. The rate at which we form ...

For the millions thrust into the unexpected role of dementia caregiver, this comprehensive guide offers essential support and practical solutions. Whether caring for aging parents, a spouse, or another loved one, you'll find the tools needed to navigate this challenging journey.

Dementia is a cruel disease, and neither this book nor any other make it all better. What this book aims to do, however, is show you that you can live with dementia and that there is life after a diagnosis. While dementia will steal a lot of the elements of your life, it can still leave you with much to be grateful for. Its progress can be delayed. And, ultimately, you and your loved ones can learn how to cope with it.

The story of Dr. Mary T. Newport's discovery and use of medium-chain fatty acids, which act like alternative fuel in the Alzheimer's brain, to aid her beloved husband, Steve, created such a stir when the first edition was published in 2011 that a second edition was needed to reflect the most recent developments. Dr. Newport brings the story of Steve's progress up to date and details the most recent research on a variety of topics, including possible causes of Alzheimer's and how infection, inflammation, and genetic makeup may affect an individual's response to fatty acid therapy.

Jerry Beller wrote the first book covering all significant dementias, which he updates annually. 2022 Dementia Research Overview summarizes dementia research for the entire year, providing an invaluable resource for researchers, physicians, dementia schools, caregivers, and anybody who wants a quick but thorough overview of dementia research over the past year. Impeccably researched and fully cited, Beller provides links to each study for you to read the full studies for the ones you choose. While few have time to read every study, this book covers over one hundred of the most essential ...

Do you feel overwhelmed caring for a loved one with dementia? Are you seeking practical advice, emotional support, and comprehensive insights into dementia care? If so, you're not alone. This book offers professional insights, practical strategies, and empathetic support, providing a comprehensive resource for managing daily challenges and complex legal and financial matters. Whether you're a seasoned caregiver or just starting, this guide offers valuable insights and reassuring guidance, making your caregiving journey less arduous and more rewarding.

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.

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.

Are you unsure of how to navigate difficult issues that are bound to arise, and this is causing you anxiety and stress? If so, you are not alone. There are 50 million people worldwide that are affected by dementia, and for each person is a caregiver who felt exactly what you are feeling right now.

Navigating the path of dementia can be daunting, but within this book lies a guiding light, a beacon of hope, and a wellspring of practical wisdom for those embarking on this unique journey. "Living with Dementia" is more than a book; it's an essential companion, a comforting hand extended to individuals, families, and caregivers, offering transformative insights and invaluable strategies to make each day a little brighter.

How do you grieve for someone who is physically still with you? How do you love them in the right way through that grief and sometimes frustration? Experiencing Dementia is written for the person who is in the wake of despair that the diagnosis of dementia brings. This brief but powerful book will help lead listeners through the needed grieving process.