Publisher's Synopsis
A renowned medical expert answers your most pressing questions about memory loss, causes of dementia, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and more.
Has someone in your family been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease-or are you worried about developing dementia yourself? In this revised second edition of Is It Alzheimer's?, medical expert Dr. Peter V. Rabins educates both new and current readers with updated answers to often-asked questions about memory loss and dementia.
Written in a conversational, accessible Q&A style, the book is organized into seven unique sections. This new edition includes improved methods of diagnosis and new therapies and pharmaceutical options. A companion to the best-selling The 36-Hour Day, which Dr. Rabins coauthored, this book discusses:
how to distinguish aging-associated memory difficulties from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early dementia
how mild cognitive impairment and dementia are diagnosed
what tests are needed to be eligible for recently approved anti-Alzheimer's drugs
what factors influence the progression of dementia
whether it's possible to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or dementia
how to improve the quality of life of people with dementia
how to assess long-term care facilities and nursing homes
available treatments, including medication
how to explain the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and dementia to others
how to provide caregivers with psychological and emotional support
and much more
Aimed at people worried about their memory, as well as friends and family members of the estimated 5.1 million US adults with dementia, the book offers helpful directions and comfort. Is It Alzheimer's? is a quick, accessible, and essential reference for anyone navigating the confusion of memory loss.
