This easy-to-read booklet will help readers learn about the difference between mild forgetfulness and more serious memory problems such as Alzheimer's disease and dementia; causes of memory problems and how they can be treated; and how to get help for serious memory loss. Includes vignettes, a resource list, and glossary. Please also check out Understanding Alzheimer's Disease: What you need to know as another authoritative companion resource from the U.S. National Institutes of Health and the U.S. National Institute on Aging-- avaialble in the following formats: ePub format ISBN: 9780160930157 Standard Web PDF ISBN: 9780160930164 Keywords: memory loss; forgetfulness; memory problems; cognitive impairment; mild cognitive impairment; MCI; Alzheimer's disease; dementia; vascular dementia; depression; emotional problems

Learn the difference between normal forgetfulness and more serious memory problems. Find out what causes memory loss, and when and where to get help.

This easy-to-read booklet will help readers learn about Alzheimer’s disease, its symptoms and treatments, when to see the doctor, research studies, and where caregivers can get help. Includes vignettes, a resource list, and glossary. Please also check out Understanding Memory Loss: What to do when you have trouble remembering, as another authoritative resource from the U.S. National Institutes of Health and U.S. National Institute on Aging availabe in the following formats: ePub ISBN: 9780160930133 Standard Web PDF ISBN: 9780160930140 Keywords: Alzheimer's disease; memory problems; dementia; causes; symptoms; treatments; caregiving help

Budson (geriatrics and neurology, Harvard U.) and Solomon (psychology and neuroscience, Williams College, Massachusetts) offer generalist and specialist, student and veteran clinicians a guide to caring for people with memory loss from Alzheimer's disease or other causes. They cover evaluating the patient with memory loss, differential diagnosis of memory loss, treating memory loss, behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia, additional issues, and case studies. Among specific topics are mild cognitive impairment, normal pressure hydrocephalus, cholinesterase inhibitors, caring for and educating the caregiver, and legal and financial issues. Appendices with technical material are available online. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).

This book presents recent Alzheimer’s research advances in an easy-to-understand language. It defines the disease and its stages and explains how memory works. Brain health is defined and the biological causes of Alzheimer's are detailed. The new methods of diagnosis are shown with a chapter on the progression of the disease. The current research of biotechnology companies is detailed with the expected results for patients. Considerations of stock valuation of pharmaceutical corporations engaged in Alzheimer's research and the expected release of the new drugs in their pipeline are given. Therapies, vaccines, and diagnostic tests are presented clearly, whether already available or still in development. The intention of this book is to bridge the gap between books on caregiver advice with tips to manage the disease and the science behind the current research. All scientific terms are explained in a way that is easy to follow and prepares the reader for discussions with medical experts. Cellular and molecular explanations of the causes and mechanisms of Alzheimer's progression are presented. Prevention of the disease and practical steps to protect brain functions are offered.