WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT (TM):

The director of the New York Memory and Healthy Aging Services offers sound advice for patients and caregivers facing Alzheimer's disease. This guide covers prevention, treatment, and coping with memory loss and examines the symptoms and stages of Alzheimer's.

Introduction

xi

PART I: ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND THE BRAIN

The Brain, Memory, and Alzheimer's Disease

3

(15)

Could It Be Alzheimer's Disease?

18

(26)

Causes of and Risk Factors for Alzheimer's Disease

44

(15)

Uncovering Alzheimer's Disease

59

(23)

A Pound of Prevention

82

(23)

PART II: LIVING, REALLY LIVING, WITH ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Brain Boosters: An Exercise Program for Mental Fitness

105

(38)

A Pharmacological Approach

143

(20)

Complementary and Hormone Therapies

163

(13)

Stimulating the Senses

176

(16)

When Alzheimer's Isn't the Only Health Concern

192

(17)

Dealing with Challenging Behaviors

209

(24)

Coming to the Aid of Caregivers

233

(15)

Looking Ahead: The Future of Alzheimer's Disease

248

(7)

Glossary

255

(6)

References and Suggested Readings

261

(4)

Appendix

265

(6)

Index

271

(12)

About the Author

283

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WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT (TM): ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE The Complete Guide to Preventing, Treating, and Coping with Memory Loss

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