It can be terrifying to witness a loved one's cognitive decline. But
for millions of families around the world, that fear becomes reality
year after year. Researchers estimate that more than 150 million people
around the world could be living with dementia by 2050. While there is
currently no known cure for dementia, Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's
Disease and Other Dementias combines the latest research on preventive
methods, current treatment options, and advice for living well with
dementia, to help those affected by the disease.
Traditionally, very little has been known about Alzheimer's disease and
other types of dementias. But recent advances in medical research shine
a light on information previously unknown about these debilitating
diseases.
In the seventh edition of Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease and Other
Dementias, expert neurologists from the Mayo Clinic organize this new
research into a thorough and digestible guidebook that provides
caregivers with the most up-to-date information regarding the disease.
The book presents a comprehensive look at the typical symptoms
associated with dementia, current findings regarding common causes of
the disease, and gives essential tips for managing the day-to-day
challenges of caring for someone with dementia.
While Alzheimer's disease is the most well-known type of dementia, Mayo
Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias also touches on other
types of dementia--like Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal degeneration,
and vascular cognitive impairment--and how these conditions are
frequently developed.
Additionally, this book provides a transparent look at the neurological
changes that can occur within a dementia patient's brain, and details
how to differentiate between the signs of normal aging versus aging with
dementia.
Though dementia-related diseases are one of the fastest-growing
epidemics in the world, Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer's Disease and Other
Dementias provides an invaluable reference guide on dementia, helping
bring peace of mind to those affected by the disease and their
caretakers.
