Dementia Body

Get the best science in everyday language in this updated first book to focus on all 19 primary dementias. Recommended for medical professionals, caregivers, and dementia families who want an overview of the 19 dementia types. The author does not recommend the book for dementia patients, but for anybody else who wants a quick but thorough dementia overview. The book includes all the information from our 19 Dementia book series, minus most the repetition. We cover the following dementias: Dementia with Lewy Bodies Parkinson's disease dementia Corticobasal Syndrome Posterior Cortical Atrophy ...

Caring for a loved one with dementia is one of the greatest challenges one might face in life. This book brings an overview of what family caregivers must know to identify and manage dementia symptoms, to make the best plans for future care, and avoid costly mistakes as dementia progresses. Pragmatic, concise, and straight to the point, yet with poignant anecdotes and compassionate wisdom, Ahead of Dementia is a must-listen for those who want to know how best to help their loved ones while also caring for themselves

Did you know that some professionals think that most actions stem from unfulfilled needs? We can better address the needs of those we love by comprehending this fundamental principle and then applying that understanding to reframe the illness and its effects. This book will help you acknowledge and overcome interpersonal barriers preventing you from assisting your patient. Or, if you're recently diagnosed with dementia, your caregiver will agree from the start, and you'll be able to acquire the help you require reasonably quickly.

An in-depth understanding of progressive brain failure, dementia symptoms, the conditions that cause dementia, what to expect, investigating behaviors, dementia care facilities, promoting a high quality of life, and determining when it's time for Hospice care.

For years, award-winning journalist Polly Vernon drove her body around like it was a car - and she had zero interest in the manual. This book charts her mission to lift the bonnet, have a good old rummage and find out what's really going on. She talks to neuroscientists, academics, medics, midwives, gynaes, psychologists and physios. People who really know their stuff. And so here it is, THE complete guide to the female body - head to toe, inside and out, physical and emotional - with reassuring advice on how to mitigate the ways it makes life trickier.

Alzheimer's diseases and Lewy body dementia affect millions of individuals and families. Learn how the modern diet, high in animal protein and refined sugar, is a major contributor to these debilitating disorders. Also learn how a whole food, plant-based diet can aid in their prevention and recovery.

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.

“I did read large parts of his book ‘Parkinson Warrior’ already and I am overwhelmed by the interesting and important information it has for me, especially since I am still struggling with my present Neurologist about the most useful concept of medication. The book will help me to formulate my concerns in a better way. Thank you - Dankeschoen” - dietbaum, Amazon reader “Liked every page and each topic. My husband is now reading it, finally, 9 years after Dx, facing the reality he denied. His dad and grandfather both were afflicted, we were care givers for his dad. This book, more ...

Caring for a loved one who is gradually losing their mental and physical abilities over time is one of the most challenging tasks. However, by adopting a family-centered approach, we can overcome caregiver burnout and find solace in supporting one another. In many traditional cultures, the elderly receive care from the wider community and the entire family unit. They are respected for their wisdom and knowledge and as a valuable link to the past and family history. Unfortunately, in our modern-day Western culture, we are conditioned to be self-reliant, independent, and often isolated.

Stanley Drummond is dreaming the worst kind of dream; the kind that never ends. Trapped in his subconscious and unable to find his way back to the real world, Stanley discovers that he can change his surroundings to at least make himself more comfortable while he waits for the alarm-clock to wake him up. Denise Kawaii's tragic novelette uncovers the lonely and confusing existence of a nursing home patient lost in the dreams and memories of a life once lived. A Giraffe in the Room inspires readers to cherish the memories of those they love, before the dreams they inhabit vanish.