Memory Health

Caring for someone with dementia is challenging, especially when it comes time to think about other living arrangements. What do you need to know about dementia, including its different stages? Gerontologist and dementia care consultant Rachael Wonderlin has written a compassionate book to help friends and family members of those living with dementia answer the tough questions. In practical, down-to-earth language, The Caregiver's Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities walks the listener through key points about dementia care.

Why do we vividly recall a traumatic childhood event but forget where we left our keys five minutes ago? How can a scent take us back fifty years while a colleague's name eludes us? In this compact introduction, two leading psychological researchers describe memory—how it works and why it sometimes doesn't; how it can be tricked, trained, or improved; and what changes with time. In a manner as engaging as it is informative, Fergus Craik and Larry Jacoby explain the strengths and weaknesses of memory.

Expanding upon one of the most-read New York Times Magazine features of 2012, Smarter penetrates the hot new field of intelligence research to reveal what researchers call a revolution in human intellectual abilities. Shattering decades of dogma, scientists began publishing studies in 2008 showing that "fluid intelligence" - the ability to learn, solve novel problems, and get to the heart of things - can be increased through training. But is it all just hype?

Unleash Your Brain's Full Potential and Transform Your Life! Are you tired of forgetting names, misplacing keys, or struggling to recall important details? Do you wish you could learn faster, remember more, and keep your mind sharp as you age? Imagine a life where information sticks, your focus is unwavering, and new knowledge comes with ease. This isn't just another memory book; it's your comprehensive guide to unlocking the incredible power hidden within your own brain. Written by an author and expert in cognitive enhancement, Boost Your Brainpower: Improve Your Memory with Fun Activities...

Imagine finding a glimmer of good news in a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. And imagine how that would change the outlook of the five million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, not to mention their families, loved ones, and caretakers. A neurologist who's been specializing in dementia and memory loss for more than 20 years, Dr. Gayatri Devi rewrites the story of Alzheimer's by defining it as a spectrum disorder - like autism, Alzheimer's is a disease that affects different people differently.

IT ALL BEGAN IN THE YEAR 1912... Over seventy years ago, a five-year-old girl named Mary Bentley was mistakenly left behind on the docks of an English harbor whilst her family set sail to America for a better life... After being missing for over fourteen years, Mary, now a nineteen-year-old woman, was quite miraculously found by her mum in a small, local library in Lansbury, England... PRESENT DAY Many years later, at the age of seventy-five, it is time to embrace the highly emotional story of the woman she ultimately became. At the same time, she revisits her life's journey and also shares...

If you are tired of being stuck in the same negative habits, and old fears and unnecessary limitations are holding you back from getting extraordinary results in your life, neuro linguistic programming may be just what you need to create drastic positive change in your life. This bundle contains 12 manuscripts to learn about NLP to help you master your psychology.

As we age, our memories become unreliable; we misplace things and forget details. In Ultimate Memory Magic, memory expert Jim Karol shows that these side effects of aging are not inevitable. His memory-boosting system, called Cogmental Intelligence, goes beyond preserving mental acuity and actually enhances memory and mental function through lifestyle changes and mental exercises. Concentration, alertness, and focus can all be strengthened - by anyone, at any age.

Every 40 seconds, someone in the US suffers a heart attack or stroke, and every 65 seconds someone develops dementia. The culprit is cardiovascular disease - and rates are soaring in younger, seemingly healthy people. World-renowned cardiovascular specialists Bradley Bale, MD, and Amy Doneen, DNP, have pioneered a lifesaving method to prevent these devastating events - and reverse the disease that causes them.

The daily challenges of living – and thriving – with the realities of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia and Alzheimer’s affect millions worldwide, reshaping the lives of individuals and their loved ones. In this book, readers will find a compassionate guide to understanding, managing, and navigating the complexities of these life-altering conditions. With expert insights and practical tools, this book helps caregivers, families, and patients face the journey ahead with knowledge, resilience, and hope. This book contains the following: The early signs of dementia and how to ...

In this book, board-certified neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Braun inspires listeners to make lasting improvements by understanding the truth about brain health and provides expert guidance through the maze of conflicting media advice on supplements, brain games, nutrition, and exercise. She interviews eight leading brain-health experts, combining their insights with cutting-edge research to offer proven strategies to implement the five steps of the High-Octane Brain. Interactive exercises guide listeners to develop a personalized program for optimal brain health.

Chief CNN medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta helped countless people keep their brains sharp and effortlessly productive with KEEP SHARP. In 12 Weeks to a Sharper You, he now provides a step-by-step 12-week program to help you put his transformational ideas into daily practice. This workbook makes it easy to apply Gupta’s groundbreaking tips and research to establish healthy behaviors for life. The 12-week program will help you feel less anxious, sleep better, improve energy, think more clearly, and become more resilient to daily stress.

Do you wish you could read a 200+ page book in a day, remember 80% of what you learn, or keep your attention on an activity for hours at a time, no matter how difficult and boring? Most people assume these skills are for the mentally gifted or those who go through a rigorous academic training. The truth is, faster reading, stronger memory, and higher concentration are within your reach. In fact, you already have this ability, you're just not using the correct approach.

When Most People Hear ADHD They Think Meds. But What If There’s Something More That Can Dramatically Improve Living With ADHD — To The Point You’d Say “How Did I Ever Live Without This?!” Getting diagnosed with ADHD can be life changing, suddenly everything clicks. The trouble focusing on unrewarding tasks — or even starting them, dealing with constant lateness due to time blindness. It all makes sense.

A noted neuroscientist reveals groundbreaking research on how fitness and exercise can combat mental health conditions such as anxiety, dementia, ADHD, and depression, and offers a plan for improving focus, creativity, and sleep.

The new edition of Creating Moments of Joy is filled with more practical advice sprinkled with hope, encouragement, new stories, and generous helpings of humor. In this volume, Brackey reveals that our greatest teacher is having cared for and loved someone with Alzheimer's and that often what we have most to learn about is ourselves.

With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory addresses these key concerns and more. Accessible yet comprehensive, this book features clinical vignettes and character-based stories that provide real-life examples of how to successfully manage age-related memory loss.

Science writer Sadie Dingfelder has always known that she’s a little quirky. But while she’s made some strange mistakes over the years, it’s not until she accosts a stranger in a grocery store (whom she thinks is her husband) that she realizes something is amiss. With a mixture of curiosity and dread, Dingfelder starts contacting neuroscientists and lands herself in scores of studies. In the course of her nerdy midlife crisis, she discovers that she is emphatically not neurotypical.

In ancient, pre-literate cultures across the globe, tribal elders had encyclopedic memories. They could name all the animals and plants across a landscape, identify the stars in the sky, and recite the history of their people. Yet today, most of us struggle to memorize more than a short poem. Using traditional Aboriginal Australian song lines as a starting point, Dr. Lynne Kelly has since identified the powerful memory technique used by our ancestors and indigenous people around the world.

If you are interested in learning the best ways possible to improve mental health then you need to listen to Exercise for the Brain: 70 Neurobic Exercises to Increase Mental Fitness Prevent Memory Loss. This audiobook is in a fashion that is easy to understand and the author himself has used quite a number of the techniques outlined in the text to his own benefit. As more and more people seek better ways to retain and improve their memory this audiobook is well timed.