Is It Alzheimer's? 101 Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions About Memory Loss and Dementia

<p><b>A renowned medical expert answers your most pressing questions about memory loss, causes of dementia, diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and more.</b></p><p>Has someone in your family been diagnosed with Alzheimer''s disease—or are you worried about developing dementia yourself? In this revised second edition of <i>Is It Alzheimer''s?</i>, medical expert Dr. Peter V. Rabins educates both new and current readers with updated answers to often-asked questions about memory loss and dementia. </p><p>Written in a conversational, accessible Q&A style, the book is organized into seven unique sections. This new edition includes improved methods of diagnosis and new therapies and pharmaceutical options. A companion to the best-selling <i>The 36-Hour Day</i>, which Dr. Rabins coauthored, this book discusses:</p><p>• how to distinguish aging-associated memory difficulties from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and early dementia<br/>• how mild cognitive impairment and dementia are diagnosed<br/>• what tests are needed to be eligible for recently approved anti-Alzheimer''s drugs<br/>• what factors influence the progression of dementia<br/>• whether it''s possible to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer''s disease or dementia<br/>• how to improve the quality of life of people with dementia<br/>• how to assess long-term care facilities and nursing homes<br/>• available treatments, including medication<br/>• how to explain the symptoms of Alzheimer''s disease and dementia to others<br/>• how to provide caregivers with psychological and emotional support<br/>• and much more</p><p>Aimed at people worried about their memory, as well as friends and family members of the estimated 5.1 million US adults with dementia, the book offers helpful directions and comfort. <i>Is It Alzheimer''s?</i> is a quick, accessible, and essential reference for anyone navigating the confusion of memory loss.</p>