Understanding Alzheimer's is a practical guide for the hundreds of thousands of Australians dealing with this extremely challenging condition.
Each week, 1500 Australians are diagnosed with Alzheimer's or a dementia-related illness. This timely book answers many of the common questions asked by carers, patients and the public, including:
· How is Alzheimer's diagnosed?
· Is it possible to prevent and/or slow down the disease?
· What are the risk factors for contracting Alzheimer's?
· What are the best current treatments, and what is the research telling us about new treatments?
· How can diet, physical activity and mental exercise be used to help manage the disease?
· What are the emotional and legal issues around caring for someone with Alzheimer's?
Drawing on some of Australia's top experts in the field, and containing numerous personal stories and a section on where to get help, this guide offers the best and latest medical information as well as compassionate and reassuring advice for those whose lives are affected by Alzheimer's. Professor Ralph Martins, Foundation Professor of Ageing and Alzheimer's, Edith Cowan University, Perth is a leading expert in Alzheimer's disease whose career has spanned more than 25 years and resulted in over 200 scientific publications.
