A Personal Guide To Living With Progressive Memory Loss

Memory loss can create problems in every aspect of a person's life. The challenge of communicating thoughts and feelings can be made even harder by other people's negative perceptions of dementia. This book provides practical guidance for coping with progressive memory loss, and includes examples of real people who have faced similar challenges. These stories highlight both good and bad ways to deal with the problems that arise, and are also useful for describing the experiences of memory loss to friends and family. The authors suggest ways of maintaining physical and mental health by staying active and engaged in society. They also offer techniques for improving communication, preserving self-esteem and overcoming the stigma associated with memory loss. A Personal Guide to Living with Progressive Memory Loss offers inspiration and advice for anyone in the early stages of dementia. It also provides useful insight for family and friends who wish to offer support for a loved one affected by progressive memory loss.

This book is for individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), their loved ones, and health care professionals who care for these patients. The text is loaded with up-to-date, scientifically substantiated knowledge about what MCI is, how it affects people, and how to take a proactive approach to health and wellbeing for living with MCI.

"As you have grown older, you may have noticed changes in your memory. You might find yourself walking into a room and forgetting why you are there. It might be more difficult to remember the name of someone you just met. You may also notice that it takes longer to come up with words in conversation"--

Originally published in 1981, The 36-Hour Day was the first book of its kind. Thirty years later, with dozens of other books on the market, it remains the definitive guide for people caring for someone with dementia. Now in a new and updated edition, this best-selling book features thoroughly revised chapters on the causes of dementia, managing the early stages of dementia, the prevention of dementia, and finding appropriate living arrangements for the person who has dementia when home care is no longer an option.

People affected with memory loss have many questions: Why am I experiencing memory loss? How can I improve my memory? What can I do to keep memory loss symptoms from interfering with my life? To whom should I turn for help? Ahead of Memory loss brings answers to these and other important questions for those who are determined to fight memory loss. Ahead of Memory Loss is a comprehensive guide to understanding, preventing, and fighting memory loss symptoms. It empowers readers to build protective systems against its potentially destructive effects-whether financial, social, emotional, or medical. It is written in a clear and direct way, bringing essential information and practical strategies to support people affected with memory loss-including those who have been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, or early stages of Alzheimer's. Ahead of Memory Loss provides straightforward, real-world effective strategies to outsmart memory loss delivered by an expert in memory care.

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When Sir John Hale suffered a stroke that left him unable to walk, write or speak, his wife, Shelia, followed every available medical trail seeking knowledge of his condition and how he might be restored to health. This book is a unique exploration of aphasia - losing the ability to use or comprehend words - as well as of the resilience of love.

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