Defying Dementia - Robert A. Levine - Bog

Written to encourage defensive action, Defying Dementia is a guide to understanding and preventing dementia in all its forms. For readers interested in learning about dementia and the measures that can be taken to avert its onslaught, it is also for caregivers and family members of impaired patients struggling to figure out how best to meet their loved one's needs. In clear and accessible language, Levine explains the various types of dementia, its increasing incidence, current treatments, and new approaches on the horizon. Advocating a healthy lifestyle to prevent the onset of dementia, he offers methods that help people of all ages incorporate healthy living habits into their daily lives. Stories of real people struggling with dementia illustrate how its various forms can be recognized and addressed.