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Author Cabot, Sandra, 1952-

Title Alzheimer's : what you must know to protect your brain and improve your memory. Dr Sandra Cabot's ground breaking 4-point program / Sandra Cabot
Published Camden, N.S.W. : Women's Health Advisory Service, 2005

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Description 312 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Contents What is Alzheimer's -- Causes of memory loss -- How to improve your memory -- Abnormal loss of memory -- How common is Alzheimer's? -- The brain-normal versus Alzheimer's -- The three main parts of the brain -- The Alzheimer's brain -- The 4 stages of Alzheimer's disease -- Risk factors for Alzheimer's -- Depression and dementia -- Are you depressed? -- Alzheimer's symptoms -- The 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's -- The most common symptoms of Alzheimer's -- Common changes in mild Alzheimer's -- Common changes in moderate Alzheimer's -- Common changes in severe Alzheimer's -- Testing for Alzheimer's -- Medical history -- Laboratory tests -- Genetic testing -- Brain imaging tests -- 4-point program -- Point 2. Brain foods and recipes -- Fats and the brain -- Fish oil and the brain -- Cholesterol and the brain -- Food sources of omega-3 fats -- Phospholipids and the brain -- Antioxidants and the brain -- Folic acid and the brain -- Dr Cabot's DO's and DON'Ts -- Brain saving recipes -- Raw juice recipes to save your brain -- Brain boosting smoothies -- 4-point program -- Point 3. Brain boosting supplements -- Types of supplements -- 4-point program -- Point 4. Brain games -- Medications -- Drugs to improve memory -- Natural hormone therapy -- Cholesterol lowering drugs -- Care giving and final thoughts -- Dealing with the diagnosis -- Communication -- Bathing -- Dressing -- Eating -- Activities -- Exercise -- Incontinence -- Sleep problems -- Hallucinations and delusions -- Wandering -- Home safety -- Driving -- Visiting a person with Alzheimer's -- Choosing a nursing home -- Adards -- Final thoughts for today and the future -- Obstacles to more effective treatments and a possible cure -- Resources for Alzheimer's patients/carers
Summary "We are all living longer, but was the fragile human brain designed to last as long as we are now living? Each day, in every corner of the world, thousands of people have their brains, destroyed by Alzheimer's disease. It's a deadly epidemic that's only getting worse. Dr Cabot's book is based on her careful research and 30 years of experience as a medical doctor ; in it you'll find new hope and many new options in your battle to reduce your risk of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. With no current cure available for Alzheimer's, this book is esssential reading for those who don't want to leave the fate of their brain to chance." -- back cover
Notes Includes index
Bibliography Includes bibliographic references: pages 290-295
Subject Alzheimer's disease -- Prevention -- Popular works.
Alzheimer's disease -- Prevention.
Alzheimer's disease.
Brain damage -- Alternative treatment.
Brain.
Memory -- Nutritional aspects.
Memory.
Author Women's Health Advisory Service
ISBN 0958613796 (paperback)
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