Supplements Used for Memory and Brain Health
Chapter 4: Practical Strategies for Caregivers
Tips for Confiscating the Car Keys
If Dementia Interferes with Work
Strategies for Reducing Agitation
Interventions for Reducing Agitation
Chapter 5: The Emotional Roller Coaster of Caregiving
Coming to Grips: The Five Stages of Caregiving
Caregiving Can Be Dangerous to Your Health
Getting Real about Caregiver Expectations
Strategies for Beating Depression
Chapter 6: Lifestyle Habits That Protect Your Brain
Helping People Change Their Habits
Mental Benefits of Technology Use
Techniques for Improving Memory
10 Nutrition Tips to Keep Your Mind Sharp
10 Tips for Reducing Caregiver Stress
Try This Stress-Reducing Meditation
Chapter 7: New Research: Hope vs. Hype
Searching for Treatments That Modify the Disease
Volunteering for a Clinical Trial
Checklist When Considering Enrollment in a Clinical Trial
Research on Disease Biomarkers
Examples of Biomarkers under Study for Alzheimer’s Disease
Different Strategies for Attacking the Disease
Examples of Alzheimer’s Treatments under Study
Chapter 8: Planning for the Future
When Does Genetic Testing Make Sense?
Strategies for Dealing with Conflicts over Advanced Directives
Tips on Managing Money for a Loved One with Dementia
Looking to the Future while Appreciating the Present
Acknowledgments
Bibliography
Index