Brain health as you age A practical guide to maintenance and prevention

Steven P. Simmons, 1966-

Book - 2018

While we may expect to live longer, many wonder if their brains will keep up with their bodies. This book looks at typical functions and declines of an aging brain, the signs and symptoms of problems, the available treatments, the financial responsibilities, and the factors that determine what kinds of care people might need as they age.

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Published
Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield [2018]
Language
English
Main Author
Steven P. Simmons, 1966- (author)
Other Authors
William E. Mansbach, 1966- (author), Jodi L. Lyons, 1959-
Physical Description
xii, 188 pages ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9781538109168
  • Acknowledgments
  • Disclaimer
  • Introduction
  • 1. Why Do We Care about Brain Health?
  • 2. What Is Your Brain, and How Does It Work?
  • 3. The Aging Brain: What's Normal, What's Not
  • 4. Warning Signs That Something Is Not Right
  • 5. Delirium
  • 6. Sudden Confusion: A Case Example of Delirium
  • 7. Defining the Dementing Diseases
  • 8. Other Insults to the Brain
  • 9. Lowering Your Risk for Cognitive Decline and Dementia
  • 10. Cognitive Exercises to Lower Your Risk
  • 11. Managing Expectations
  • 12. Sexuality in Normal Aging and Dementia
  • 13. Practical Advice for People with Dementia and Their Caregivers
  • 14. Advice in the Case of Stroke or Other Sudden-Onset Cognitive Problems
  • 15. Caregiver Survival Guide: Twenty-Five Helpful Tips
  • 16. Tales from the Other Side of the Bed: A Patient's Perspective
  • Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Glossary
  • Bibliography
  • Resources for Further Information
  • Index
  • About the Authors
Review by Booklist Review

Increased forgetfulness often comes with aging. But how much is normal? What are the warning signs of more serious disorders? What can we do to prevent Alzheimer's and dementia? A cognitive specialist, a physician, and an elder-care expert explore these issues in this informative study. They begin by describing the brain's normal functions and then detailing behaviors that indicate looming issues. Using case studies as examples, the team contrasts quickly developing conditions, such as delirium and strokes (which might have correctable, physical roots), and more slowly developing and less treatable diseases, including dementia and Alzheimer's. They offer suggestions on how to strengthen the brain that include physical activity, a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and cognitive exercises. Managing expectations is especially important, and the authors offer ways to assess conditions as well as practical tips for providing necessary care. Coauthor Jodi L. Lyons' own story of stroke and recovery is particularly revealing, giving readers a look at brain malfunction from the patient's point of view. Both patients and caregivers will benefit from this reassuring book.--Candace Smith Copyright 2018 Booklist

From Booklist, Copyright (c) American Library Association. Used with permission.
Review by Library Journal Review

Changes in brain function are an inevitable part of the aging process, but what is normal and what signals a problem? Internist Simmons, neuropsychologist William E. Mansbach, and eldercare expert Jodi Lyons provide a wealth of information, beginning with a brief overview of the brain's anatomy and physiology, followed by a discussion of both normal and abnormal aging signs. Delirium, different types of dementia, diagnosis and treatment options, along with case histories provide readers with facts that are easy to understand. They also detail methods for lowering the risk of cognitive decline with diet, exercise, and proper health care. Chapters on managing expectations, caregiving, and sexuality, in addition to a glossary and reading list, provide further helpful material. VERDICT An excellent resource for public and consumer health libraries as well as for caregivers.-Barbara Bibel, formerly Oakland P.L. © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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