Alzheimer's Answer Book

Description

Written by an experienced doctor who began his career as a geriatric psychiatrist, "The Alzheimer's Answer Book" covers such topics as: is Alzheimer's hereditary; what can I do to prevent Alzheimer's; are there memory exercises I should be doing; what is the best treatment; how do I know what level of care is right; how close are we to finding a cure; and, how can I avoid caregiver burnout. Written in an easy-to-read Q&A format, "The Alzheimer's Answer Book" explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers.

Charles Atkins, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist working in Waterbury, Connecticut. He's on the clinical faculty at Yale University, where he trained. He has published over a hundred articles and columns as well as numerous psychological thrillers.