The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

The Spectrum of Hope; An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Hardcover. Zustand: Very good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very good. Kseniya Show (Author photograph) (illustrator). First Printing [Stated]. xii, 324 pages. Index. The DJ has slight wear and soiling. Small corner creases on several back pages. Inscribed by the author on the fep. Inscription reads 10/17/17 NY For Helena Seiden: I just think you are simply terrific! Fondly, Gayatri Devi. A neurologist who specializes in dementia and memory loss, Dr. Gayatri Devi rewrites the story of Alzheimer's by defining it as a spectrum disorder, affecting different people differently. The Spectrum of Hope grips the reader, humanizes the science, and offers equal parts wisdom and practical advice with skillful ease. But beyond that, it offers real hope. Dr. Gayatri Devi is a neurologist in New York, New York and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital at Northwell Health. She received her medical degree from Other and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Neurologists diagnose and treat brain and nervous system disorders. Examples of medical conditions they treat include migraines, strokes, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis and sleep disorders, such as narcolepsy. Imagine finding a glimmer of good news in a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. And imagine how that would change the outlook of the 5 million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, not to mention their families, loved ones, and caretakers. A neurologist who's been specializing in dementia and memory loss for more than 20 years, Dr. Gayatri Devi rewrites the story of Alzheimer's by defining it as a spectrum disorder, like autism, Alzheimer's is a disease that affects different people differently. She encourages people who are worried about memory impairment to seek a diagnosis, because early treatment will enable doctors and caregivers to manage the disease more effectively through drugs and other therapies. Told through the stories of Dr. Devi's patients, The Spectrum of Hope is the kind of narrative medical writing that grips the reader, humanizes the science, and offers equal parts practical advice and wisdom with skillful ease. But beyond the pleasures of great reading, it's a book that offers real hope. Here are chapters on how to maintain independence and dignity; how to fight depression, anxiety, and apathy; how to communicate effectively with a person suffering from dementia. Plus chapters on sexuality, genetics, going public with the diagnosis, even putting together a bucket list, because through her practice, Dr. Devi knows that the majority of Alzheimer's patients continue to live and work in their communities. They babysit their grandkids, drive to the store (or own the store), serve their clients, or otherwise live fulfilling lives. That's news that 5 million people are waiting to hear. Artikel-Nr. 88274

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