Dementia and Alzheimer’s is a compassionate, comprehensive guide to understanding two of the most challenging and life-altering cognitive conditions of our time. Whether you’re a caregiver, family member, healthcare student, or someone navigating early symptoms, this book offers the clarity, knowledge, and support you need.
Inside, you’ll explore the distinctions between different forms of dementia, with a focused lens on Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type. Learn how memory loss progresses, what early symptoms look like, and how brain changes affect mood, behavior, and function over time. This book also walks you through critical topics such as genetic risk factors, early detection, diagnosis, and the current landscape of treatments, from medication to non-pharmacological therapies.
