Alzheimers and Other Dementias: Answers at Your Fingertips

This book is for anyone who has been affected by Alzheimer's or another dementia. You may have been recently diagnosed, you may know someone who is experiencing symptoms, or you may be caring for someone with the condition. There are over 100 different types of dementia. The most common are Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies. Symptoms of dementia include loss of memory, confusion and problems with speech and understanding. Most forms of dementia cannot be cured. This book answers 276 questions about the realities of dementia, and provides you with the knowledge to understand the condition and take control.