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Summary

As you age, you may find yourself worrying about your memory. Where did I put those car keys? What time was my appointment? What was her name again? With more than 41 million Americans over the age of sixty-five in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor.Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory addresses these key concerns and more, such as . . .● What are the signs that suggest your memory problems are more than just part of normal aging?● Is it normal to have concerns about your memory?● What are the markers of mild cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative diseases?● How should you convey your memory concerns to your doctor?● What can your doctor do to evaluate your memory?● Which healthcare professional(s) should you see?● What medicines, alternative therapies, diets, and exercises are available to improve your memory?● Can crossword puzzles, computer brain-training games, memory aids, and strategies help strengthen your memory?● What other resources are available when dealing with memory loss?Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory is written in an accessible yet comprehensive style, featuring clinical vignettes and character-based stories that provide real-life examples of how to successfully manage age-related memory loss.

Duration: about 10 hours (09:40:52)
Publishing date: 2018-08-07; Unabridged; Copyright Year: 2017. Copyright Statment: —

• Science & Technology
• Body, Mind & Spirit
• University Textbooks & Dictionaries