Dispatches from the Land of Alzheimer's

by Daniel Gibbs

In 2006, Daniel Gibbs, author of A Tattoo on my A Neurologist's Personal Battle against Alzheimer's Disease (soon to be a documentary produced by MTV/Paramount+), first noticed symptoms which he now knows to have been early signs of his Alzheimer's Disease. Daniel still writes every day, something he credits with keeping his mind sharper and his demons at bay. This book is a personal collection of essays written over the past two years that describe his own personal experiences, first treating patients with Alzheimer's, and now living with the disease himself. The book presents an up-to-date discussion of recent advances and setbacks in Alzheimer's research. Humane and hopeful, this book offers evidence-based information on how it may be possible even now to slow progression of the disease.

178 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 22, 2024

Reviews

[William A Minner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very worthwhile follow-up to Daniel Gibbs' first book "A Tattoo on my Brain", about his path and 'adventures' in early Alzheimer's-land. What makes the book particularly interesting and educational is Dr. Gibbs' education and career in neurology, which provides him with a unique perspective on his progression (which thankfully has been relatively slow through the time that this book was published). Gibbs openly discusses the risk factors tied in Alzheimer's (both genetic and patient practices), lifestyle choices to lessen the risk of incidence or slow progression, strategies to handle Alzheimer's limitations, and the heterogenous nature of disease progression. I appreciate the time and effort that Dr. Gibbs put into this book, which helps educate us neuro-laymen.

[Susan Belperio · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even though Daniel Gibbs, a retired neurologist, is in the mild cognitive impairment or early Alzheimers stage, you would never know it from the incredibly informative and scientific way in which he has written this book. His cognitive reserve must be huge, allowing him to be able to so eloquently describe the pros and cons of various drugs and treatments, some of which he has been a part of via his participation in various studies. A wonderful read, looking at Alzheimers from both sides now.

[ella · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

super informative, lots of great perspective from both inside and outside the disease in short, digestible chapters. a little repetitive and at times disjointed as he switches between science and personal memory and at times the prose gets a little weighed down by scientific terminology. in terms of works of popular science, it definitely leans more into the science than other works i’ve read. good read for anyone interested in the treatment and experience of alzheimer’s.

[Patrick B · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is hope in the future. Live for the moment!

I enjoyed Daniel Gibbs's book. It is written in a straightforward fact fact-filled approach with compassion and sincerity. Thanks, Dan! P. Dolan, Denver, CO.