Dementia for Dummies - UK edition

by Simon Atkins

Your hands-on guide to dealing with dementia. If a loved one has recently been diagnosed with dementia, "Dementia For Dummies" provides trusted, no-nonsense guidance on what this may mean for you and your family. You'll get an understanding of the symptoms of dementia, make sense of the stages of the illness and grasp the differences between the various types of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

Dementia is an increasingly common condition that can have a significant impact on family life. Each person diagnosed is unique, and your loved one's symptoms can range from loss of memory to mood changes to communication problems and beyond. This sensitive, authoritative guide walks you through the different scenarios you may encounter as a family member or carer and explains step-by-step how you can keep your loved one as safe and as comfortable as possible--no matter how severe their symptoms are.Gives you the straight facts on dementiaCovers the symptoms, causes and risk factors of dementiaHelps identify and address the fears as you face a diagnosisProvides carers and family members with the information needed to help manage the illness

If you're looking for support as you adjust to caring for a loved one with dementia, "Dementia For Dummies" helps make it easier.

352 pages, Paperback

First published January 8, 2015

About the author

Simon Atkins is a family doctor, writer and medical journalist. He presented the four part BBC3 television series 'Make Me a Baby' and regularly appears on local and national radio discussing health issues. He has been a columnist for the Guardian and has contributed to The Observer Magazine, FHM, Take a break, The BMJ and Men's Health.

Reviews

[Sarah Booth]

I kind of just skimmed this. It had a good suggestion for when your dementia loved one is having a rough time and that is to tell them they are loved, safe and you're there with them and everything is okay. It is surprisingly helpful.

[Sharon Douglas · Rating 5 out of 5]

My husband was diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s and early stage Huntington's disease. He is aware of what is going on some of the time but he refuses to bathe or do any of the things the doctors tell him. He could hardly get around because all he does is sit in front of the TV all day. He refuses to go for a walk or to a senior center and he refuses to bathe. I was beside myself as we cannot go anywhere when he is dirty and stinks. I didn’t know what to do, I could not physically overpower him and make him do things and when I ask him he tells me I am not his boss. There has been little if any progress in finding a reliable treatment. His Primary care provider introduced me to Kycuyu Health Clinic and their amazing Herbal treatments. The treatment is a miracle. the disease is totally under control. No case of delusion, disorientation, forgetfulness, making things up, hallucination, Muscle weakness, jumbled speech, loss of appetite or confusion in the evening hours. Visit www. kycuyuhealthclinic . com Its just amazing!

[Sonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read. It is no-nonsense, practical and informative but with humour and compassion too.

[Candy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading this helped me prepare information for our appointment with a neurologist.

[Mari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative book.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned a lot of information from this excellent book. You are quit overwhelmed when your loved ones given this diagnosis. This book was an excellent place to learn about the different kinds of dementia and Alzheimer's. It was hard to read or I should say hard to handle what is coming next, but very informative.