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Author:   Simon Poole
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Dimensions:   Width: 13.70cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.30cm
Weight:   0.136kg
ISBN:  

9781394368617

ISBN 10:   1394368615
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   26 February 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
Availability:   Out of stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Part 1: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia 3 CHAPTER 1: Introducing Alzheimer's and Dementia 5 CHAPTER 2: Diagnosing Alzheimer's and Dementia 15 CHAPTER 3: Identifying the Symptoms and the Effects on the Brain 21 CHAPTER 4: Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer's and Dementia 27 Part 2: Coping with Alzheimer's and Dementia 35 CHAPTER 5: Living with Alzheimer's or Dementia 37 CHAPTER 6: Considering Treatment Options 51 CHAPTER 7: Staying Informed and Participating in Research 57 Part 3: Supporting Someone with Alzheimer's or Dementia 65 CHAPTER 8: Helping Someone Live with Alzheimer's or Dementia 67 CHAPTER 9: Ethical and Advocacy Considerations 81 CHAPTER 10: Medical Complications and End-of-Life Care 87 CHAPTER 11: Finding the Support You Need as a Caregiver 95 Part 4: Social, Cultural, and Spiritual Considerations 101 CHAPTER 12: Social and Cultural Implications 103 CHAPTER 13: Spiritual Considerations 107 CHAPTER 14: Challenges and Awareness 111 Index 117

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Dr. Simon Poole is a Cambridge, UK–based medical doctor, teacher, and researcher with more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. A widely published expert, he appears regularly in the media—including print, radio, and television—and has contributed to numerous academic journals. He is the award‑winning author of several books, including The Olive Oil Diet, The Real Mediterranean Diet, and Diabetes For Dummies, among others.

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