Coping with Memory Problems by Sallie Baxendale

Coping with Memory Problems by Sallie Baxendale

For every person who develops Alzheimer's, there are thought to be at least another eight whose memory problems are severe enough to affect the quality of their lives. This book addresses all forms of memory loss, organic and non-organic; it explores all forms of memory loss, organic and non-organic. It suggests practical ways of coping, as well as what to do if you are concerned about your tendency to forget things, or if you are caring for someone who has memory difficulties. Topics include: different types of memory, such as prospective, autobiographical and procedural how memory goes wrong – a checklist why memory might go wrong – normal age-related decline, physical illness, worry, medication, hormonal changes, diet, alcohol, and disease the role of anxiety, depression and stress in memory problems dementia and how it might manifest neurological damage myths and misconceptions when to seek further help – tell-tale signs and symptoms

"Memory problems can be worrying and difficult to understandThis book is written by a internationally renowned neuro-psychologist - and is clear and helpful to anyone with any interest in this issue." * Dr Dominic Heaney, Consultant Neurologist and Honorary Senior Lecturer, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery *

Dr Sallie Baxendale is a consultant clinical neuropsychologist at the Institute of Neurology, University College. She is widely published (the Lancet, the British Journal of Medicine, Neurology) She is author of Epilepsy: Complementary and Alternative Treatments, Sheldon Press.

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Titel	Coping with Memory Problems
Autor	Sallie Baxendale
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Bindungsart	Paperback
Verlag	John Murray Press
Erscheinungsjahr	2014-03-20
Seitenanzahl	128
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