Summary:
The Royal Society of Medicine – Your Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease is the patient’s ultimate source of essential and invaluable information. Providing all the necessary facts, guidance and support, this book will enable the reader to make informed choices and regain control of their life.



Written by the leading expert on Alzheimer's disease, this book explains all about the degenerating illness that effects thousands of people every year. Covering all aspects of the disease, from its symptoms and diagnosis to how it can be treated and practical advice on how to cope with the illness in everyday life, this book will inform, reassure and support you when you need it the most.



The clear, straightforward design of the book together with original features such as myth/fact boxes, key terms, question and answer sections and a chapter on who the patient/carer might meet in the NHS and their role in the treatment of the disease will prepare the reader for all that may lie ahead.

• The only and ultimate source of information that a patient or carer will need to read and refer to throughout the illness.
• Written by Professor Alistair Burns, a highly regarded expert on Alzheimer’s disease, who has a vast amount of experience and knowledge.
• Having been edited and approved by The Royal Society of Medicine, this book is THE reliable authority on Alzheimer’s disease.
• Endorsed by the relevant charity – an added seal of approval. For each book sold we will donate 50p to this charity.
• The jargon-free writing style and the many informative and attractive features of the book will ensure that it guides, supports and informs the reader at all times.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
What is Alzheimer's disease?
What can I do if I think I have a memory problem?
Tests for Alzheimer's disease
Treatments
The experience of dementia
Planning the future
Commonly asked questions
Ten ways to improve your memory
How to access help?
Glossary
Index

About the Author(s):
Professor Alistair Burns is a highly experienced and respected expert on Alzheimer's disease. He is Professor of Old Age Psychiatry at Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester. He also lectures at the University of Manchester and has written, edited and contributed to hundreds of highly respected publications.

Readership:
Essential reading for anyone who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease or those close to a person who has the illness who want to understand more.

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