How to Prevent Dementia

<b>Dr Richard Restak</b> is Clinical Professor of Neurology at George Washington University and was previously President of the American Neuropsychiatric Association. He has lectured on the brain and behaviour at the Pentagon and NASA and written more than 20 books on the human brain two of which have been <i>New York Times</i> bestsellers. <p><i>How to Prevent Dementia </i>begins with the principle that the more we know about dementia the easier it is to prevent or delay it. A better foundation of knowledge also helps people to understand and interact thoughtfully with loved ones living with the condition.<br><br>The book shows that dementias exist on a spectrum starting with perfectly normal performance and ending at the extremes of mental dysfunction. Dr Restak also provides practical advice on how to reduce your risk of developing the condition and sheds light on both the positive and more challenging consequences of pioneering new dementia medications that will soon be available.<br><br>At the end of the book the reader will understand what practical steps can be taken each day to lessen the odds of dementia and how to take advantage of new medications all while gaining a better understanding of thinking and what it is like to have it falter.</p> <p><i>How to Prevent Dementia </i>begins with the principle that the more we know about dementia the easier it is to prevent or delay it. A better foundation of knowledge also helps people to understand and interact thoughtfully with loved ones living with the condition.<br><br>The book shows that dementias exist on a spectrum starting with perfectly normal performance and ending at the extremes of mental dysfunction. Dr Restak also provides practical advice on how to reduce your risk of developing the condition and sheds light on both the positive and more challenging consequences of pioneering new dementia medications that will soon be available.<br><br>At the end of the book the reader will understand what practical steps can be taken each day to lessen the odds of dementia and how to take advantage of new medications all while gaining a better understanding of thinking and what it is like to have it falter.</p> <b>[A] comprehensive compendium of everything we know about memory and how we might improve it</b> Our memory defines both who we are and who we think we are. Memory makes us human and explains why one of our greatest fears is the cruel loss of memory associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. <b>In this wonderfully lucid and erudite book Richard Restak explains the varied nature of memory how we can enhance our memory why memory fails and the action of aids that may or may not enhance our memory. I recommend this book as an essential read for anybody interested in knowing what it is to be human</b> <b>Thought provoking</b> .... Tips its hat at some very big ideas Drawing on relevant scientific findings as well as practical wisdom dating back to ancient times <b>Richard Restak has written a fine and comprehensive book about human memory. Whether you are a cognitive scientist an interested student a worried elder or simply a curious reader you are likely to marvel at and possibly enhance your mnemonic skills</b>