Forget What You Think You Know About Dementia

Payton Freeman

• 06 september 2018
• 9781370103980

Samenvatting:

Dementia is often described as an "old person's disease," but that belief leaves many people unprepared for what actually lies ahead. Research now shows that the changes leading to dementia can begin years—sometimes decades—before a diagnosis is ever made.

Forget What You Think You Know About Dementia is a clear, compassionate guide for people facing uncertainty—whether you or someone you love has been diagnosed, you're noticing early warning signs, or you want to understand how brain health is shaped over a lifetime.

This book walks you through:

• what dementia is (and what it isn't)
• what to expect during testing and diagnosis
• the questions to ask medical professionals
• how dementia progresses through its stages
• practical considerations for care, lifestyle, and support
• trusted resources you can explore at your own pace

Written from lived experience and extensive research, this is not a clinical textbook or a promise of easy answers. It is a grounded companion for navigating a difficult reality with more clarity, preparation, and agency.

If you are a caregiver, a family member, someone newly diagnosed, or simply trying to make informed choices about your brain and long-term health, this book offers guidance without fear-mongering or false hope.

Dementia changes lives—but understanding what's happening and knowing what to do next can make the road ahead less overwhelming