The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

by Gayatri Devi MD
The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

The Spectrum of Hope: An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

by Gayatri Devi MD

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Overview

Imagine finding a glimmer of good news in a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.

And imagine how that would change the outlook of the 5 million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, not to mention their families, loved ones, and caretakers. A neurologist who’s been specializing in dementia and memory loss for more than 20 years, Dr. Gayatri Devi rewrites the story of Alzheimer’s by defining it as a spectrum disorder—like autism, Alzheimer’s is a disease that affects different people differently. She encourages people who are worried about memory impairment to seek a diagnosis, because early treatment will enable doctors and caregivers to manage the disease more effectively through drugs and other therapies.

Told through the stories of Dr. Devi’s patients, The Spectrum of Hope humanizes the science, and offers equal parts practical advice and wisdom with skillful ease, along with real hope. Here are chapters on how to maintain independence and dignity; how to fight depression, anxiety, and apathy; how to communicate effectively with a person suffering from dementia. Plus chapters on sexuality, genetics, going public with the diagnosis, even putting together a bucket list—because through her practice, Dr. Devi knows that the majority of Alzheimer’s patients continue to live and work in their communities. They babysit their grandkids, drive to the store (or own the store), serve their clients, or otherwise live fulfilling lives. That’s news that 5 million people are waiting to hear.

 

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781523500581
Publisher: Workman Publishing Company
Publication date: 10/31/2017
Sold by: Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format: eBook
Pages: 256
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Gayatri Devi, MD, MS, FACP, FAAN, is an attending physician at Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health and a Clinical Professor of Neurology at Downstate Medical Center. She is a board certified neurologist, with additional board certifications in Pain Medicine, Psychiatry, and Behavioral Neurology, and she served on the faculty of New York University’s School of Medicine as Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry until 2015. She is the author of over 50 publications in peer-reviewed journals on the topic of memory loss, as well as the books Estrogen, Memory and Menopause (Alphasigma Press, 2000), What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Alzheimer's Disease (Time Warner Books, 2004), and A Calm Brain (Dutton, 2012). She lives and practices in New York City.
 

Table of Contents

Introduction
Chapter 1: Do I have Alzheimer's? Identifying Memory Disorders and the Importance of Early Diagnosis
Chapter 2: I have Alzheimer's. Now what? Alzheimer's as a Spectrum Disease - and Using a Multipronged Treatment Approach
Chapter 3: Whether I have Alzheimer's disease is nobody's business but my own. When and How to Share the Diagnosis.
Chapter 4: Do I need to quit my job? Continuing to Work with Dementia - and Knowing When to Retire
Chapter 5: Who says I can't drive? Maintaining Independence and Dignity in Alzheimer's
Chapter 6: Will I pass this on to my children? The Genetics of Alzheimer's - and Paths to Prevention
Chapter 7: Do I feel special challenges as a woman? Gender and Alzheimer's
Chapter 8: I just don't care about anything anymore. Treating Depression and Anxiety in Dementia and What to Do About Apathy
Chapter 9: I'd be crazy not to be paranoid! Apraxis, Paranoia, and Other Frustrating Behaviors and How to Effectively Communicate When Logic Doesn't Work
Chapter 10: I'm not lost - I'm on the road less traveled. Why Not to Worry About Wandering
Chapter 11: I can't take it anymore! Advice to Caregivers: Self-Care, Stress Reduction, and When to Seek Additional Help
Chapter 12: I think my husband is cheating on me. Navigating Sexuality, Suspicion, Affairs, and Special Arrangements
Chapter 13: Should I go to the hospital if I'm sick? Treating Medical Illness Alongside Dementia
Chapter 14: Whether you like it or not, here's what I want. Maintaining Individuality in the Face of Alzheimer's
Chapter 15: I would rather die at home. Living and Dying with Dignity - in the Comfort of Home
Chapter 16: Gee, that must be depressing! My Life as a Physician Specializing in Alzheimer's - Trials, Rewards, and Lessons Learned
 
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