Newswise — ROCHESTER, Minn. — Misplacing keys, forgetting the way to a doctor’s appointment, trouble recalling a neighbor’s name: Are these examples of typical aging? What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia? What’s actually happening to the brain, and how can you keep it healthy?
The second edition “Mayo Clinic on Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: A Guide For People with Dementia and Those Who Care for Them” answers these questions and more. A follow-up to the 2013 edition, this 414-page paperback expands on young-onset Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementias, and offers more guidance for care partners.
“While researchers are still working on new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, significant progress has been made in our ability to diagnose dementia and detect Alzheimer’s disease changes…
