Karen Kassel has 2 audiobooks on Listento.it, narrated by 1 narrator, with an average listener rating of 5★ across 1 ratings. The most-rated is Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease Stages, Treatments, and Other Medical Considerations.
Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease Stages, Treatments, and Other Medical Considerations
Summary
Over three million people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's every year in the US. Alzheimer's affects the entire family. Has your loved one been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease? Do you know how to recognize the symptoms and distinguish them from other forms of dementia? Do you know how to choose a doctor and care for your loved one? A diagnosis of Alzheimer's can be confusing and devastating at the same time. Author Laura Town's personal experience with this disease, and co-author Karen Kassel's pharmacology background, make them the perfect team to unravel the mysteries of Alzheimer's. Learn: How to recognize warning signs The prognosis, symptoms, and stages of Alzheimer's disease Methods for delaying the onset and slowing the progression Special considerations for early Alzheimer's Available tests, treatment options, and clinical trials
©2015, 2018 Laura Town (P)2018 Laura Town
Nutrition for Brain Health
Summary
Dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, is characterized by cognitive decline and decreased brain function. Recent scientific studies have investigated the role of nutrition in dementia, and have provided suggested nutritional changes for those at risk for dementia. This book discusses nutritional interventions that can promote brain health to decrease the risk of developing dementia, as well as slow the progression of the disease in those diagnosed with dementia. If you or your loved one are at risk for developing dementia, following the guidelines presented in this book can help you maintain your brain health and fight against the onset of dementia. If you or your loved one are already diagnosed with dementia, this book will provide insights into nutritional changes that may slow the progression of the disease, and it also presents tips for helping your loved one with severe dementia maintain adequate nutrition when eating becomes difficult.
©2015 Laura Town (P)2015 Laura Town