Exploring Alzheimer's

With a wealth of resources and up-to-the-minute information, The 10 Best Questions for Living with Alzheimer's shows you and your family how to move past a scary diagnosis and use the power of questions to become your own best health advocate -- for yourself and for your loved one.

Written by those touched by the disease, this collection of more than 50 stories recounted by the spouses, victims, caregivers, friends, and family members provides a look at their journeys and serves as a companion to those currently struggling to cope with Alzheimer's.

An early diagnosis gives you the time you need to educate yourself about the condition and important resources that can help you and your loved ones. This book will provide you and your caregiver with useful advice and information on the topics you need most.

Eat your veggies! Stay away from sweets! You've heard it all a million times before. But why is eating right important? Help kids stay healthy (good food is good brain food too!); and help them encourage those around them to be healthy.

In this provocative and groundbreaking book, Dr. Whitehouse, a prominent expert in brain aging, transforms the way we think about and treat Alzheimer's disease. He offers simple nutritional and exercise strategies that can keep readers vital and able to share their wisdom as they age.

Whether your doctor prescribes it or not, laughter is the best medicine! These jokes, riddles, and brain teasers will keep the whole family laughing and thinking.

Keep your brain active with a collection of 575 amazing teasers, tricks, riddles, and mind expanding exercises. Everything is beautifully illustrated with intricate drawings, game boards, and diagrams, and neophytes will appreciate the detailed instructions.

Taylor, a retired psychologist who has been diagnosed with dementia associated with Alzheimer's, presents a unique account of his experiences for those with Alzheimer's disease, their family and caregivers.

When the author was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at age 57, he set out to write down his memories and to chronicle his struggle with the disease. A moving portrait of Alzheimer's and a great read for anyone affected. He also wrote a follow-up, When It Gets Dark: An Enlightened Reflection On Life With Alzheimer's.

When Zach comes for his annual vacation, Gramps has just learned that he has Alzheimer's. Together, they start a "Memory Box": as they reminisce about other years, Gram writes down the stories; they also include this summer's events and find old photos to put into the box. Upbeat, but also sensible and perceptive.

Scrapbooking is a great activity to share with a youngster and to exercise your memories. This beginner’s book includes step-by-step instructions for 22 projects and is illustrated with color drawings. Younger children may need assistance with some basic tools, but, for the most part, the projects are simple to assemble.

Although Alzheimer's is not a mental illness, sufferers sometimes act in unpredictable ways. This book introduces the topic of mental illness compassionately and in a way that children can understand, and can also be a comfort to a child witnessing a loved one suffering from Alzheimer's.