When Memory Fades: What To Expect at Every Stage, from Early Signs to Full Support for Alzheimer’s and Dementia

While the percentage of people with cognitive impairment is relatively low compared to people with other health concerns, recent research shows an uptick in those dealing with memory issues. This book is important not just for those experiencing decline but also for caregivers and families, helping them make the best decisions to improve quality of life for everyone. Geriatrician Chin (medical director of the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention) provides both a medical and personal perspective, as his father had Alzheimer’s. Chin takes readers through the realities of what to expect from the doctor, testing procedures, what is happening to the brain, when and where to get help, what current research and drugs are offered, and more. An extensive bibliography; a resource list of organizations, podcasts, and websites; and a glossary make this a good, stand-alone work for beginning to understand the road ahead. This book is written with compassion and vulnerability and provides a perspective of hope amid the reality.