Publications - Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
PTSD from War Stress Linked to Dementia, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central, Sep 3 2010.
“A new study suggests that veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may have a greater risk for dementia than veterans without PTSD. ”
Drug Found to Thwart Mental Decline, Grow Brain Cells in Rodents, by Cell Press, World Science , Jul 8 2010.
“Scientists have discovered a chemical that they say restores memory-forming capacity in aging rats, likely by promoting the survival and growth of new cells in the brain’s memory hub. ”
Activity Level Important for Women's Mental Health, by Rick Nauert, Psych Central , Jul 2 2010.
“New research finds women can lower their risk of late-life cognitive impairment by performing physical activity. ”
The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z., by Kate Messner, 2010.
A Caregiver's Guide to Lewy Body Dementia, by Helen Buell Whitworth, 2010.
Hard Choices for Loving People: CPR, Artificial Feeding, Comfort Care and the Patient with a Life-Threatening Illness, by Hank Dunn, Jul 21 2009.
“Fifth Edition. This book covers the most common medical treatment decisions faced by those who are living with a life-threatening illness. CPR (resuscitation efforts), artificial feeding, hospitalization of an ill person and shifting to a hospice approach are all considered in depth. Besides these most common treatment decisions, there are sections on ventilators, dialysis, antibiotics and pain control. This book is not just for the elderly but for anyone facing a life-threatening illness. See www.hardchoices.com for more information. ”
Large Study Points to the Brain Benefits of Eating Fish, by Roni Caryn Rabin, The New York Times , Jul 21 2009.
“A diet rich in fish may help ward off dementia, a study in developing countries has found. ”
Connecting the Dots, by Judith London PhD, 2009.
Remember This, by S.T. Underdahl, 2008.
Still Alice, by Lisa Genova, 2008.
What If It's Not Alzheimer's, A Guide to Dementia, by John Trojanowski, 2007.
Understanding Difficult Behaviors: Some Practical Suggestions for coping with Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Illnesses, by Anne Robinson, MA, Beth Spencer, MSW, and Laura White, MSW, 2007.
Still My Grandma, by Véronique Van den Abeele, 2007.
What's Happening to Grandpa?, by Maria Shriver, 2004.
Mom, Are You There? Finding a Path to Peace Through Alzheimer’s, by Kathleen A. Negri, 2003.
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