Books by Andrew E. (Prof Budson

Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Guide for Families begins by explaining Alzheimer's disease and dementia, and how to manage problems with memory, language, vision, emotion, behavior, sleep, and bodily functions. Next discussed are which medications help-and which make things worse. Caring for yourself and building a care team are then covered, as well as how to sustain your relationship. Final chapters discuss the progression ofdementia, the eventual death, and how to plan for life afterwards. It is written in an easy-to-read style, featuring clinical vignettes and character-based stories that provide real-life examples of how to successfully manage Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory is written in an easy-to-read and comprehensive style, featuring clinical vignettes and character-based stories that provide real-life examples of how to successfully manage age-related memory loss. Neurologist Andrew Budson and neuropsychologist Maureen O'Conner tackle the frequently-asked questions, showing what lapses in memory are normal and which need immediate medical attention, what kinds of alternative and pharmacologicaltreatments can help, and strategies to keep the memory active as you age.