Brain health as you age : a practical guide to maintenance and prevention / Steven P. Simmons, William E. Mansbach, Jodi L. Lyons.
While we may expect to live longer, many wonder if their brains will keep up with their bodies. This book looks at typical functions and declines of an aging brain, the signs and symptoms of problems, the available treatments, the financial responsibilities, and the factors that determine what kinds of care people might need as they age.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781538109168
- ISBN: 1538109166
- Physical Description: xii, 188 pages ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Why do we care about brain health? -- What is your brain, and how does it work? -- The aging brain : what's normal, what's not -- Warning signs that something is not right -- Delirium -- Sudden confusion : a case example of delirium -- Defining the dementing diseases -- Other insults to the brain -- Lowering your risk for cognitive decline and dementia -- Examples of specific cognitive exercises to lower your risk -- Managing expectations -- Sexuality in normal aging and dementia -- Practical advice for people with dementia and their caregivers -- Advice in the case of stroke or other sudden onset cognitive problems -- Caregiver survival guide -- Tales from the other side of the bed : a patient's perspective.
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- Subject:
- Brain > Aging.
Memory disorders in old age.
Available copies
- 16 of 17 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
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- 0 current holds with 17 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swansboro Branch Library | 616.8045 SIM (Text) | 36015000946521 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | 616.804 SIM (Text) | 22281500139540 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | 616.8 SIM (Text) | 31250200070204 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Enka-Candler Library | 616.8045 SIM (Text) | 0020512078757 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Haywood County Main Library | 616.8 Simmons (Text) | 33115007664679 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| High Point Library | 616.8045 Simmons (Text) | 30519009967285 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Lenoir Library | 616.8 Si (Text) | 50669012441441 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Madison-Mayodan Public Library | 616.8045 S (Text) | 31554010464203 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Maggie Valley Library | 616.8 Simmons (Text) | 33115007664808 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| North Asheville Library | 616.8045 SIM (Text) | 0020512063353 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
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Summary:
While we may expect to live longer, many wonder if their brains will keep up with their bodies. This book looks at typical functions and declines of an aging brain, the signs and symptoms of problems, the available treatments, the financial responsibilities, and the factors that determine what kinds of care people might need as they age.
