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Dementia: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
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Dementia: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Series: Very Short Introductions
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List price R270
Loot Price R218
Discovery Miles 2 180
You Save R52 (19%)
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As more of us live longer, the fear of an old age devastated by
brain diseases like dementia is growing. Many people are already
facing the challenges posed by these progressive and terminal
conditions, whether in person or because they are caring for loved
ones. Dementia is now the fifth most common cause of death across
the world. It is small wonder that understanding, preventing, and
finally curing these illnesses is now a global priority. Recent
advances in brain research have given scientists a better chance
than ever of finding ways to help patients, carers, and clinicians
dealing with dementia. Yet there is still no effective treatment.
Why has progress been so slow? And what can we all do to reduce our
chances of getting the disease? In this Very Short Introduction
Kathleen Taylor offers a guide to the science of dementia and brain
ageing. Never forgetting the human costs of brain disorders -
movingly illustrated throughout the book - she also discusses their
costs to society. Clearly explaining the research, she sets out the
main ideas which have driven dementia science, and the new
contenders hoping to make a breakthrough. Taylor also looks at risk
factors, and how to lower our chances of succumbing to dementia.
Assessing current and potential treatments, including both drugs
and other approaches, she explains, clearly and gently, what help
is available for someone who is diagnosed with dementia, and how to
boost the chances of living well with the condition. ABOUT THE
SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University
Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area.
These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new
subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis,
perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and
challenging topics highly readable.
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