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      • Memory
        October 2015

        Memory Problems

        A Sheldon Short Guide

        by Dr Sallie Baxendale

        For every person who develops Alzheimer's, there are thought to be at least another eight whose memory problems are severe enough to affect the quality of their lives. If you are struggling with memory problems yourself or are caring for someone who has memory difficulties, this book has been written to help you cope. Topics include: why memory might go wrong why you never forget to ride a bike how we retrieve information from our long term memory word finding difficulties or the 'tip of the tongue' phenomena the role of anxiety, depression and stress in memory problems diet and exercise dementia and other neurological damage myths and misconceptions when to seek further help

      • Memory
        July 2015

        Living with the Challenges of Dementia

        A guide for family and friends

        by Patrick McCurry

        More than 800,000 people in the UK are currently affected by dementia, a figure set to increase as the population ages. This book, addressed to carers and loved ones, explores how to handle the difficult emotions involved in looking after a loved one with dementia, such as denial, shame, anger, guilt and grief. It examines the harrowing process of effectively losing a person on a day-to-day basis, and suggests the best ways to maintain psychological health and well-being. Topics include: Understanding the changes in memory, personality and behaviour; Developing an understanding of personal challenge; Overcoming loneliness and isolation; How family dynamics may affect the caring experience; The long goodbye - coping with progressive decline; Severe dementia and end of life care; Finding meaning in the experience is there a positive side of looking after someone with dementia?

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