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What to Remember When You Are Forgetting

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A definitive guide to navigating each stage of Alzheimer's and dementia for the recently diagnosed and their caregivers, from international dementia, memory and healthy ageing expert Dr Zaldy Tan.

International memory and Alzheimer’s disease specialist Dr Zaldy Tan tackles everything you need to know about living well with Alzheimer’s and dementia, including:

  • Preparing for an initial assessment
  • Understanding phases of cognitive decline
  • Planning medical care
  • Handling home safety and fall prevention
  • Supporting your loved one at each stage
  • New treatments and coping modalities everyone should know

He also shares stories of hope from the remarkable individuals and families he’s treated over the years, describing how they handled both difficult changes and incredible triumphs after diagnosis. Written with warmth and understanding, Dr Tan offers support, guidance and comfort each step of the way.

Critics Review

’I wish this book had been around when we were navigating my mum through dementia. As well as being a brilliantly practical guide for anyone dealing with the condition, Dr Tan writes with warmth, empathy and perhaps most importantly, hope.' Marianne Jones, journalist, podcaster and ambassador for Dementia UK
Author Dr Zaldy Tan
Narrator Feodor Chin
Duration 10 hours and 16 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9780008839208
Format Audiobook
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Genre Coping with Alzheimer’s and dementia, Geriatric medicine, Health systems and services, Home nursing and caring, Neurology and clinical neurophysiology, Nursing and ancillary services, Popular medicine and health
Availability AU, GB, IE

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