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       Supplements Used for Memory and Brain Health

       Phosphatidylserine

       Huperzine A

       Apoaequorin

      Chapter 4: Practical Strategies for Caregivers

       Taking Away the Car Keys

       Signs of Driving Trouble

       Tips for Confiscating the Car Keys

       Dementia and Retirement

       If Dementia Interferes with Work

       Money Matters

       Home Safety Strategies

       Fall Prevention Tips

       Strategies for Reducing Agitation

       Interventions for Reducing Agitation

       Personal Hygiene

       Getting Help

       Options for Hired Caregivers

       Home Alone vs. Senior Living

       Technology to the Rescue

      Chapter 5: The Emotional Roller Coaster of Caregiving

       Coming to Grips: The Five Stages of Caregiving

       Denial

       Emotional Turmoil

       Chasing a Cure

       Grief

       Acceptance and Resolve

       Caregiving Can Be Dangerous to Your Health

       Take a Break: Respite Care

       Types of Respite Care

       Getting Real about Caregiver Expectations

       Staying Connected

       Beware of Depression

       Strategies for Beating Depression

      Chapter 6: Lifestyle Habits That Protect Your Brain

       Helping People Change Their Habits

       The Brain-Healthy Lifestyle

       Physical Exercise

       Mental Stimulation

       Exercise Your Neural Circuits

       Computer Brain Training

       Mental Benefits of Technology Use

       Techniques for Improving Memory

       Memorize a To-Do List

       Staying Socially Connected

       Balanced Nutrition

       10 Nutrition Tips to Keep Your Mind Sharp

       Stress Management

       10 Tips for Reducing Caregiver Stress

       Try This Stress-Reducing Meditation

      Chapter 7: New Research: Hope vs. Hype

       Searching for Treatments That Modify the Disease

       Volunteering for a Clinical Trial

       Checklist When Considering Enrollment in a Clinical Trial

       Research on Disease Biomarkers

       Examples of Biomarkers under Study for Alzheimer’s Disease

       Different Strategies for Attacking the Disease

       Examples of Alzheimer’s Treatments under Study

      Chapter 8: Planning for the Future

       When Does Genetic Testing Make Sense?

       Advanced Directives

       Strategies for Dealing with Conflicts over Advanced Directives

       Managing Finances

       Tips on Managing Money for a Loved One with Dementia

       Senior Living Options

       Looking to the Future while Appreciating the Present

      Acknowledgments

      Bibliography

      Index

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