01990cam a2200313 i 4500 334617270 TxGeo 20171201120000.0 170720s2017||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9780761193098 hbk. 076119309X hbk. (OCoLC)994208173 TxGeo rda Devi, Gayatri. The spectrum of hope : an optimistic and new approach to Alzheimer's disease and other dementias / Gayatri Devi, MD. ©2017. New York, NY : Workman Publishing, [2017] xii, 324 pages ; 24 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Includes index. "By defining Alzheimer's Disease as a spectrum disorder---like autism, it affects different people differently---Dr. Gayatri Devi offers new hope for its millions of sufferers. A neurologist who's been specializing in dementia and memory loss for more than 20 years, Dr. Devi shares the stories of her patients in the kind of narrative medical writing that grips the reader, humanizes the science, and offers equal parts practical wisdom and advice. She explains the importance of an early diagnosis; drugs and therapies that can help manage the disease; and how to cope, from maintaining independence to the best ways to fight depression and apathy. There are chapters on sexuality, genetics, communication, even staying on the job---because through her practice, Dr. Devi knows that the majority of Alzheimer's patients continue to live and work in their communities. They babysit the grandkids, drive to the store (or own the store), serve their clients, or otherwise live fulfilling lives."--Back cover. 20171213. Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease. Prevention. Dementia. QS5