From the Book - First edition.
Part 1: Aging and dementia. Ch. 1. Typical aging
Ch. 2. Abnormal aging and dementia
Ch. 3. Diagnosing abnormal signs and symptoms
Part 2: Alzheimer's disease. Ch. 4. The basics of Alzheimer's disease
Ch. 5. Dementia due to Alzheimer's disease
Ch. 6. Mild cognitive impairment
Ch. 7. Preclinical Alzheimer's disease
Ch. 8. Treatment of Alzheimer's disease
Ch. 9. Research trends in treatment and care
Part 3: Causes of dementia other than Alzheimer's. Ch. 10. Frontotemporal degeneration
Ch. 11. Dementia with Lewy bodies
Ch. 12. Vascular cognitive impairment
Ch. 13. Other causes of dementia
Part 4: Promising strategies to imrpve cognition. Ch. 14. Staying mentally sharp
Ch. 15. Keeping a healthy lifestyle
Action guide for caregivers.