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    Dementia: A Very Short Introduction
    Dementia: A Very Short Introduction
    Dementia: A Very Short Introduction
    Audiobook4 hours

    Dementia: A Very Short Introduction

    Written by Kathleen Taylor

    Narrated by Mary Sarah

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    As more of us live longer, the fear of an old age devastated by brain diseases like dementia is growing. Many people are already facing the challenges posed by these progressive and terminal conditions, whether in person or because they are caring for loved ones. Dementia is now the fifth most common cause of death across the world. It is a small wonder that understanding, preventing, and finally curing these illnesses is now a global priority.

    Recent advances in brain research have given scientists a better chance than ever of finding ways to help patients, carers, and clinicians dealing with dementia. Yet there is still no effective treatment. Why has progress been so slow? And what can we all do to reduce our chances of getting the disease? In this Very Short Introduction Kathleen Taylor offers a guide to the science of dementia and brain aging. Never forgetting the human costs of brain disorders-movingly illustrated throughout the book-she also discusses their costs to society. Clearly explaining the research, she sets out the main ideas which have driven dementia science, and the new contenders hoping to make a breakthrough. Taylor also looks at risk factors, and how to lower our chances of succumbing to dementia.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTantor Media, Inc
    Release dateJul 31, 2020
    ISBN9781705206287
    Dementia: A Very Short Introduction

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