Defeating Dementia: What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's and Other Forms of Dementia by Richard Furman

Defeating Dementia: What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's and Other Forms of Dementia

by 

Richard Furman

Dementia. It's one of the most dreaded conditions we face as we age. Many people claim they would rather be diagnosed with cancer than dementia or Alzheimer's. What many don't realize is that dementia is not a forgone conclusion as we get older. Our own lifestyle choices and habits can have a significant impact--for good or ill--on our chances of developing the disease. And that means there's hope.

Drawing from the latest medical research, Dr. Richard Furman helps readers understand dementia and Alzheimer's and shows them how to make three powerful lifestyle changes that can help decrease the probability of developing this disease. He explains how eating the right foods, exercising, and sustaining an ideal weight can dramatically reduce the likelihood of developing dementia in the first place, and even how it can slow the progression of the disease in someone who has already received a diagnosis.

My Thoughts:

Defeating Dementia by Richard Furman is a great resource for any family or person who is facing dementia. This book is a great tool to help you navigate questions about dementia, the stages and how you can prevent it from your life. This book has a lot of information on the biology of Alzheimer's and how to slow it down, which I find fascinating. I also found this book easy to understand and ways to decrease my opportunities of of developing Alzheimers. This is a great guide to help people understand Alzheimer's, steps to to deal with it and ways to manage, prevent and help those who are in it. Overall, I thought this book was a great resource. I give this book a 4.5/5 stars. A favorable review was not required for a complimentary copy.