Understanding Brain Aging and Dementia
Download or Read eBook Understanding Brain Aging and Dementia PDF written by Lawrence J. Whalley and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 661 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Lawrence J. Whalley |
| Publisher | : Columbia University Press |
| Total Pages | : 661 |
| Release | : 2015-07-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780231536370 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0231536372 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Understanding Brain Aging and Dementia by : Lawrence J. Whalley
Book excerpt: The life course method compares an individual's long-life and late-life behaviors to gauge one's mental decay. Arguing the life course approach is the best and simplest model for tracking mental development, Lawrence J. Whalley unlocks the mysteries of brain functionality, illuminating the processes that affect the brain during aging, the causes behind these changes, and effective coping strategies. Whalley identifies the genetic factors that determine the pace of aging and the behaviors, starting in childhood, that influence how we age. Through vignettes, charts, and tables, he composes an accessible book for patients, family members, and caretakers struggling to make sense of a complex experience.
