This groundbreaking explanation of the causes and treatment of Alzheimer's disease rests on the author's belief that Alzheimer's is merely one of several types of dementia—and that in most cases dementia is avoidable. He further explains that the various forms of dementia may well be different manifestations of the same set of underlying problems. Rather than being the inevitable result of aging, the author asserts dementia is primarily the result of bad diet, stress, lack of mental and physical exercise, and other poor lifestyle choices.
Dr. Mendelson begins his book with a straightforward explanation of how the brain ages—physically, structurally, and chemically. He then explains the various methods for diagnosing dementia, as well as how it can often be misdiagnosed if a person has suffered a head injury or stroke, has a hormone or vitamin deficiency, or is taking a medication whose side effects can mimic dementia. The remainder of the book is prescriptive, and offers hope to both Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers by recommending scientifically tested herbs, vitamins and nutraceuticals that can help mitigate or delay the effects of dementia. Finally, the author suggests lifestyle changes that might help a person avoid dementia altogether, commonsense health tips that include steps to prevent heart disease and diabetes, treatment for sleep apnea, maintaining an ideal body weight, and even engaging in a more active social life.
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...a choice pick for health collections focusing on senior issues. (Midwest Book Review )
About the Author
Scott D. Mendelson is currently a consult liaison psychiatrist at the Roseburg VA Medical Center in Roseburg, Oregon. He graduated with honors from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1996, and then completed a four-year residency in psychiatry at the University of Virginia Health Sciences Center in Charlottesville. His work on the link between metabolic disorders such as diabetes and obesity and psychiatric illness has been called "magnificent" by his peers, and the Journal of the American Medical Association called his first book, Metabolic Syndrome and Psychiatric Illness, "brilliant and scholarly." Dr. Mendelson lives in Roseburg, Oregon.
Product Details
Hardcover: 272 pages
Publisher: M. Evans & Company; 1 edition (September 16, 2009)
I was born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1952 but grew up on the "Kansas side" in Prairie Village. I pursued an early admission to the University of Kansas and instead of my senior year of high school, I entered the university. Being a young and foolish child of the 60's, I almost immediately dropped out and hit the road for sunny California. I played guitar in San Francisco and raised Nubian goats in Petaluma. I eventually went back to school and graduated from Sonoma State University in California. I then went to graduate school at The University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where I earned a PhD in the Biopsychology program. My poor father, God love him, never got over his concern that my having a PhD didn't change the fact that I had never received a high school diploma! After I earned my degree I had the great privilege of performing post-doctoral research for three years in one of the most highly regarded research laboratories in the world, Dr. Bruce McEwen's Laboratory of Neuroendocrinology at The Rockefeller University in New York City.
I loved being a research scientist, but I had always wanted to be a doctor. I decided that it was not too late to pursue my lifelong desire. I was accepted into the College of Medicine at The University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana, and at the age of 41 I started medical school. At first I was nervous being surrounded by sharp young minds nearly half my age, but I did well. I graduated with honors and was made a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. I served my residency in Psychiatry at The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, and in my final year I was Chief Resident of Psychiatry. After residency, I accepted a position as Director of Adult Psychiatry at Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg, Oregon. For the last two years I have worked as a consult liaison Psychiatrist at the VA Medical Center in Roseburg.
During my years of scientific research, I published several dozen papers that I am glad to say were well received by the scientific community. In 2007, my first book, "Metabolic Syndrome and Psychiatric Illness: Interactions, Pathophysiology, Assessment and Treatment", was published by the Academic Press, a subsidiary of Elsevier. Whereas that book was written for doctors and scientists, my newest book, "Beyond Alzheimer's: How to Avoid the Modern Epidemic of Dementia", published by M. Evans, is written for the general public.
I met my wife, Melissa, a special education teacher, during my California goat raising days. We have been together for nearly 35 years. We have three children. Ethan is 12 years old. He eats and breathes computers. Our twin girls, Erin and Laurel, are turning 9 years old soon. They are madly in love with horses, karate, and computer games. Lily, our Australian Sheppard, loves romping through the oak-forested hills around our house, and, despite a long association, still maintains an unnatural interest in our koi fish.
I am a Social Worker assisting clients and families affected by dementia. I must say, Beyond Alzheimer's is the best book I have read on this topic. Dr. Mendelson's writing style keeps both the layman and professional in mind. The book provides easy to understand descriptions of the physiology of the brain as we age, causes of dementia, and preventative strategies - including well studied alternative approaches. Beyond Alzheimer's is very well researched, citing the most current data available. It is on the top of my list to recommend to both colleagues and clients.
Like his previous book "Metabolic Syndrome and Psychiatric Illness, Dr. Mendelson's new book BEYOND ALZHEIMERS - how to avoid the modern epidemic of dementia -ventures with great clarity to new conceptualizations of very important health issues. His insights are remarkable and I thoroughly enjoy his writing which I find compelling.
Highly recommended for anyone interested in A) the definitions for Alzheimer's, Dementia and related issues, B) the causes of Dementia, and C) the many ways to help prevent and treat dementia. Great for both caregivers and those touched by dementia, as well as the layperson simply interested in enlightening him/herself about the realities of this crippling problem that is becoming more and more prevalent across the globe.
