The Myth of Alzheimer's [Audio CD]

Whitehouse M.d. (Author), Peter J. ph.d (Author), Danny George (Author), Julie M. Fenster (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 8, 2008

A leading gerontologist presents his provocative approach to aging and senility, calling for a relabeling of age associated cognitive challenges.

In a call to arms to re-evaluate the way we think about and deal with Alzheimer's disease, the author states that the current view of Alzheimer's as a virtual death sentence obscures the potential for vitality and wisdom that still exists in the graying years.

The Alzheimer's label too often generates fear, paranoia, and anxiety. By taking a closer look at what Alzheimer's is and isn't, he can offer hope to families as well as to the individuals themselves who suffer from a decline in their cognitive abilities. He presents a new approach to the treatment of brain aging, using examples from his own practice as well as from around the world, and provides practical advice for getting the best level of care.

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About the Author

PETER J. WHITEHOUSE, M.D., Ph.D., is the director of integrative studies in the Department of Neurology at Case Western Reserve University and is the founding director of the University Memory and Aging Center at Case. He is a clinician at ElderHealth Center at University Hospital of Cleveland.

DANNY GEORGE works at the Memory and Aging Center in Cleveland, Ohio, and is currently pursuing a master of science degree in medical anthropology at Oxford University in England.

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Publisher: Blackstone Audio Inc.; Unabridged edition (January 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1433204177
• ISBN-13: 978-1433204173
• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,206,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Provocative title but this disease is not a myth, October 1, 2010

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This review is from: The Myth of Alzheimer's (Audio CD)

In a culture that still stigmatizes people with Alzheimer's and other dementia diseases, I am disappointed that the author chose to undermine the advocacy and care work of people with Alzheimer's and their families and caregivers by casting doubt on the existence of this horrible disease. Alzheimer's is not just "brain aging" any more than blindness is "eye aging." We do not stop looking for disease modifying treatments just because diseases are complex, hard to understand, or common in the elderly. It is curious that the author casts such aspersions on the very organizations that have helped to build his career and promote the support and care of so many families. If his aim was to make a case for better care and support as he claims--rather than simply generate controversy and a new revenue stream-- perhaps he would have chosen a less incendiary title.