Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory

As you age, you may find yourself worrying about your memory. Where did I put those car keys? What time was my appointment? What was her name again? With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory
loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor.

Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory addresses these key concerns and more, such as...

- What are the signs that suggest your memory problems are more than just part of normal aging?
- Is it normal to have concerns about your memory?
- What are the markers of mild cognitive impairment, dementia, Alzheimer's, and other neurodegenerative diseases?
- How should you convey your memory concerns to your doctor?
- What can your doctor do to evaluate your memory?
- Which healthcare professional(s) should you see?
- What medicines, alternative therapies, diets, and exercises are available to improve your memory?
- Can crossword puzzles, computer brain-training games, memory aids, and strategies help strengthen your memory?
- What other resources are available when dealing with memory loss?

Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory is written in an easy-to-read yet comprehensive style, featuring clinical vignettes and character-based stories that provide real-life examples of how to successfully manage age-related memory loss.

"As you age, you may find yourself worrying about your memory. Where did I put those car keys? What time was my appointment? What was her name again? With more than 41 million Americans over the age of 65 in the United States, the question becomes how much (or, perhaps, what type) of memory loss is to be expected as one gets older and what should trigger a visit to the doctor. Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory addresses these key concerns and more"--

"Drs. Andrew Budson and Maureen O'Connor use real-life examples to instruct readers on how to understand the differences between signs of normal aging versus indicators of potentially more-serious signs of diminished capacity. This easy-to-read book is suitable for anyone who is concerned about
their own memory or the memory of a loved one." -- WTOP

"Dr. Andrew Budson and Dr. Maureen O'Connors book [...] ushers in much needed brilliance, illuminating a path through what can be a dark and disconcerting sense of the unknown. [...] This book provides an excellent overview for those experiencing memory problems in old age. It provides sound advice
and direction for cognitive assessment at the hands of a qualified clinical neuropsychologist working closely alongside a behavioral neurologist or physician with expertise in memory disorders. Soon after finishing this book, I thought about asking my postdoctoral fellow to read it. That is arguably
one of the highest indications of its worth that I could give." -- S. Duke Han, PhD, ABPP-CN, Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology

"Memory concerns are common and addressing them in practical terms is rare. Andrew Budson and Maureen O'Connor take on this challenge in Seven Steps to Managing Your Memory, providing understandable real-world advice about how to know if memory is normal or abnormal and how to understand what
memory impairment means. The advice is practical, comprehensible, and valuable - don't forget this book." -- Jeffrey Cummings, MD, ScD, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Las Vegas, NV

"This book provides a comprehensive review of how the brain stores memories, the causes of memory disorders and how these disorders should be evaluated, treated and managed. This book is so clearly written that it provides valuable information and practical advice for people with memory disorders,
their families and health-care professionals." -- Kenneth M. Heilman, MD, Department of Neurology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL

"The book combines scientific data from the research literature, clinical knowledge, and their extensive experience to offer a helpful, practical guide to managing concerns that older people may have when their memories start to falter." -- Martin L. Albert, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology, Boston
University School of Medicine, Boston, MA

"This thoughtful book offers insight into how the mind works and provides answers to fears about 'losing our memory'. Through a series of vignettes, the authors help sort fact from fiction and, by the end of the book, the reader will be comforted to learn that being unable to find the keys for the
tenth time in a week is likely the result of an overtaxed mind rather than something more serious. In this world of media bombardment and multitasking, here is a book that provides just the reassurance we need. A 'must read' for everyone over the age of 40. Just don't forget to buy it!" -- Cecilia
McVey, RN, MHA, Certified in Nursing Administration, Boston, MA

"An informative and accessible discussion of memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and other mental-health concerns. This primer will be useful to middle-aged and elderly readers, caregivers, family members, healthcare professionals, and others striving to understand the aging brain or find
concrete ways to enhance brain health." - --Publishers Weekly

"Understanding how memory works, and how well it works, is key to understanding yourself. For this this reason, Seven Steps To Managing Your Memory is recommended reading for everyone." -- The Electric Review

"Overall, I would highly recommend the book as a valuable resource for patients and families. I found it to be clear, accessible, generally accurate reading. I will gladly recommend the book to my patients and their families, and I would encourage other neurologists to do the same." -- Cognitive and
Behavioral Neurology

"An excellent overview for those experiencing memory problems in old age." -- Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology