James Lake

Alternative Treatments of Dementia and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) James Lake

This book is offered as a practical resource on safe, effective and affordable alternative treatments of dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). If you-or someone you are caring for-are struggling with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, and you are taking a medication that isn't helping, experiencing adverse effects, or you simply can't afford to continue taking a medication that is working this book provides valuable information about non-medication alternatives that will help lessen the severity of your cognitive problems using herbals and other natural supplements, meditation and mind-body practices, and energy therapies. This book is written to give you the maximum amount of information in the least amount of time. From the contents you can instantly navigate to sections that will help you: -Understand dementia and mild cognitive impairment (MCI) better-Take inventory of your symptoms-Identify treatments that make sense for you based on the research evidence-Learn about alternative treatments of MCI and dementia -Develop a customized treatment plan that is right for you-Re-evaluate your treatment plan and make changes if your initial plan doesn't workIf you are a mental health professional this book provides concise, jargon-free summaries of non-medication treatments you can use when advising clients about safe, effective treatments of MCI and dementia. An appendix with links to valuable internet resources is included to help you find quality brands of natural supplements and important safety information. This book is part of a series on alternative treatments of mental health problems. Other books in the series cover: -Alcohol and drug abuse-Anxiety-Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)-Bipolar disorder-Depression-Insomnia -Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-Schizophrenia