Tangled Up - Michael Hornberger

The only comprehensive guide to the history and science of Alzheimer’s disease With vivid examples, dementia expert Michael Hornberger takes you on a whistle-stop tour of every aspect of Alzheimer''s disease, from its origins to modern diagnosis and treatment. Professor Hornberger shows how you can protect yourself and your family from developing the disease. His book explains: What causes Alzheimer’s disease Why Alzheimer’s often affects memory first The role of genetics in raising and lowering risk for the disease The chances you will inherit Alzheimer’s from your parents The practical steps you can take to reduce your risk of getting dementia Alzheimer’s disease accounts for around 70% of all people with dementia and its incidence is growing. Prof Hornberger, a neuroscientist who has researched Alzheimer’s for decades, delves into this most common form of dementia by looking at the very first patient, Auguste Deter, who was diagnosed with ‘Alzheimer’s’. Mrs Deter was interviewed by a pioneering German doctor, Alois Alzheimer. She could remember her wedding but not her husband''s name or where they lived. Generally, old memories thrive in most people with Alzheimer''s disease, while newer ones are harder to remember. But, as this guide explains, some lesser-known Alzheimer''s variants, such as Posterior Cortical Atrophy, do not start with memory loss. Prof Hornberger explains the role that inherited genes play in transmitting Alzheimer''s, including the
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