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Aging Parents - Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End

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Book Synopsis: Now in paperback, the cultural and medical history of dementia and Alzheimer's disease by a leading psychiatrist and bioethicist who urges us to turn our focus from cure to care. Despite being a physician and a bioethicist, Tia Powell wasn't prepared to address the challenges she faced when her grandmother, and then her mother, were diagnosed with dementia--not to mention confronting the hard truth that her own odds aren't great. In the U.S., 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day; by the time a person reaches 85, their chances of having dementia approach 50 percent. And the truth is, there is no cure, and none coming soon, despite the perpetual promises by pharmaceutical companies that they are just one more expensive study away from a pill. Dr. Powell's goal is to move the conversation away from an exclusive focus on cure to a genuine appreciation of care--what we can do for those who have dementia, and how to keep life meaningful and even joyful. Reimagining Dementia is a moving combination of medicine and memoir, peeling back the untold history of dementia, from the story of Solomon Fuller, a black doctor whose research at the turn of the twentieth century anticipated important aspects of what we know about dementia today, to what has been gained and lost with the recent bonanza of funding for Alzheimer's at the expense of other forms of the disease. In demystifying dementia, Dr. Powell helps us understand it with clearer eyes, from the point of view of both physician and caregiver. Ultimately, she wants us all to know that dementia is not only about loss--it's also about the preservation of dignity and hope.

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Are you or a loved one facing the challenges of dementia? Don't lose hope. Introducing "Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End," an insightful book by leading psychiatrist and bioethicist, Tia Powell. In this transformative paperback edition, Dr. Powell takes us on a journey through the cultural and medical history of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, urging us to shift our focus from cure to care.

It's a fact that as we age, the likelihood of developing dementia increases. With 10,000 baby boomers reaching 65 every day, the statistics are staggering. By the time someone turns 85, their chances of facing dementia approach 50 percent. Despite the endless promises from pharmaceutical companies, there is still no cure in sight. But that doesn't mean all hope is lost.

Dr. Powell's goal is to change the conversation surrounding dementia. She believes in the power of care, fostering a genuine appreciation for what we can do for those living with dementia. In "Dementia Reimagined," she provides valuable insights into how we can make life meaningful and even joyful for individuals living with this condition.

Through a powerful combination of medicine and memoir, "Dementia Reimagined" illuminates the untold history of dementia. Dr. Powell explores the pivotal work of Solomon Fuller, a remarkable black doctor whose research at the turn of the twentieth century anticipated many aspects of our current understanding of dementia. The book also delves into the repercussions of the recent funding frenzy for Alzheimer's, shedding light on its impact on other forms of the disease.

By demystifying dementia, Dr. Powell enables us to see it with clearer eyes. Drawing from her own experience as a physician and caregiver, she provides valuable insights and practical advice for navigating the challenges of dementia. This book is more than a mere exploration of loss; it's a testament to the preservation of dignity and hope in the face of adversity.

Don't let dementia overshadow your hope and resilience. Discover the possibilities that exist with "Dementia Reimagined: Building a Life of Joy and Dignity from Beginning to End." Purchase your copy today and embark on a journey of understanding and empowerment.

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