Description
MANUAL FOR UNDERSTANDING AND TREATING MEMORY FAILURES
Book Summary
This manual provides a clear and accessible guide to understanding why memory fails, distinguishing between normal forgetfulness and warning signs. Written by a team of specialists, the book answers the most frequently asked questions about age-related memory disorders, cognitive impairment, dementia, and the impact of depression on the ability to remember. A practical and rigorous work, intended for those seeking reliable information and tools to face these situations with knowledge.
What is it about?
The work directly addresses the most common questions about memory failures from the perspective of clinical medicine and mental health. It explains what is normal and what is not in the aging process, describes mild cognitive impairment and dementia, and analyzes how depression can alter memory. It also offers guidance on when and how to seek professional help, as well as guidelines for understanding and treating these problems through a comprehensive and accessible approach for the community.
Main Topics
- Causes and types of memory failures
- Differences between normal and pathological forgetfulness
- Age-related memory disorders
- Cognitive impairment and dementia
- Relationship between depression and memory alterations
- Guidance on seeking professional help
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at older adults or family members who want to understand memory changes, patients concerned about their cognitive health, caregivers, and health professionals or students seeking a clear and practical introduction to these topics from the perspective of community medicine.
What this book provides
- Rigorous and accessible information to distinguish between normal forgetfulness and warning signs.
- Clear answers to the most frequently asked questions about memory and its decline.
- Practical guidance on when and how to seek specialized help.
- Understanding of the link between mental health and memory failures.
- A professional yet approachable focus, intended for the general public.
Technical Specifications
- Author: Fernández, María Cecilia; Finkelsztein, Carlos; Jauregui, José R.; Loo, Andrea; Matusevich, Daniel; Seinh
- Publisher: Ned Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Medicine, mental health, self-help, and memory strengthening
- Collection: Community Medicine
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: April 2014
- Number of pages: 88
- Weight: 115 g
Editorial Assessment
This manual stands out for its practical approach and clear language, ideal for those who need reliable information without excessive technicalities. Being written by a multidisciplinary team, it offers a complete and up-to-date view on memory failures, combining the medical perspective with an understanding of emotional aspects. It is especially useful as an initial approach to the topic for patients, family members, and caregivers.