The “brain neuronal dual nutrition” theory holds that Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is not an inevitable consequence of aging, but is caused by a variety of complex factors that can be prevented or delayed by taking a variety of active and comprehensive preventive measures. The development of AD is not only a medical problem, but also a sociological one. The occurrence of AD not only has its biological basis, but also has important social factors. The nerve cells of the brain are different from other cells in the human body. In addition to the various kinds of material nutrients needed by ordinary cells, brain nerve cells also need sufficient “social information” nutrition.
Components of the Book:
- Contents
- Preface. Theory on Prevention of Dementia
- Chapter 1. Epidemiology of Dementia in Older Adults
- Chapter 2. Risk Factors of Dementia in Older Adults
- Chapter 3. Treatment of Dementia in Older Adults
- Chapter 4. Early Intervention of Dementia in Older Adults
- Chapter 5. Prevention of Dementia in Older Adults
- Appendix. Related Mental Health Scales
Readership:
Readers who are interested in Dementia
Yong Xu
Director of The Centre of Health Development Research, Soochow University, and the member of Chinese Preventive Medicine Association and the member of Chinese Alzheimer's Disease Association. He has been teaching as Professor in School of Public Health, Soochow University since 1997.
Lu Lin
She has been a researcher at the First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University and a lecturer in School of Nursing, Medical College of Soochow University since 2007. With a PhD in Nursing, her research interest includes non-pharmacological interventions for older adults with mild cognitive impairment and humanistic nursing care.