The Sheldon Short Guide to Memory Problems

For every person who develops Alzheimer's, there are thought to be at least another eight whose memory problems are severe enough to affect the quality of their lives. If you are struggling with memory problems yourself or are caring for someone who has memory difficulties, this book has been written to help you cope.

Topics include:

why memory might go wrong

why you never forget to ride a bike

how we retrieve information from our long term memory

word finding difficulties or the 'tip of the tongue' phenomena

the role of anxiety, depression and stress in memory problems

diet and exercise

dementia and other neurological damage

myths and misconceptions

when to seek further help