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The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging

Peter V. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H.
Medical Editor

Peter V. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H.

Dr. Rabins has spent his career studying psychiatric disorders in the elderly. Dr. Rabins is co-director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, as well as a professor of psychiatry with a joint appointment in the Department of Internal Medicine and School of Hygiene and Public Health.
His current research includes the development of scales to measure impairment in people with severe dementia and the study of visual hallucinations in a variety of psychiatric and neurological conditions. Along with Nancy L. Mace, he is the coauthor of The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for Persons With Alzheimer's Disease, Related Dementing Illnesses, and Memory Loss in Later Life. (Warner Books, 2001).

MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD

We have assembled a prestigious medical advisory board comprised of faculty members and other researchers at Johns Hopkins to provide you with information that can improve your life.

Marilyn S. Albert, Ph.D.,a Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins, is a distinguished researcher in cognitive changes and early identification of Alzheimer's disease.

Jason Brandt, Ph.D.,is Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Johns Hopkins and Director of the Division of Medical Psychology and Director of the Cortical Function Laboratory at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Brandt is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association and Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology.

Constantine Lyketsos, M.D.,a geriatric psychiatrist, is a Professor of Psychiatry and co-director, Division of Geriatric and Neuropsychiatry Director of the Johns Hopkins Neuropsychiatry and Memory Group and the Comprehensive Alzheimer Program.

Guy McKhann, M.D., is Director of the Zanvyl Krieger Mind/Brain Institute at The Johns Hopkins University and Founding Director of the Department of Neurology at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

Donald L. Price, M.D.,is a professor of Pathology, Neurology, and Neuroscience at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Price's research group at Hopkins was the first to identify the degeneration of neurons in the basal forebrain cholinergic system in cases of Alzheimer's. This eventually led to neurobiological investigations of this brain circuit and ultimately to the development of the cholinesterase inhibiting drugs that are being used to battle the symptoms of Alzheimer's.

Johns Hopkins Medicine stands at the forefront of research and treatment of memory-related disorders.

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It happens to us all. You're in the middle of a conversation about a book when you realize that you can't remember the title or the author's name. You start to introduce your best friend to an acquaintance and suddenly can't remember either name. You find yourself standing in front of the refrigerator wondering exactly why you opened the door.

We KNOW what you're thinking:

    Is it Alzheimer's disease?

    Or another form of dementia?


In your FREE copy of The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging you'll discover the difference between normal memory loss that increases with age, and serious dementia. You'll also learn about the other possible reasons for memory loss which have nothing to do with Alzheimer's disease.

If you're concerned about memory loss and what you can do to preserve your memory well into your senior years, you need reliable, accurate information on age-related memory loss. Where better to turn for the most cutting-edge research on memory loss than Johns Hopkins, ranked #1 of America's Best Hospitals?

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The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging is designed with YOU in mind, to give you a basic overview of the reasons why memory loss often occurs as we age, and what you can do to prevent it.

You will learn the difference between the memory loss commonly associated with aging, and dementia. Your copy of The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging also outlines how some people are able to train their memory to preserve it.

You will also discover some of the more common reasons for memory loss, including depression.

Learn how to distinguish between dementia and depression. Discover more about your treatment options, for safe, effective relief of the symptoms if you do suffer from depression. You'll also learn the steps you can take toward your goal of complete remission of your depression, to improve your overall health and regain your sharp memory.

Alzheimer's disease is certainly a worrying condition for most of us as we age, especially since our average life span is now potentially much higher than ever before. The good news is that new information about Alzheimer's and memory loss is emerging all the time.

For almost a decade, the quarterly Johns Hopkin Memory Bulletin has been bringing you the latest cutting-edge research and findings on memory loss, Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Your free copy of The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging comes from the editors of The Johns Hopkins Memory Bulletin, so you can be sure you're getting the best, most accurate and reliable information, so you can make the most informed choices possible about your health care.

In all of the Johns Hopkins publications, our leading specialists summarize what you need to know about the results of the most important research studies and their outcomes. The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging explains the reasons for age-related memory loss, and the practical steps you can take to prevent it.

Your free copy of The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging provides highlights on the key findings from the latest research, news you can use to preserve your memory well into your later years. You'll get the facts you need in clear, plain English, so you can understand what the latest breakthroughs mean for YOU personally.

Your free copy of The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging also reviews other common reasons why you may be suffering from memory loss. Many older people who fear they might be suffering from dementia are actually suffering from depression, especially those already dealing with physical illness. Yet depression is often underdiagnosed, or misdiagnosed in the over 50 population.

Illness can summon up "blue" feelings, but if loss of interest in your usual activities persists, it's time to see a doctor.

There's no need to be fearful of the stigma of mental illness. Depression is most often the result of a serious chemical imbalance, with a range of suscessful treatment options available. Take your first steps toward understanding your memory loss and depression by sending now for your FREE copy of The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging.

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But there's still more. In The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging you'll also discover the many over-the-counter and prescription drugs which can affect your memory, and in some cases cause memory loss so severe, that you might suspect Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.

The older you get, the more likely it is that you will have to take one or more of these medications. But how can you avoid these unwanted side effects? The key is getting all the information you can about the medications you take, so you can work closely with your doctor to find the treatment regimen that's right for YOU.

Learn how to work with your doctor to preserve your memory, and your overall health. Simply click on the button below for your copy of this FREE Special Report, The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging, and you'll be able to download it in moments.

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Once you enter your email address, you'll receive your FREE copy of The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging, PLUS your introductory email for your registration to your FREE Johns Hopkins Memory Health Alerts.

The Memory Health Alerts—delivered via email at least once a month—are packed with the latest news on Alzheimer's, dementia, and memory loss, including how to preserve your memory for as long as possible.

And how to regain control of your life and manage your self-care better if you've been facing the challenges of memory loss for some time but have not yet sought treatment because you think nothing can be done.

There's so much new in the world of Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia that almost every day, you hear of some new drug, promising treatment, or alternative remedy to try.

All of the Johns Hopkins publications help you sort helpful from hype, fact from fiction: the monthly newsletter Health After 50, the quarterly Johns Hopkins Memory Bulletin, and the annual Johns Hopkins White Paper: Memory.

The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging distills the information from these cutting-edge publications into one clear special report designed with you in mind if you are concerned about memory loss in yourself or a loved one.

Your copy of The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging starts with an introduction to age-related memory loss, and its causes. It gives you specific guidelines as to the difference between less than total recall due to age, and Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

In the second section, The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging discusses the effects of depression upon memory and mental acuity. And what to do if you think you or a loved one is suffering from depression.

You will also get an overview of the latest information on the most effective treatments for depression. Did you know that at least half of all participants got relief from their depression with the first antidepressant they tried?

Depression is a serious medical disorder on a par with high blood pressure or heart disease. There is NO reason to suffer in the hope you will "snap out of it." Your FREE Special Report The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging tells you all this and more.

Your FREE Special Report will also explain clearly how some over-the-counter and different classes of prescription medications carry the unwanted side effect of interfering with your memory, and what you can do to counteract this.

Section Three of The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging, titled "Eight Ways to Protect Your Memory" outlines simple, everyday steps you can take to preserve your memory.

It's your comprehensive guide to what you need to know about memory loss and aging, and best of all, it's completely FREE. Type in your email address in the box below, and download your copy in minutes.

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Age-related memory loss can be a challenge, but educating yourself through The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging will provide you with practical advice and peace of mind. As you age, you need to stay informed about the latest breakthroughs in preventing memory loss, in order to make the best choices for your treatment.

The most important thing is acting upon the best knowledge and information about what is safe and sensible for both short- and long-term relief of your memory loss. The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging provides a variety of strategies which you can use alone, or in conjunction with one another, to maintain optimal health and wellness despite the effects of aging upon your memory.

In the "Eight Ways to Protect Your Memory" section of this special report, Hopkins' experts make their recommendations on how to preserve your cognitive function on the basis of the published results of scientifically-conducted clinical trials, not on the latest marketing ploy or fad.

The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging is authored by leading doctors and scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine, so you know this is information you can trust, news you can use in your quest to maintain your sharp memory and cognitive function.

This invaluable FREE Special Report is packed with practical, easy-to-understand suggestions that will help you make the right choices about your medications, in conjunction with your doctor.

Download your free copy of The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging right now, and you'll be able to start acting immediately on what you learn. You'll get the answers to many of your questions about the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, to prevent loss of cognitive function with age.

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Nobody has done more to research and combat Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia depression than the doctors and scientists at Johns Hopkins. Years of research have revealed new theories as to the causes of Alzheimer's disease, in order to develop new medications and new treatments, to help preserve cognitive function for as long as possible despite our age.

The Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging is Johns Hopkins' way of reaching as many people as we can with the kind of cutting-edge information you need to make the right choices about how to preserve your memory well into your later years. Or what to do if you suspect a loved one might be suffering from memory loss, depression, or perhaps even dementia.

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Because you're reading this, it's probably safe to assume that you or someone you care about isn't feeling or acting quite the same. Perhaps they're more forgetful than usual? Millions of Americans have the same health concerns, especially since we're living longer than ever before.

You, however, stand out from the vast majority because you're actively seeking answers and making a serious effort to learn as much as you can about age-related memory loss in order to try to prevent any mental decline. Or to be an effective caregiver for a loved one.

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It's true, you can take steps now to prevent memory loss and retain your razor-sharp mind. The most important tool in conquering memory loss as we age is practical, reliable information from a trusted source that you can apply immediately in your daily life. You need facts, not fads, in your quest to preserve your memory. We're pleased that you've chosen to avail yourself of the cutting-edge information only Johns Hopkins Medicine can provide, and we wish you the best of luck in your efforts to achieve the best mental health possible.

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We hope you find your free copy of Johns Hopkins Guide to Memory Loss and Aging useful for you and your loved ones, and that you enjoy your registration to your free Memory Health Alerts.

Sincerely,

Dr. Peter V. Rabins
Co-director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry
and Neuropsychiatry, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Professor of Psychiatry, the Department of Internal Medicine
and the Bloomberg School of Public Health

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