If you or a loved one is experiencing Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, this quick reference guide will help you understand what the features of such conditions are and how you can help the patient, yourself and your family in various situations. The authors of the book are leading experts on dementia: psychiatrist James Warner, who has specialized in mental disorders in the elderly for many years, and Dr. Nori Graham, former chairman of Alzheimer's Society and Alzheimer's Disease International, who inspired many to study this ailment and work with patients. This concise guide describes the main symptoms of the disease, methods of treatment, and provides recommendations for care. The reference book is provided with valuable notes, which contain information relevant to Russian realities.