Geared for the general reader， as well as informative for professionals who may be caring for dementia patients， this book is a rare inside look into early-stage Alzheimer's disease from the perspective of a neurologist challenged with his own diagnosis of Alzheimer's。 Self-diagnosed in the earliest stage before his symptoms were significant enough to register on any cognitive testing method commonly used for assessing impairment， the author has pursued options for contributing to Alzheimer's re Geared for the general reader， as well as informative for professionals who may be caring for dementia patients， this book is a rare inside look into early-stage Alzheimer's disease from the perspective of a neurologist challenged with his own diagnosis of Alzheimer's。 Self-diagnosed in the earliest stage before his symptoms were significant enough to register on any cognitive testing method commonly used for assessing impairment， the author has pursued options for contributing to Alzheimer's research and education as well as strategies for slowing the progression of his disease， which will be inspiring and helpful in a practical way for anyone who is affected or knows someone with Alzheimer's。 。。。more