This is one of the few books that focus on the early stages of AD.  Part one pretty much explores how AD begins, its causes and early symptoms.  The Part 2 gives practical advice about caring for the loved one with the disease, and Part 3 provides tips for caring for the caregiver. The book is well written, and Mr. Kuhn is extremely knowledgeable about AD in seemingly every stage, and in this book the early stages in particular.

Robert Friedland, MD, neurologist, laboratory of neurogeriatrics, department of neurology at the University Hospitals of Cleveland reportrs that the risk of Alzheimer's is sharply reduced by exercise.  This includes both mental and physical. A seven-year study of 2,000 Americans over 65 found that those who engaged in higher levels of walking, other physical exercise, reading, even just frequent chatting with friends...reduced their risk of Alzheimer's by 38%.