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"Louie what?" John's dad, Pete, was already diagnosed with Parkinson's disease when he began to have some very strange experiences, not least of which was the little red-haired girl who followed him around the house. Eventually diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), his hallucinations...

§　這是一本讓孩子提早認識「失智症」的繪本　§ 這位新同學好不一樣！ 「她的背比一般同學還要駝、眼睛比一般同學還要瞇， 頭髮比一般同學還要白，皺紋還比許老師多！」 　　我們都叫許老師「晴男」，最近許老師常請假，聽說是家裡出了些問題；有天，許老師說要介紹一位新同學給我們……這位新同學是我們的第二十一位同學，而且她……非常「不一樣」！ 　　從《第21個學生》體會同理不同、感受家人失去記憶而帶來的不便、懂得珍惜與至親相處的每分每秒…… -- 高雄市市長　陳菊、高雄市文化局長　尹立 台灣失智症協會秘書長　湯麗玉、 圖文暨設計創作者　Croter 還有還有……陳滿足的同學們　溫暖推薦 -- 　　「一本難得的書。我發現「宣導」失智症有關的正確觀念是最重要的！許多困境源自不了解或一知半解，導致延遲就醫、誤會、衝突、排斥、意外事件，甚至家庭的悲劇。」 台灣失智症協會秘書長　湯麗玉 「很多難題的解法通常是愛。」 圖文暨設計創作者　Croter 來自陳滿足同學的感心推薦 「我希望阿嬤能早日恢復健康出院，我知道『阿茲海默症』是一種不會好的病，但還是希望陳滿足也能身體健康，一直快快樂樂地當我們的同學，就算一直叫許老師爸爸也沒關係。」 《聯合文學》雜誌總編輯　王聰威 「我想，如果我是這故事裡的孩子之一，我會扮演類似櫻桃小丸子裡的野口那樣平時沉默、觀察力卻很敏銳的角色，最後就像是童話故事《國王的新衣》的孩子一樣，說出一句關鍵的話戳破大人世界的假象，讓那些大人們感到羞愧而無地自容。」 導演　楊力州 「而陳滿足...

What is the Big C and why is everyone is afraid of it? This educational resource will explain what cancer is and what it is not. The information may not be as comprehensive as doctors would explain it, but it includes all the essential and interesting facts about the disease. The addition of images will only make this book a much more interesting read. Grab a copy now.

In most countries, primary prevention programmes against the HIV / AIDS epidemic have been implemented. Broadly speaking, three levels of intervention can be identified: - national campaigns directed to the general population; most of them are multi phase campaigns aimed at providing information about...

As the world’s population expands, so too does the risk of communicable disease and global pandemics. Consequently, healthcare has assumed a greater centrality in the public consciousness both in the United States and around the world. With various national and international organizations dedicated...

"I read this book... it worked. My autoimmune disease is gone and I'm 37 pounds lighter in my pleather." --Kelly Clarkson Most of us have heard of gluten—a protein found in wheat that causes widespread inflammation in the body. Americans spend billions of dollars on gluten-free diets in an...

From the author of the much-loved memoir Cottage for Sale, Must Be Moved comes an engaging and inspiring account of a daughter who must face her mother’s premature decline.   In Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words, Kate Whouleystrips away the romantic veneer of mother-daughter love to bare...

**“A powerful portrait of Alzheimer’s…marked by strong emotions and often bleak honesty.” —The Washington Post “The vulnerability, courage, and honesty in Before I Forget are heart-opening. Fear can be paralyzing…yet B. and Dan beautifully demonstrate that there is a different...

Combat silent inflammation -- the most serious health threat you never heard of Heart disease is the #1 killer of Americans. Cancer is the #1 fear of Americans. Dementia is the #1 concern of Americans. What do these devastating illnesses have in common? All three have been linked to...

A candid, provocative, and moving account of one of America’s fastest-growing health issues If you or someone you love has diabetes, you are not alone — more than twenty million Americans now live with the disease. In Cheating Destiny, the best-selling author James S. Hirsch offers an incisive,...

Includes a sneak peek of Undoctored—the new book from Dr. Davis! In this #1 New York Times bestseller, a renowned cardiologist explains how eliminating wheat from our diets can prevent fat storage, shrink unsightly bulges, and reverse myriad health problems. Every day, over 200 million...

The kidneys are essential organs that filter up to 47.56 gallons of blood on a daily basis, getting rid of waste and excess fluid. If your kidneys get compromised, several other dependent organs can become affected. Keeping the kidney healthy is essential to your body's general well being, good health...

The Nemechek Protocol™ is now available in Spanish (Kindle and Print) and Hindi (Kindle only) languages. French, Portuguese and Arabic versions are soon to be released. The Nemechek Protocol™ for Autism and Developmental Delay is the most scientific and refined approach to reversing the...

From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Autoimmune Solution, a comprehensive, accessible overview of thyroid problems that will help you learn to identify the warning signs and finally take back your health. Are you exhausted all the time, plagued by brain fog, and unable to lose...