Alzheimer's Action Plan: The Experts' Guide to the Best Diagnosis and Treatment for Memory Problems (Book) Author: P. Murali Doraiswamy, MD; Lisa P. Gwyther, MSW; Tina Adler The Alzheimer’s Action Plan is a book for anyone dealing with mild memory loss or early Alzheimer disease. Topics covered include: • The importance of early and accurate diagnosis and how to get it • The most (and least) effective medical treatments • Behavioural and emotional changes through the early and middle stages • Access to the latest clinical trials • A brain-healthy lifestyle through diet, exercise and supplements A section of the book is also devoted to answering 40 frequently asked questions about Alzheimer disease. The book includes resources and an index. P. Murali Doraiswamy is head of Duke University’s biological psychiatry division and a senior fellow at Duke’s Center for the Study of Aging. Lisa P. Gwyther is a social worker and associate professor in the Duke University Medical Center department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences. She is also the education director of the Bryan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Duke and the current president of the Gerontological Society of America. Tina Adler is a freelance writer and editor specializing in health and science. Purpose:  Consumer information/support; Health information Geographic Origin:  United States Language of Resource:  English Publisher:  New York: St. Martin's Press Date Published:  2008 Last Reviewed by Women's Health Matters:  July 15, 2008