The Spectrum of Hope, Gayatri Devi, MD
The Spectrum of Hope, Gayatri Devi, MD
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The Spectrum of Hope
An Optimistic and New Approach to Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias

Author: Gayatri Devi, MD

Narrator: Wendy Tremont King

Unabridged: 12 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 11/14/2017

Synopsis

Imagine finding a glimmer of good news in a diagnosis of Alzheimer's. And imagine how that would change the outlook of the five million Americans who suffer from Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, not to mention their families, loved ones, and caretakers. A neurologist who's been specializing in dementia and memory loss for more than twenty years, Dr. Gayatri Devi rewrites the story of Alzheimer's by defining it as a spectrum disorder—like autism, Alzheimer's is a disease that affects different people differently. She encourages people who are worried about memory impairment to seek a diagnosis, because early treatment will enable doctors and caregivers to manage the disease more effectively through drugs and other therapies.

Told through the stories of Dr. Devi's patients, The Spectrum of Hope is the kind of narrative medical writing that is gripping, humanizes the science, and offers equal parts practical advice and wisdom with skillful ease. But beyond the pleasures of great listening, it's a book that offers real hope.

About Gayatri Devi, MD

Gayatri Devi, MD, is the director of the New York Memory and Healthy Aging Services and an attending physician at Lenox Hill Hospital. She is a board certified neurologist, with additional board certifications in pain medicine, psychiatry, and behavioral neurology, and she served on the faculty of New York University's School of Medicine as clinical associate professor of neurology and psychiatry until 2015. She is the author of over fifty publications in peer-reviewed journals on the topic of memory loss, as well as the books Estrogen, Memory and Menopause, What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Alzheimer's Disease, and A Calm Brain. She lives in New York City.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sue on October 26, 2017

When I saw the title of this book, I was immediately drawn to it. I felt the need to find what this doctor has learned, what there is that is cause for optimism in her approach to Alzheimer's and other dementias. What I've learned does give me hope and a measure of optimism. Within the Alzheimer's c......more

Goodreads review by Chris on December 05, 2018

A Very Important Book!!! So wish I had read this a year ago, I could have had some info in hand to be more aggressive in getting my Dad in for evaluation & treatment. Easy to read, do not need any kind of medical background to understand. Highly recommend for anyone concerned for themselves or other......more

Goodreads review by Joy on January 26, 2020

As I support my grandmother with dementia, this book was extremely helpful understanding the disease, effective treatment, and the caregiver’s role. Dr. Devi’s book was a well written explanation of Alzheimers on a spectrum with patient experiences.......more

Goodreads review by Megan on August 31, 2023

"It's more important to know what person the disease has rather than what disease the person has" I loved this. This book has really impacted my life and the outlook I'll have as my parents age and as I age. I've always felt very drawn to older people. I like talking to them, sitting with them, heari......more

Goodreads review by Leyla on February 19, 2018

I was very interested to read this book having had both my parents die from the result of Alzheimer’s, my mother from early onset, my father had Lewy body type. The disease has intrigued me due to both going this way - and wonder if it was hereditary, environmental or medical factor had something to......more

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