Title: Alzheimer's disease and dementia Author: Lee-Khoo, Guan Fong Subject: Politics and Government>>Health Alzheimer's disease--Bibliography Dementia--Bibliography Library resources--Singapore Health and medicine>>Diseases>>Nervous system diseases and mental disorders>>Alzheimer disease Language: English Publisher: National Library Board Singapore, 2005-09-30 File Details: application/pdf Abstract: Dementia is an illness which affects the brain, causing the brain cells to die at a faster rate than normal. It is not normal ageing. As a result, the mental abilities of the person with dementia declines. This leads to failing memory, deterioration of intellectual function and personality changes. There are two main types of dementia : Alzheimer's disease and Multi-infarct dementia. This bibliography lists books on the disease, as well as books for caregivers. All Rights Reserved. National Library Board Singapore 2008.